Dare I utter the words? A winter boot made by Chaco? The Belyn Baa winter boots are part of Chaco’s new winter collection that has just been released to retailers this fall. You no longer have to wear socks with your sandals – you can buy enclosed Chaco shoes for all-year-long comfort. This seems like…
Author: Callista Pearson
Acorn, Baffin, Bear Paw, and Rockport shoes at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
If it’s one thing a girl loves…its shoes. So imagine how much I love walking around the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011, and looking at shoes that are not only functional but fashionable. I swung by the Acorn, Baffin, Bear Paw and Rockport booths to see what was new to the market. At the Acorn…
Agion Active and 3M – smell better and be seen outdoors
What’s worse, being stinky or not being seen? Both, if you were to ask the scientists at Agion Active and 3M. At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011 these two companies caught my eye because having taken up running in the past few years, certain clothing characteristics have become important to me. Agion Active is a…
Get wet with SeaLife and follow the kids with GeoPalz
If only my great grandparents could see the technology available today thanks to companies like SeaLife and GeoPalz. Both were at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011 for the first time and each was a hit. SeaLife offers rugged cameras meant for underwater use. The one most people are likely to buy is small, packable, and…
Fun for adults at Bondi Band and GoPicnic at the 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Even for a Salt Lake local, finding the Pavillion at the 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market was tricky. But once I was there I had tons of fun meeting with a couple of the businesses in it. Bondi Band (one of my favorite headwear products ever) and GoPicnic, who makes tasty prepackaged meal for adults….
Dote on your dog with D-Fa Dog, EzyDog, and PeakWaggers at Summer Outdoor Retailer
Any dog owner attending Summer Outdoor Retailer could quickly see it was dog friendly. The pet product market is growing in response to this general feeling that dogs aren’t just dogs; for many of us they are our children and they go everywhere with us. Which is why I wanted to look at some standout…
Osprey Verve 10 Hydration Pack review
The most comfortable hydration backpack to date: the Osprey Verve 10 Hydration Pack. It’s made specifically for women and benefits the Breast Cancer Fund so what’s not to love? Riding down bumpy trails, with the Verve 10 strapped to my back, there was no wiggle or jiggle I’ve become accustomed to with hydration packs. In…
Ride your bike to the Utah Arts Festival
The weather is gorgeous and it’s time to get out and have fun in downtown Salt Lake City at the Utah Arts Festival. This is the 35th Anniversary of the show, and it gets bigger and better every year. If you’re heading downtown, ditch the car and grab the bike. The eARTH Team and Bike…
Tips for first time Ragnar Wasatch Back runners
It’s almost time for the Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back. And if you’re a newbie to the race your stomach is turning in knots. You may be wondering what to bring, how it all will fall into place, and if you’ll be standing after that third leg. Let me try to calm some of your worries….
Darn Tough Vermont with Coolmax running socks review
When buying running gear, socks don’t usually rate very high on my shopping list. But as my feet have gotten older, along with the rest of my body, I’m starting to realize that my precious tootsies like to be pampered. The Darn Tough Vermont no show mesh running sock fits in that category. My feet…