This winter, if I’ve been on two wheels it’s been on the Ari Explorer Peak. This exceptionally capable fat bike has made a ton of waves…
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When winter throws you a curveball, there’s still a time and place for the new HOKA Kaha 2 Frost GTX boots and I did my best…
La Sportiva has a name known all around the world for their climbing footwear. From approach shoes to technical rock shoes of all focuses to mountaineering…
We all love an underdog and OPEN has been quietly making some of the most rider-focused gravel bikes on the market with a cult-like following. That…
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of zipping an Arc’teryx shell up to your chin on a blustery day. I have been fortunate to have a…
Historically, down jackets have been best suited for sedentary activities or high-alpine pursuits. We’ve all seen climbers on Everest in their ultra-puffy down parkas, but there’s…
The Arc’teryx Women’s Cerium Hoody is a classic puffy that works well and looks slick. The best fit for me was a size medium – I…
There was a time not too long ago when the great monolithic player in the smart watch game was Garmin. The big G makes many things…
Ski touring is all about versatility. From the ground up, you’re asking your gear to do more than one thing well. We want to go up,…
There are a handful of big players out there making true alpine jackets. Jackets like these are meant to repel the kind of weather that Ernest…
Versatile jackets are the name of the game in my book. Having something that can go from skin-track to a night on the town without skipping…
There’s gravel everything these days. Some of those “gravel” items are merely flannel shirts or baggy shorts — none of which makes a gravel kit in…
At the end of each year, we reflect on the best gear we tested and pick some winners. Sometimes the best gear is like splitting hairs…
When I think back about the ‘adventurous’ season of my life, starting in my teens up until now, there’s often been a lot of Outdoor Research…
If you’re looking for the secret to riding faster and more comfortably on gravel, let me tell you a little secret — tires and wheels. Looking…
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: everybody is piling into the grid fleece game. I remember when the Patagonia R1 felt like it…
After a long run, GOREWEAR is shutting down in 2026. But, before turning off the lights, their spectacular lineup remains available and ready for purchase. One…
I used to feel pretty uncomfortable with night mountain biking. I didn’t see the appeal to riding poorly lit trails in the cold and dark. You…
SRAM has owned both the MTB and gravel groupset market for many years now. With the most 1x experience among the big drivetrain brands, every time…
Merrell athletes are representing the brand with continued success these days. Once really just a hiking boot brand, the Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx proves…