When I think Mammut, I think alpinism. Theirs has always been the world of ice, rock, and snow; jagged peaks, and cutting edge climbing, all with…
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La Sportiva knows a thing or two about making footwear. And, as of late, their trail running shoes have been nothing short of impressive. The current…
HOKA is no stranger to all-terrain comfort, so why not extend that to the beach, the lake and anywhere else summer takes you? The solution is…
I love running. I love music. I usually don’t like the two of them together. I’m definitely kind of a ‘back to nature guy,’ and if…
The COROS PACE 4 is almost a year old now and has been making waves due to its more versatile form factor, powerful features and bright…
Mammut’s iconic mastodon logo lets you know they mean business. That rugged animal ruled the wildest terrain and that’s just what the Mammut Aenergy Trail All…
Remember the bike shoe brand DRZ? Well, they’re back to life as Drift, and they’ve just made their foray into the mountain biking world with the…
Which bike should I buy? If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me that question, I’d be a rich man. But, it’s a…
Oh boy, it’s hot here in Spokane. Washington State is baking in a heat wave, just like what’s been hitting much of the country in the…
I have to say, I am not unbiased when it comes to approach shoes. I’ve worn various pairs of Scarpas, 5.10s, AKUs, Salewas, etcetera, etcetera, but…
When Specialized re-designs their Evade helmet, you know it’s going to be something significant. This year, the S-Works Evade 4 officially launched the final week of…
7mesh knows their way around a bike, and in recent times, they’ve been expanding outwards from there. Not too long ago, I tested their foray into…
The HOKA Speedgoat has long been one of the go-to trail running shoes for folks tackling long single track races to casual hikes. With this seventh…
In true Shimano fashion, their 105 Di2 R7100 groupset took some time to come to the market, but the overall package and execution showcases their dedication…
It seems like a lot of companies have been putting out their own competitor to the Patagonia Houdini lately. No guesses as to why on my…
The Black Diamond Women’s Coefficient LT Hybrid Hoody fills a sweet spot between fleece and light insulation. Designed for high-output mountain days, this piece blends breathable…
Plenty of all-road and gravel wheels have come into the market since the CADEX AR 35’s were introduced in 2022. But, not many have surpassed the…
The Black Diamond Women’s Deploy 3L Shell is the essential lightweight shell you need in your pack. Originally built as a race layer for the mountain…
For me, a GPS sports watch needs to offer versatility. I don’t want one that’s only focused on running or cycling — for that, I have…
Heading into 2026, there are a number of endurance/all-road bikes that are on my radar. One of the top bikes is the new sixth-generation Cannondale Synapse.…