Outdoor Retailer is an opportunity to learn about brands I’ve never heard and brands about which I know little. So // More
Guided trips
The 2019 schedule will be released in December, and registration will open in January. The program will probably expand slightly, with a new location, return of 7-day trips, and a women’s trip.
Pfiffner Traverse
A 77-mile high route through Colorado’s Rocky Mountains with thru- and section-hiking opportunities
In the Shop
In The Blog
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Brand intro: Norrøna || Premium & technical, ubiquitous in Norway -
Preview: Hoka Challenger ATR 5 || Multiple changes, wide sizesThe intended use of the next generation Challenger ATR remains the same: easy and moderate trails, and runs with mixed // More
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Preview: Hoka Clifton 6 || Mix of old & new generationsThe first three generations of the Hoka One One Clifton (my review of the Clifton 2) were wonderfully plush and // More
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Preview: Hoka Speedgoat 3 || Tweaks to a top-sellerFor two years the Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 (my review) has been the brand’s top-selling trail shoe. So in // More
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Preview: Salomon X Alpine Pro || For scrambly runs, maybe high routesWhen running and racing on trails, I normally wear Salomon Sense or Salomon Ultra shoes. But for hiking and backpacking, // More
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Preview: Altra Tusher || Hiking boot with zero drop & foot shapeMy coverage of Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2018 starts with Altra, which has developed a cult-like following among hikers and // More
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Pre-trip backpack hunt checklist: To do before you goThis weekend is the start of Third Season for elk and deer. Steve and I liked what we saw last // More
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Review: SPOT X Satellite Messenger || I’ll keep my inReach, thanksExactly one week after Garmin announced the inReach Mini in May, SPOT released its first new device in five years and // More
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Review: Ultimate Direction FK Trekking Poles || Dreamy performance but inherent limitationsFor two weeks last summer I used the Ultimate Direction FK Trekking Poles while guiding trips on the Pfiffner Traverse in Rocky // More
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Review: Big Agnes Insulated AXL Pad || Very light & comfy, not very warmUntil last spring, Big Agnes had no sleeping pads in its line that interested me. The pads looked comfortable, but // More