I was recently asked by a couple of friends, who will be doing the 2012 Gore-Tex TransRockies Run, if I have any tips for them based on my 2011 experience. So I thought perhaps I should just do a post with the random advice I would have otherwise written in an email. These are [...]
I just returned from two days at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (ORWM), an outdoor industry trade show. ORWM is where all the labels (large and small) showcase their new product for the following year, in this case Fall/Winter 2012/13. Retailers come from all over to see and touch the new goods, and to place their [...]
First of all, happy holidays everyone. Being in the shopping frenzy last weekend was a not-so-gentle reminder of how distracting the consumerism can be from the actual spirit of the holiday. Bah-Humbug. You can have that parking spot. Here at AGR, we prefer to focus on the positive, and the companies that are [...]
DENVER, Colo. – December 15, 2011 – This January, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) and its member resorts invite beginner skiers and snowboarders of all ages to learn Colorado’s signature winter sports during January Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. Lesson deals and specials on learning packages abound all month, from discounted first time lessons [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Today, I was at the Outdoor Retailer Demo Day today where close to a hundred manufactures let industry professionals test out their products for their current and future product lines. During the summer demo days, much of the activities are based around water, so lots of kayaks, stand up paddle boards (SUP) and other products [...]
As someone who frequents parks and trails on a regular basis, I run across trash on the trails from time to time. Some trails are more kept up and cleaner than others. One of the things that I have been doing for a number of years now is picking up trash when I see it [...]
As summer comes and goes, I often reminisce and look back at the events that were most memorable for me. As my 2nd time attending the Teva Mountain Games (TMG), I am reminded of how much fun this event is for both athletes and spectators. If you like the outdoors even half as much as [...]
With the Teva Mountain Games starting Thursday, June 2nd, we thought it would be appropriate to start talking to some of the amazing athletes of the games and what better way to start off by interviewing Josiah Middaugh, 4 time TMG Ultimate Challenge winner! So without further ado… (Kevin) Where were you born and where [...]
This year was the running of the 115th Boston Marathon. In past years, I watched the Boston Marathon on TV, but it was just another event to me. This year, I decided that it was time for me to see what all the talk is about, so I decided to book my plane ticket [...]
Running with Zach – March Count: 88 days (3 Months) down. 2 States – CO, KS. As promised, this article will largely focus on the details of running every day. While the two prior articles were essentially structured around the nature of what it feels like to run everyday (along with miscellaneous add-ons [...]
Whether you’re passionate about finding a cure for breast cancer, love the activity of snowshoeing, or just curious about this growing activity, the Tubbs Romp to Stomp is an event worth taking a look at. I recently raced the 3k race in Frisco, CO at the Romp to Stomp and I had some time to [...]
As backcountry and sidecountry skiing is gaining in popularity, it has many skiers thinking about switching or upgrading their bindings and ski setup. I recently had the chance to test out a Dynafit setup that included; STOKE ski’s, skin’s, ZZERO4 C TF Boots, and TLT Vertical ST bindings. I only tested this setup for a [...]
Count: 31 days (1 month) down. Realistically the first month of my endeavor would’ve been far less painful had I anticipated the fact that ALL of my appendages were subject to extreme cold. I’d taken care to shield my feet, my hands, my head, my arms, my legs, and even my face. Why hadn’t I [...]
With a little over two months left until the ski resorts start to close in Colorado, it’s about that time to start making your reservations if you haven’t already done so. The 2010-2011 season has been one of the best snow seasons we have seen in a long time. It seems that every time I [...]
I have to admit the fact that 4 years ago I despised running with a passion that consumed me. I was overweight and under-motivated; my favorite meal consisted of a McDonald’s combo that would turn the stomachs of all but the most hardy teenagers. I had bad knees, a bad back, and slept poorly. My [...]
With a title like “the perfect mountain, the perfect town”, how could a person not want to go to Breckenridge? Living on Colorado, it is very important for me to explore and see all the sites and activities the state has to offer. Given that Colorado is a paradise for most people looking to live [...]
Vail Snow Daze is here, let the fun begin! The mountains of Colorado have been getting dumped on this year to give us skiers and snowboarders an amazing early winter season. I’ve been able to get in 10-15 days so far and except for the opening days at a few resorts, I had fresh powder [...]
So this year has been a good year to you and it’s time to treat yourself. One of our favorite resorts to visit when we’re looking to step it up a notch is Beaver Creek. For starters, Beaver Creek is a little further from Denver and DIA, so you don’t have to fight the crowds [...]
The last few ski seasons we have opted for the Rocky Mountain Super Pass due to our love for Copper Mountain Resort, more simply known as Copper to most folks out in Colorado. The Rocky Mountain Super Pass includes unlimited ski days at Copper and Winter Park Resort. For those that also love a few [...]
It’s that time of the year when many of us are deciding what ski pass to buy. Some are looking to buy a season pass to their favorite resort or resorts, some are looking to pick up a few day passes, and some of you haven’t really decided what pass you are going to buy. [...]
