Mentmore: Gallup’s Ugly Duckling
Gallup, New Mexico is an interesting place. It sits in a dusty corner of the Colorado Plateau, not far from the Arizona state line. For travelers, it is a gas…
Review: Black Diamond Technician Harness
Black Diamond Technician The Black Diamond Technician is one of the newer harness offerings from Black Diamond. Released in 2017, it aims to combine the weight, maneuverability, and design of…
How to Clean a Climbing Rope by Hand (With Pictures!)
The climbing rope is one of the most important, if oft neglected pieces of climbing gear. It is a key item in ensuring a safe, fun climbing experience. You tie…
Honda Fit Living Part 1: A Dry Run in Joshua Tree
I have decided that I will be moving into my car. I have many reasons for doing so, but mostly I just want to pay off my student loans. Where…
9 Features You Should Look For When Buying Climbing Shoes
When buying a pair of climbing shoes, one needs to consider many factors. You’ll often finding yourself asking questions like: Should they be aggressive? Will I be climbing crack, or…
Prana Axiom Jean: A Brief Review
Review: The Prana Axiom Jeans In my mind, Prana dominates the realm of outdoor pants. Combining function and style, Prana offers legwear for the Climber, Hiker, and Yoga lover. I…
17 Things You Should Know Before You Take the NOLS WEMT
NOLS WEMT: Things to Keep in Mind I believe that anyone who spends any time recreating outdoors should have some measure of wilderness medicine training. Over the years, a number…
The Melanzana Microgrid Hoodie vs. the Patagonia R1 Comparison
The Melanzana Microgrid Hoodie vs. the Patagonia R1 Product Comparison Update 8/8/18: Due to high demand, Melanzana is not currently taking any online orders. Their products can only be…
22 Things You Should Know Before Hiking The John Muir Trail
The 22 Things You Should Know Before You Hike the John Muir Trail Update 8/31/2019: Updated Links, added another point. The John Muir Trail is one of the most…
The 16 Unspoken Rules of Gym Climbing
Most rock climbers start off climbing in the gym before moving outside. I sure did. I came for the athleticism and social environment, and stayed for the frustration and callouses….
Review: La Sportiva TX4 Approach Shoes
Reviewing the La Sportiva TX4 Approach Shoes for Hiking and Climbing Approach shoes fill an interesting niche in the world of outdoor adventure footwear, bridging the gap between hiking boot,…
17 Little Known Ultralight Backpacking Tips
17 Little Known Ultralight Backpacking Tips That Will Save You Pounds (and money) on the Trail Everyone knows the classic ways to save weight on the trail. Methods like cutting…