Trying on ski boots is worse than trying to find a good bra. Seriously. I’ve never been so stressed out while shopping. Buying ski boots isn’t like buying a pair of cheap shoes at the store. They are a hundreds-of-dollars investment that usually should be good for at least 10 years. Okay, maybe not everyone…
Author: Callista Pearson
Training for the Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back
This year I’m going to run in the 2010 Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back. Next year I want my husband to throw my running shoes at me. All of them. The old pairs, the new pairs, the ones he has in his closet. ALL OF THEM. Just to remind me what I dislike about running. I…
Indoor Chick at Outdoor Retailer, Part 4: Chaos Headware, Gramicci and Cushe Footwear
After reviewing my notes from Winter OR, I realized I left out some products and fun facts I wanted to share about Chaos Headware, Gramicci, and Cushe Foowear. Chaos Headwear: While most retailers and consumers are scaling back, Chaos Headware said its sales were up nearly 50% over last year. Not only does Chaos specialize…
Indoor Chick at Outdoor Retailer, Part 3: Camelbak and The North Face
If I may speak for the average consumer, there are some companies that are a staple in life. For me two of those companies are The North Face and Camelbak. When I stepped into their booths at Winter OR, I think I heard angels sing, or maybe it was just my brain on overload. Camelbak:…
Skiing without puking at Solitude
Location: Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah Activity: Skiing the first time in over a year. If you’re a fair weather skier, read on. If you ski no matter what the conditions, stop now or you might want to throw your old rear entry boots at me. I could lie and say I’ve done tons of skiing…
Relaxing in the mineral pools at Lava Hot Springs
Location: Lava Hot Springs, Idaho Activity: Soaking my aching muscles in mineral hot springs and doing nothing else. Every year I ask my husband what he wants for his birthday, but this year I decided to make the decision for him. I told him we were going to take an overnight trip to someplace we’d…
Indoor Chick at Outdoor Retailer, Part 2: Whistles for Life, Cycle Dog, and World Minded
Amongst the overwhelming rows and rows of well known brands at the 2010 Winter Outdoor Retailer Show, there actually were a few new exhibitors. I was able to catch up with three new attendees: Whistles for Life, Cycle Dog, and World Minded. Whistles for Life: The man behind Whistles for Life, Robert Cameron, began with…
Indoor Chick at Outdoor Retailer, Part 1: Ellington, Ibex, and Five Ten
Walking towards the Salt Palace for 2010 Winter Outdoor Retailer, I was filled with the anticipation of a kid going to the candy shop. There were tons of products waiting for me, unfortunately I wouldn’t be able to get to all of them. Ellington: First stop, Ellington. They make classy handbags for women that are…
The snow gods smiled on the Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo
Falling snow and balmy temperatures helped kick off the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Retailers and exhibitors headed to Snowbasin Ski Resort, west of Ogden, to test out new products. The All Mountain Demo at OR, presented by Mountain Hardwear and Clif Bar, attracted about 1000 manufacturers, retailers, and media for this one day event….
Kamik Atrium Maude Rain Boot review
Fashionable rain boots are great to look at but not always comfortable to wear. Being a woman who needs good supportive, sturdy shoes, I don’t buy “cute” boots. But I decided to roll the dice and try out the colorful new Kamik rain boot line, the Atrium Maude. Good thing my past experiences with rain…