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For the skier who is in search of the best gear on the market, The North Face Enzo Pant might just fit the bill for you. I’ve been testing out the North Face Enzo Pants over the past few months on the slopes of Keystone, Breckenridge, and A-Basin and hiking and snowshoeing on the trails [...]
For the trail runner that is looking for a plush ride on the trails while being able to stick to the trail surface, the La Sportiva Quantum is a must see. When I first received this shoe to test, I was very skeptical about the outsole and whether it would hold to the trail. It [...]
Winter boots often times are full of function, but as many of us know, most lack fashion. While I am not a fashionista, I do enjoy a good looking and functioning piece of gear. The Sorel Kitchner Frost High is a winter boot that has the classic leather outer and a rubber toe box area. [...]
With winter in full swing and lots of people heading to the slopes, I hope to bring you this jacket review just in time to help your ski jacket purchase decision. Over the past few months, I’ve been testing out the Mountain Hardwear Vertical Peak Jacket while skiing at Breckenridge, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin. The [...]
As a person who likes to take photos with a digital SLR and a smaller point and shoot, having a camera bag that can carry both cameras without a lot of extra bulk is important. There are certain situations where my smaller point and shoot camera will do the trick and I don’t need my [...]
As someone who is always out running, hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, etc, having a good pair of boxers is important to me. I’ve been testing the tasc boxer briefs out over the past few months to see how they hold up in all my activities. This boxer brief is made out of 55% organic cotton [...]
Ski and Snowboard season is upon us and what better way to kick off the season to do some product testing on The North Face Perception Jacket. The Perception jacket is a Primoloft Eco insulated jacket with Gore Windstopper to help keep out the elements. Primoloft for those of you not aware of the insulation [...]
While running shoes get all the publicity because runners go through so many pairs a year, running shorts sometimes get overlooked. Being a long time runner, I have gone through my fair share of running shorts among other things. One thing I know is that when I find a pair of running shorts that I [...]
As someone who likes to take a camera on all my adventures, it’s important to have a camera that can take quality shots and handle the unexpected drop whether it’s in a river crossing or on a rock. Olympus has been making camera’s that are waterproof and shockproof for many years now to cater to [...]
For the gear snob that has pretty much everything, but wants to have the newest, lightest and greatest gear, the Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody might just do the trick. The Ultralight Down Hoody is an 800 down fill jacket that works great as an outer layer and also works nice as under a shell for [...]
As The North Face has looked back over the years, they understand that while it is important to grow and offer less technical products for the general consumer, it is also important to continue with innovation and making products for the original customer. With a heritage of making products for mountaineering and hardcore expeditions, The [...]
Waterproof and breathable has been marketed for many years now, but you know just as well as I do that waterproof and breathable haven’t really gotten along all that well in the past. For this fall/winter, Marmot is utilizing a new fabric by Polartec called Neo Shell. Most people know Polartec for its fleece [...]
As the minimalist and barefoot movement look to stay for the time being, it was only time until Brooks came out with a shoe to meet the needs of the minimalist runner. The Brooks Pure Connect is the lightest shoe in the Brooks Pure Project line, Brooks’ minimalist line. When the barefoot and minimalist movement [...]
If running is your thing and you don’t want the colder wet weather distracting you from your running workouts, the North Face Better Than Naked Jacket is an excellent option to keep you off the treadmill and outside running. I’ve been testing this jacket in the mountains of Colorado to see how it holds up [...]
The Asics Trabuco has been a staple in the Asics trail running line for a number of years now. And while Asics is not the first brand that comes to mind when many runners think of trail running, I feel they DO make a solid trail running shoe. The Asics Trabuco 14 doesn’t belong in [...]
In a sport where weight and power are ever so important, Look continues to meet many elite cyclist demands with its new innovations like the Keo Blade Carbon TI. The Keo Blade Carbon TI is a carbon based road bike pedal that is 31% wider in surface area than its predecessor the Keo Blade. What does this [...]
Day 2 of the Gore-Tex Trans Rockies Run was a little shorter in distance which I originally thought would be an easier day of running. Typically shorter runs mean less time on your feet and less pressure on your body. The actual distance of the race was 13.3 miles with 3,250 ft of elevation [...]
It seems that one of the most popular words in the cycling circles today is power. As we all try to get more out of our body’s performance, “power” has become increasingly popular with not just the elite cyclist, but among all riders. I’ve recently tested the Specialized Expert cycling shoe to evaluate its performance [...]
With Fall upon us, it’s time to break out the jeans, long sleeve shirts, jackets, and boots. For Fall 2011, Chaco is introducing the new Otis Nurl Boot which has a suede upper leather that screems Fall. When I think of the classic Fall look, the Otis Nurl Boots are what I have in mind, [...]
This year I decided I would challenge myself and push beyond my thought up limits in running. As somewhat of a last minute decision, I decided to run all 6 days of the Gore-Tex Trans Rockies Run. Last year, I was invited to run one stage or all and due to time limitations, I ran [...]
There are times when a medical kit is recommended and there are times where a medical kit is required. I recently ran the Gore-Tex Trans Rockies Run which is a 6 day stage race through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. For the race, it was required that runners carry a few things, one of them [...]
For the trail runner that wants superior traction while having not having to sacrifice fit and other performance factors, the Salmon Speedcross 3 is a must see. I’ve been testing this shoe out in both shorter trails runs ranging from 3-7 miles and longer trails run upwards of 24+ miles. The types of terrain I [...]
After running one leg of the Gore-Tex Trans Rockies Run in 2010, I Kevin Fonger caught the bug and decided to run the 2011 Gore-Tex Trans Rockies Run. The race/adventure goes on for 6 days and covers 119.5 miles through the Colorado Rockies. There are teams of two and solo running options. The solo runners [...]
