Wintertime means things like ice climbing, skiing, and enjoying the snow. Versatile insulation is a must, and happily Westcomb’s Alta Sweater is a thoughtfully designed, very…
Author: Kevin Glover
Kevin Glover
Kevin Glover lives, climbs and backpacks out of Spokane, WA. Originally from the Nevada high desert, he moved to the PNW ten years ago and has worked as a glacier and rock guide in the Washington Cascades. When not testing gear, he is a medical student at the University of Washington and will gladly check that rash out for you.
You know Thule. You know the Thule SnowPack. Now, meet the Thule SnowPack Extender. It is, probably, the coolest ski rack on the market right now.…
My favorite ride lately has been the Raleigh RXM cyclocross bike. It’s a fun, vintage-inspired steel bike that has the chops to be ridden hard on…
A good alpine glove is essential for keeping those digits functional in cold weather. Whether you want to to slay waterfall ice or blue glacier ice,…
We all need a good puffy jacket for wintertime, but they’re not all created for the same purpose. Some are ultralight dilettantes which rip if you…
What happens when you try to package all of the features of a premiere backcountry shell into a lightweight, highly-packable jacket? Well, something very similar to…
The Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody has been impressive — and not just from one of us, but two independent reviewers agree that it’s a remarkable mix…
Attention, world: Patagonia has a new puffy jacket out. Not to be confused with the Nano Puff Pullover or any of the other various Puff’s, Air’s…
Friends, it’s autumn, and for me that means reviewing some outdoor lifestyle gear. As the climbing season has dwindled and the ski season looms, what could…
Last spring, Black Diamond released a new series of climbing ropes to a very excited world of outdoor adventurers. The line promised a no-nonsense, high-performance product…
Approach shoes can be a very important component of a fun, safe day in the mountains. If you’ve crossed over some Class 4 or 5.Fun terrain…
Cyclocross season is in full swing in the Pacific Northwest, and I have been having an absolute blast getting out on the steel bike and rolling…
Things just keep getting smaller and smaller. Sometimes that’s a bad thing, but sometimes it’s a great thing! Such is the case with the Mountain Safety…
Big Agnes, the mother of comfort – when they go ultralight, they don’t sacrifice the comfort. I’ve been testing their Happy Hooligan UL2 in the Selkirks…
Ice axes come in all shapes and sizes these days. You can get a straight shaft or a bent one; fixed picks or interchangeable ones; spikes…
The appearance and design of the Patagonia Ascentionist series of packs has morphed and undergone revisions over the years, but what hasn’t changed is the respect…
My dad was an avid windsurfer on Lake Tahoe back in the day. Day after day spent at altitude underneath the glaring sunlight took its toll,…
Well, it’s been a hot summer here in Spokane with many weeks of near-100 degree weather in a row. I would be sick and tired of…
Who doesn’t like stretchy, active shorts that also manage to be halfway stylish? The Toad&Co Drop In Shorts have been my adventure buddies for the last…
You’re out on a climb, starting to get high up and you reach a good place to build an anchor and bring your partner up. The…