Born on the slopes of Tahoe in 2002, Academy Snowboards have been making a nice name for themselves lately. I have seen more of their decks in the past few years than ever before, and I finally got the chance to ride one for myself. Academy claims that the Propacamba is a “priced right ollie…
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2019 Holiday Gift Guide for outdoorsy folks
It’s that time of year to start Christmas shopping for friends and family who love to recreate in the outdoors (really we are the easiest to shop for.) From boots, to jackets, tech pants and even coffee, you can’t go wrong with the 2019 holiday gift guide featured below. KLYMIT DRIFT CAMPING PILLOW New from…
Kuju Coffee Single-Serve Pour Over Review
If you’re like me, then you need to have your morning coffee before setting out on an outdoor adventure. But making the perfect, delicious, roasted cup is a bit difficult when outdoors or on-the-go. Enter the Kuju Coffee single-serve pour over packs. When out backpacking or even car camping, I defaulted to instant coffee packs,…
Tecnica Plasma GTX review
Custom molding is a term most associated with ski boots. But Tecnica is taking that same concept and applying it to hiking boots. They call it C.A.S. Technology, and they’ve applied it to their Plasma GTX low hikers. I got to test out a pair this fall after getting them custom molded to my feet….
Bushka’s Kitchen Freeze Dried Meal review
Eating good in the backcountry can present a bit of a challenge. Prepping meals at home gaurantees that they will be delicious, but dehydrating and prepping can take a lot of time. Plus, those meals are always a bit more difficult to prepare in camp. Freeze dried meals are my go-to choice for camping dinners,…
Father’s Day gift ideas for outdoorsy dads
Father’s Day gifts can be downright boring. The cliché present is a tie, or maybe a new power drill. But outdoorsy dads are a different breed. All we want is new gear to play with. So here are some outdoor Father’s Day gift ideas that fit the bill. Top Father’s Day Picks Leatherman Signal The…
U of U students invent the perfect treeless hammock
Hammocks sure are awesome in the outdoors, amirite? The problem is that to set one up you need trees, and they have to be perfectly spaced. That’s a problem for anyone who wants to use a hammock while camping in Utah’s southern desert. Well some University of Utah students have invented what they call a…
Mission Workshop Magnus Kangaroo hoodie review
When it comes to clothing it’s tough to beat a hoodie for anytime wearability. Well, except maybe out on the trail. The problem with hooded sweatshirts as performance gear is the fact that many are made out of cotton; a no-no fabric when it comes to regulating your body temp and keeping moisture at bay….
Floyd’s of Leadville CBD Hydration Fuel review
CBD- it’s so hot right now! Everywhere you turn, some company is touting the magical healing powers of CBD. Oils, vapes, pills, and jellies are just some of the forms that you can get some of this potion into your body. And once it’s in there, it promises to heal your muscles, ease your pain,…
Shred Dog Pups Hardshell Jacket review
Ski gear shopping for young kids really sucks. There isn’t a whole lot of ski-specific product out there for children under 5-years-old. Plus, what jackets and snow pants I have found are very expensive and too small within a few short months. So I was thrilled when I learned about Shred Dog. Shred Dog Shred…