Articles about the outdoors (hiking, trail running, backpacking, etc.) in Utah and the surrounding areas.
“Wow, this jacket is so comfortable,” says everyone who tries on the Marmot Alpha 60…
The versatility of synthetic puffy jackets can’t be understated. 90% of the time, it’s my…
Thanks to modern batteries, electronics and LED bulbs, headlamps are now available in all shapes…
Patagonia is dead set on making versatile, functional, long-lasting clothing that’s as easy as can…
I have had so many beautiful weather days climbing in the Cascades – sunny days…
Merino wool has long been one of my favorite fabrics. I’d honestly wear a fine-quality…
Patagonia Provisions was launched in 2012. Patagonia organics have been around since the 90’s. What…
MSR stoves have come with me on almost all of my adventures. Whether it was…
Black Diamond’s Firstlight tent series, torchbearer of the venerable Bibler lineage, has been a mountain…
Rain can feel inevitable when hiking in the Pacific Northwest, especially in the early summer…
Of the many ridiculous crazes to sweep over performance outdoor gear, the giant lens-style sunnies…
Fast hiking, fastpacking, light hiking, trail running — whatever you want to call it, the…
With great anticipation, I was itching to give the Ortlieb Atrack ST 34L Backpack a…
The jacket that I have worn the most since 2017 has been the Patagonia Micro…
Snow has finally begun falling here in the Inland Northwest, and the flakes are a welcome reprieve…
The hard softshell is having a moment in the alpine world. With light and fast…
Today I’m reviewing a product that’s unusually close to home: my eyeglasses. If you have…
Knog is well-known for their innovative take on everything they make. So, it’s no surprise…
The MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe—impossibly light and incredibly efficient. With the pedigree of MSR’s larger…
If you’re squarely in the world of alpinism or traditional backpacking, you might not recognize…