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Manitobah: Making Mukluks, Building a Legacy

Written by Mike Goodenow Weber
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Thousands of years ago, Inuit, Yupik, and other Native peoples inhabiting what is now Canada had to make it through some of the coldest winters on Earth.  So they invented a winter boot called a mukluk.

In 1997, when he … Continue reading →


Gear Review: Oboz Bridger BDry

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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Oboz's Bridger BDry

I tend to choose footwear that goes to extremes when hiking. Sometimes I’ll wear my heavy, all-leather boots, at others just a pair of sandals or trail runners so that my feet feel light. When I first tried on a … Continue reading →


Socking Stuffer: The Gift of Point6 Socks

Written by Stephanie Nitsch
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In my family, receiving a new pair of socks was a telltale sign of Christmas traditions. They would vary from year to year: ski socks, wool socks, fleece socks, ridiculous holiday themed socks. Whatever they were, they’d always be a … Continue reading →


Hi-Tec’s OG Hikers Make the Winter Cut

Written by Stephanie Nitsch
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In a sea of beige-colored hiking boots, Hi-Tec has set out to bring some flavor to the trails with the Sierra Lite Originals. Inspired by the brand’s first boot in 1978, the Sierra Lite Originals are a throwback to a … Continue reading →


Gear Review: Keen Revel Winter Hiking Boots

Written by Stephanie Nitsch
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A common rule of outdoor adventure is to break in your equipment before you hit the trail. And understandably. One of the fastest ways to kill your buzz is to suffer through ill-fitting gear after setting off from the trailhead … Continue reading →