Socks certainly aren’t much to look at, and one never really thinks about modern technology when purchasing a pair. But high tech can be uttered in the same sentence as socks, especially ones like the Dahlgren Ultra Light Trail Socks. What makes these Dahlgren socks so unique is that they are made with Alpaca Wool…
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Ortovox Momentum 12 Light pack review
Ortovox is a company best known in the United States for their avalanche beacons. But in Europe, this German-based company is known for a whole lot more – like jackets, merino wool base and mid layers, and even a packable mountain bike. Ortovox is making a push into the U.S. and are entering the light…
TrekSta Kobra II GTX trail shoe review
If you’re going to name a shoe after the most feared of all snakes, it better be bad ass. TrekSta dared to invoke the name with their Kobra II GTX light hiking shoes. Packed with technology aimed to keep you dry and comfortable, the Kobras claim to be the “envy of light hikers everywhere.” We…
Review of the 2011 Mid Mountain Marathon
The Mid Mountain Marathon is not your typical marathon. There are no paved roads here. Instead, the race is on a singletrack trail that traverses a mountain range. Stretching 26.2 miles from Silver Lake Lodge at Deer Valley to the base of the Canyons Resort, the Mid Mountain Marathon is a trail runner’s test piece…
Lorpen Tri-Layer Trail Light Socks review
Socks aren’t the most glamorous piece of gear in anyone’s arsenal, and most people (myself included) don’t think much about what they’re wearing inside their shoes. But the fact is that socks are an important part of any getup because keeping your feet comfortable can be the difference between a fun trip outdoors, and a miserable blister-fest….
Tecnica shows off new X-lite series of shoes at Outdoor Retailer
Tecnica showed off some impressive new shoes at the 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The new X-Lite series of outdoor and trail running shoes featuring TRS (Tecnica Rolling System) X-lite technology. Like their othe rTRS models, the X-lite shoes have an over-sized, lightweight platform for stability and performance on the trail. Below are a couple…
Salomon unveils new shoes and apparel at 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Salomon has wowed us with their shoes, gear and apparel at nearly every Outdoor Retailer show we’ve attended. Due to the innovations coming out of their testing labs in France, Salomon’s products have been top-of-the-line, and have given professional athletes everything they’ve wanted. The gear is dialed, so this year Salomon is releasing product versions…
Tecnica Diablo MAX trail running shoes review
Barefoot running is all the craze right now, leading to numerous minimalist trail running shoes to meet the demand. The Tecnica Diablo MAX is NOT one of those shoes. Big, brawny, and badass are good terms to describe the massive amounts of shoe that wraps the foot in comfort and performance for those long trail…
Still time to register for R-Scape 18 Hours of Ogden
Trail runner? Then there’s an 18-hour relay race in Ogden that you’ll want to know about, and maybe even register for. The R-Scape 18 Hours of Ogden begins Friday, August 12th, and organizers promise this event will, “get the adrenaline flowing through your veins and spirit of running in your heart!” The idea of 18…
Salomon XT Advanced Skin 5 Slab Set review
The Salomon XT Advanced Skin 5 Slab Set is a mouthful of a name for such a minimalist hydration pack. In fact it’s not really a pack at all, but more like a hydration vest. Although the pack sports an endless name that Mary Poppins could likely turn into a song, the title implies one…