The leaders’ gold and silver medals rested on the side of the awards table unperturbed. “Fast Eddie” Rousseau, pacing the lead on a February day, was on mile 70 of the 2019 USA Track & Field (USATF) 100-Mile Nationals in … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gear Reviews
Paxis Twin Lakes Backpack Review: For The Snowshoeing Photographer
Have you ever been repeatedly frustrated with having to put down your pack to access gear? The Paxis Twin Lakes backpack has a remedy for that problem.
The Paxis pack comes with a hinged and padded shuttle pod attached to … Continue reading
Start ‘em Young! Snowshoes for Kids Two-to-Teens
Now is the time! Acquaint your youngsters—in my case, grandkids—to the fun and wonderment of snowshoeing on beds of freshly fallen flakes. We’ve compared snowshoes for youth of all ages so you can equip your kids with the proper size … Continue reading
Bussing the Excuse Tray: Wilderness Athlete’s Wild C8 MCT Powder
With one fell swoop of an arm, clear your personal Excuse Tray with Wilderness Athlete’s Wild C8 MCT Powder. Destroy that carrier of alibis you hold so dear. Obliterate the pretense why today you just can’t–woe is me–make the … Continue reading
Kahtoola NAVAgaiter Review: A Gaiter For Any Terrain
When I first began snowshoeing, I didn’t think gaiters were necessary. I thought that perhaps they could be useful, but not something I would go, say, 30 minutes out of my way to obtain. After a few wet sock incidents, … Continue reading
5 Knives that Make a Staunch Companion During Your Snowshoeing Escapades
Snowshoeing is definitely an exciting exercise, as it offers you a lot of opportunities to enjoy nature in its purest form. It also provides adventure lovers across the globe with ample opportunities to spend some quality time out in the … Continue reading
Snowshoeing Dress Code – What Clothing To Wear
Snowshoeing is one of the most popular winter activities for fitness and recreation that a lot of people tend to enjoy, and it’s not without its fair share of history. However, before you embark on your winter adventure of … Continue reading
Stay Warm and Dry On the Move with the Lightweight Lifaloft Insulator Jacket by Helly Hansen
Call me seriously impressed with a new offering by Helly Hansen.
For about the last month, I’ve been trying out the Lifaloft Insulator Jacket, and it’s been a bit of a revelation.
This jacket is amazingly light and thin, … Continue reading
Deep Snow Specialist: Review of the Gold 10 by Crescent Moon
The Gold 10 snowshoes by Crescent Moon are made both for walking on-trail and off, in shallow or deep snow. For our Gold 10 review, they were tested in both of these conditions. If you want to make your own … Continue reading
Sunrise Hiking Mount Quandary in Colorado with MSR’s New DynaLock Explore Backcountry Poles
The conversation started with something like “We’ll leave at midnight, make it to the trail head by 3am, and reach the summit for sunrise.”
My response: “Sounds crazy, lets do it.”
That’s how my experience of hiking Mount Quandary started, … Continue reading
Helly Hansen V3 Slipon Boots: A Great Option for Light Recreational Snowshoeing
Helly Hansen has not “slipped” at all with its Garibaldi V3 Slipon boots.
These lightweight slip-on boots are some of the handiest, most comfortable footwear you can find for a variety of purposes.
I’ve been intrigued in recent years with … Continue reading
Explore the World with the Tubbs Xplore Snowshoe
The world is a snow-blanketed paradise that is just waiting to be explored. Well, the Tubbs Xplore Snowshoe is just the equipment you need to embark on a snowy adventure of your dreams.
Perfect for all those who want to … Continue reading
Follow us for the latest news!