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​Documentary Review: “The High Sierra Trail”

​Documentary Review: “The High Sierra Trail”

The High Sierra Trail Outmersive Films, 2018 "When you hike the High Sierra Trail, your mind begins to follow your body, instead of the other way around. You enter into...

Jul 17, 2018 : Colleen Goldhorn
What Worked, What Didn’t, and Next Time

What Worked, What Didn’t, and Next Time

Long time no see, readers! It’s been a minute since the end of my PCT hike and I’ve had time to reflect on things. I spent a while being sad;...

Dec 31, 2017 : Kerstin A. La Cross
Gear Review: Feathered Friends Lark UL 10 Sleeping Bag

Gear Review: Feathered Friends Lark UL 10 Sleeping Bag

My biggest fear heading into a 330-mile stretch of the Colorado Trail beginning in mid-September was facing the cold temperatures (and threat of snow).  Although September is typically fairly

Jul 25, 2016 : Zach
Book Review: Where’s the Next Shelter?

Book Review: Where’s the Next Shelter?

There were several times when reading Gary Sizer's Where's the Next Shelter? that I had to stop and put the book away for several days. This wasn't because I was bored or...

Jun 12, 2016 : Jordan Bowman
Gear Review: Arc’teryx Zeta LT

Gear Review: Arc’teryx Zeta LT

Worn occasionally, generally into the bottom of a pack, rain jackets are very often mistreated and over-looked. After destroying my less expensive rain jacket, I was delighted to test out a more

Apr 13, 2016 : Ashli Baldwin
Gear Review: Hoka One One Speedgoat and Tor Ultra Hi

Gear Review: Hoka One One Speedgoat and Tor Ultra Hi

The Hoka One One Tor Ultra Hi is part of their debut lineup of shoes that transition the brand from running into the world of hiking and backpacking. They offer a...

Nov 25, 2015 : Nicole and Alex Docta
Whatever You Do, Don’t Run – Wildlike Review

Whatever You Do, Don’t Run – Wildlike Review

“Whatever you do, don’t run.” Frank Hall Green’s Wildlike takes you back to that summer, that one summer when you begin to realize that the word adult only implies wisdom...

Nov 9, 2015 : Kori Feener
Gear Review: Icebreaker Quantum Long Sleeve Zip Hood

Gear Review: Icebreaker Quantum Long Sleeve Zip Hood

Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. I'm sure for many of you, Icebreaker has long been on your radar, if not it should be. Similar to...

Oct 26, 2015 : Raven
Gear Review: Polaroid Cube

Gear Review: Polaroid Cube

Disclosure: the following product was donated for the purpose of review. Instant gratification with nostalgic analog results. I recently took the Polaroid Cube out for a test spin in the...

Aug 24, 2015 : Kori Feener
Gear Review: Oboz Sundog Trailsport Shoe

Gear Review: Oboz Sundog Trailsport Shoe

It's almost May and spring is finally in full swing! With the season comes a slew of new products from our favorite outdoor brands. Among the new releases is Oboz Footwear's...

Apr 27, 2015 : Kenny Howell