Salomon has a ton of new shoes coming out for Spring ’16, especially in the running department. So let’s get to it and see what you might be running/hiking in next year. Salomon S-Lab Sonic Salomon is well known for their trail running shoes – so much so that’s it’s basically woven into the company’s DNA….
Oru Kayak unfolds at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
One of the most innovative gear I’ve seen at Outdoor Retailer is the Oru Kayak. This is a boat that folds down, like origami, into the size of a large artists portfolio. Each boat is made from a single, seamless sheet of double-layered, recyclable plastic. The company says each watercraft is sleek and sturdy, enough…
Leatherman makes multitool bling at Outdoor Retailer
Leatherman, the ubiquitous multitool company, is making waves at the Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market. The reason, is that they’ve completely rethought multitool design with their Tread “anytime, anywhere” steel bracelet. In addition, the new Signal sets a higher standard for survival gear you can keep in your pocket. Tread The Tread is a steel…
New from Mountain Hardwear at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
Mountain Hardwear has been busy cooking up new outerwear (and inner-wear) in time for the upcoming fall and spring ’16 product lines. According to the company, they’ve been focused on making their apparel look good, as opposed to the shapeless, formless jackets and pants of old. Also on display is a new layering line inspired…
Suunto Ambit3 Run review
The Suunto Ambit3 Run is just like the original Suunto Ambit (review here) that I have been using for the last three years. But recent iterations of the Ambit have been paired down versions, such as the Sport, Peak and Run. The Ambit3 Run is just what it sounds like – a GPS enabled watch…
Run-A-Muk at Kimball Junction dog trail
I’m always asked the question, “where can I hike with my dogs off leash?” Well, there’s a new hiking trail in Kimball Junction near Park City that’s just for dogs to run and wander free. The Run-A-Muk trail opened last year below the Utah Olympic Park, and it’s since become a popular hangout for pooches…
Utah State offers new degree in Outdoor Product Design and Development
If there was any question that Utah is the center of outdoor recreation, then Utah State University in Logan just gave us more proof. This week the Board of regents approved a new Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Product Design and Development program. According to a press release, students will be able to enroll in…
Salomon S-LAB X ALP 20 pack review
When you’re bagging peaks, the last thing you need is your pack getting in the way. Salomon has created what I feel is the perfect mountain summiting pack (summer or winter) in the S-LAB X ALP 20. What makes this pack stand out is the fact that you don’t have to take it off your…
Eric Larsen to speak at Outdoor Retailer Conservation Alliance Breakfast
Outdoor Retailer starts up next week, and downtown Salt Lake City will be full of outdoor people, gear and events. One such event that you’ll want to check out is the annual Conservation Alliance Breakfast. This year, polar explorer Eric Larsen will be presenting “Colder,” a dramatic first-hand account of the Last North expedition, easily…
Trailer: Places to Go – A Jim Harris Story
It’s been eight months since Utah-based outdoor photographer, Jim Harris, set out to traverse the Southern Patagonia Icecap using skis and traction kites. That trip would leave him paralyzed. While testing his kite, a gust picked him up then slammed his body into the ground, breaking his back. After being airlifted back to the U.S….