Patagonia’s Bly Mid Gore-Tex hiking boot is comfortable on your first hike and requires little to no break in time. If you have ever worn the Bly Low, the Mid will be an easy transition and instant favorite. We tested the Bly on Front Range Colorado hikes and even strapped on a pair of snowshoes [...]
The Patagonia Reconnaissance jacket is a great winter jacket that keeps you warm while skiing and snowboarding in temperatures down to -25 F and won’t overheat you in mid 30′s or 40′s F. With a 45% recycled Primaloft liner, the Reconnaissance jacket keeps you plenty warm while dropping big turns on the ski’s or shredding [...]
The Core Concepts Sprint Zip Neck has added a new twist to your traditional running top. The Sprint Zip Neck has the “Zip Flip & Stash” system; at the lower back there is a wide zipper storage area which turns inside out to store the entire top inside and has a small buckle system to [...]
Merrell’s Abie long sleeve top is a fashionable piece that is perfect for travel. The Abie is made of rayon and spandex, which moves with you, is perfect for layering, and remains wrinkle resistant, making it a great top to throw in your carry on for your next weekend get away. The fabric is also [...]
The Mizuno Wave Rider has long been a favorite of neutral runners looking for a forgiving, speedy shoe. The 13th iteration of this shoe is no exception. The Wave Rider 13 continues to have a superb fit with a cushy but not bulky midsole. Our testers were impressed at how cushioned this shoe felt while [...]
The 1100 series from Asics has always been a best buy for budget-minded runners. It is a moderate stability shoe that works for a wide variety of runners. Every update, it benefits from technology advances developed for its more pricey siblings. This model features a retooled upper with better materials and an updated look that [...]
When you’re getting ready for your next great adventure, don’t forget to take your Golite Discover Lite shoes. We’ve had the pleasure of testing out the Golite Discover Lite shoes and found them to be great performers in social settings and off the beaten path excursions. With the Paw Pad Gripstick sole, a trail strike [...]
The Smith Variant Brim Ski Helmet is the best helmet that we have tested thus far. This helmet seems to match every need of ours and then some. We took this helmet out in all conditions, from warm and sunny to frigid, wind blown, and snowy. One of the features we enjoyed on the helmet was [...]
The Acorn Earthroamer Moc is a nice hybrid, part loafer and part slipper. The Moc has a supportive heal and arch support, as well as a rubber and jute sole, all while providing the warmth and comfort you come to expect out of Acorn slippers. We found the Earthroamer Moc to be handy for wearing [...]
Pearl Izumi has an exciting 2010 planned. This spring, they will release the new Fuel line which will feature a road-focused shoe and the syncroFuel XC shown here, which will be trail-specific. The Fuel line is Pearl Izumi’s entrant into the performance stability category. Think of it as their answer to this category’s Goliath, the [...]
Looking for a new beanie to keep your noggin warm this winter? Chaos hats have a unique line that caters to those of you that like a lot of flair to those that like a little bit more of a conservative look. We found the Chaos design team to be extremely eclectic as we were [...]
MK’s Cottonwood Cords are a comfortable and fashionable option for casual winter wear. The Cottonwood Cords are stretchy and really move with you thanks to a lycra and cotton blend. We wore these pants on frigid morning walks with the dog, around town while doing errands, shoveling snow, and on a short hike. No [...]
The Sierra Design’s BTU Jacket lived up to its name as we tested this jacket with temperatures sitting in the single digits and dropping well below zero in the wind. The BTU is designed to be extremely warm and weatherproof with 800 series goose down and a Tropozone waterproof/ breathable shell. We tested the BTU [...]
The Red Feather Alpine 30 snowshoes are perfect snowshoes for those people that are looking to push the limits in deep powder or technical terrain. We were able to test these snowshoes in a few feet of powder as well as some steep ascents and descents in the Colorado Rockies and we had no major [...]
The new Brooks Glycerin 8 Neutral training shoe will debut for Brooks in Spring 2010. According to our testers, put this one on your to-buy list for this training season! The Glycerin line is Brooks’ premium neutral cushioning shoe, and this model features their new DNA midsole material, which according to Brooks will adjust its [...]
The Atlas 1025 Snowshoes are the perfect snowshoes for those that are looking for an all around that handles great on both packed trails and alpine conditions. The Atlas 1025’s come with a V shaped aluminum frame system that provided added strength, yet is pretty flexible when on uneven rocky surfaces. The Binding system is [...]
Walking in a half-foot of fresh powder is a cinch when wearing a Elektra 10 series snowshoe from Atlas. The Elektra 10’s incorporate Atlas’ patented Spring-Loaded Suspension system, which keeps the snowshoe close to your foot, allowing decreased energy expenditure, while also flexing during your stride to provide a more natural feel to each step. [...]
Tubbs makes the Flex NRG for men and women; the women’s model is a one size fits all design with a 22-inch length and weighs in around 3.8 lbs. The Flex NRG is rated to carry any weight under packed or variable conditions, however when used in powder Tubbs states that the model will perform [...]
We’ve been testing out the Obermeyer Progress Jacket over the past few cold winter months and are very impressed with this jacket. The Progress Jacket is longer than most jackets on the market, giving you complete coverage weather your trying to stay warm and snow free on the slopes our out running winter errands. The [...]
We recently tested out the Redfeather Stride 25 snowshoes on 3 to 6 hour bouts of exploration near Mt Evans and Berthoud Pass in Colorado. The Stride is a women’s specific snowshoe that was not only incredibly light and easy to put on, but also extremely responsive. The Stride comes in two lengths, 21 inches [...]
The Tubbs Flex NRG won our hearts over from step one, actually, before the first step! The Tubbs Flex series is a lightweight, functional, and extremely easy group of snowshoes to use. Snowshoes can sometimes be intimidating for some people as the sport looks to be too technical or complicated. Tubbs has been known to [...]
Salomon’s Vibrant Jacket is an attractively styled and remarkably fitted piece of skiwear. The Vibrant Jacket is made using Salomon’s own climaPro Softshell fabric and features actiLOFT insulation and a subtle overall pattern. Its climate management and ease of movement gave its testers warm and comfortable days on the slopes with temperatures varying from the [...]
The Crumpler Kransky is a great duffel bag option, whether you’re looking for a bag for an overnighter or your looking for a reliable bag to carry your ski, beach, or gym gear. The Kransky’s material is a water resistant 900D outer and 150D ripstop lining that can handle almost anything you throw in it [...]
