Gear Review: Bottle Bright (Cleans Water Bottles, Travel Mugs and Other Hard-To-Clean Drinking Vessels)

Any list of the most irritating things in life has to include trying to wash out your favorite water bottle when it starts to get stinky – and they all do, sooner or later.

My favorite trick has been to … Continue reading

Gear Review: The Trapper Hat by Screamer

A good winter hat should be at least treasured, and these just might turn you into a Screamer.

Hats, I have to admit, are a source of eternal frustration to me in the winter. I like my ears covered, and … Continue reading

My Favorite New Toy – R8 Massage Roller

Everyone has a wish list. More specifically, all athletes have a wish list of desirable new athletic gear (aka adult toys). Whether it’s flashy new skis, a comfortable waterproof (and breathable, of course) jacket, a lighter pair of racing snowshoes, … Continue reading

Ambler Toques and Heat Beanies: Fashion-forward, Smart Accessories

Keeping your noggin warm is one of the first things outdoor adventurists learn to do, no matter where they call home.  The old wives’ tale regarding heat escaping from the top of your body, whether a scientific fact or not, … Continue reading

STABILicers Help Prevent Slips, Falls on Icy Terrain

STABILicers can literally save your behind, if you take the time to put them on. Last winter, the following scenario would NOT have played out had I taken 30 seconds to slip my STABILicers over my dress shoes.

I looked … Continue reading

Combined Gear Review: RailRiders Winter Weatherpants & Bison Designs Last Chance Heavy Duty Belt

RailRiders Winter Weatherpants

Winter in southern New England is typically cold and blustery rather than truly frigid. Breaking trail through a foot of early winter powder quickly overwhelms the breathability of trousers with a waterproof/breathable layer (such as Gore-Tex) and … Continue reading

SPIbelt – Not Your Dad’s Fanny Pack

I have to be honest for a second: I hate running. OK, hate is a strong word, dislike is maybe more accurate. As a triathlete, running makes up a big part of my training and races. So come to think … Continue reading

Hydro Flasks for the Cold, the Hot, and the Snuggly

I have a history with the Hydro Flask lineup of double wall vacuum insulated reusable water bottles. They’ve been there for me through the thick and thin of every snowshoe outing, every summer hike, and every camping trip. My love … Continue reading

I Scream You Scream – Screamer Hats

We all scream for practical, functional, colorful winter head fashion no matter what part of the world we play in. From the Swiss Alps to Mongolia and even Uzbekistan – cold countries across the map rely on Screamer Hats for … Continue reading

Running in Style – Pearl Izumi Women’s Apparel Review

You can sum up all my running clothes with one word – black. It’s not that I’ve actively tried to coordinate all my running clothes on the dark side; it’s just that I didn’t want to deal with matching all … Continue reading

LifeProof Your Phone Against Life’s Little Accidents

As much as I hate to admit it, my phone is my lifeline to the outside world. Phone numbers, emails, contact info, photos… We all depend so much on these fragile little computers, that if/when they break, we kick ourselves … Continue reading

SeasonFive Arm Sleeves Provide Optional Warmth

Colorado winters can be tricky to navigate when it comes to preparing your gear.  There are brutally cold days while others are warm and balmy.  Then there are the kinds of days that start off with not even a cloud … Continue reading