Barefoot running is all the rage right now, but I know that it isn’t for me. Thankfully, GoLite Footwear is reaching out to runners with minimalist shoes that still offer enough support and protection to ward off those unwanted foot injuries. The Spring Lite by GoLite is a trail runner also meant for hard pack…
Author: Callista Pearson
Bear cubs get their closeup in the Uinta Mountains
The morning began with butterflies in my stomach. It was an adventure, and opportunity of a lifetime. I had a chance to go into the backcountry with a group from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and find a black bear den with a momma and cubs. It’s amazing how brave I can be amongst…
Supercollar retractable leash collar review
Ready. Set. Grab the Supercollar! This revolutionary dog collar and retractable leash is a great addition to the dog accessory market. For the past month Lucy, my german short hair pointer/blue heeler mix, has been putting the Supercollar to the test. I’m not going to lie, I thought this leash would snap as soon as…
Terra Plana and Lee Saxby at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
The highlight of the Outdoor Retailer Winter Show was the Terra Plana booth where I met running coach, Lee Saxby. Saxby is considered to be one of the best in his field, and a leader of applied science in barefoot running. Chris McDouggall, bestelling author of, “Born to Run”, calls Saxby “the worlds best running…
It’s a collar… no, it’s a leash! Supercollar at Outdoor Retailer
It’s a collar, it’s a leash, it’s a Supercollar. New this year at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market was the Supercollar team with their one of a kind dog collar. To show off the collar, the team borrowed a dog from No More Homeless Pets, and had a volunteer walk him around the show (hopefully he…
Alpacas of Montana made people warm and fuzzy at Outdoor Retailer
The furry faces of Ellie May and Peggy Sue, baby alpacas from Montana, made their debut at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market. Their owners, James and Sarah Budd, were also at the show for the first time with their company, Alpacas of Montana. The Budds have over 150 alpacas at their ranch in Bozeman,…
Darn Tough Vermont is darned seamless at Outdoor Retailer
It’s a promise made by few, but Darn Tough Vermont guarantees their socks for life. Plus, the guys at the Darn Tough Vermont booth at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market were some of the most darn nice people at the whole darn show. The entire sock making process is done all on site in…
GoLite shoes go BareTech at Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market
GoLite is going BareTech. Rather than endorsing completely barefoot running, GoLite is meeting the audience half way. They’re offering a stripped down running shoe with a zero drop heel and enough protection to keep your feet safe, and they showed them off at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market. They’ve turned tradition shoes inside out,…
lilypond Evening Star backpack review
The Evening Star. Normally it’s out there in the darkening sky – cool, beautiful, and out of reach. Fortunately for women, lilypond has put out its own sparkling, Evening Star backpack. This womens specific pack is easy on the eyes, durable, and fits like a glove. While hiking through the Wasatch Mountains, on a roadtrip…
Nature’s Coffee Kettle review
Coffee is available in all forms; ground, instant and various flavors. But sometimes it’s the packaging that wins. Nature’s Coffee Kettle comes in a bag that looks like the dehydrated backpacking meals. On my first non-car camping trip, it won a spot in my overstuffed pack. When I awoke to a chilly Uinta Mountain morning,…