With a corporate headquarters located in the beautiful Aspen, Colorado, the family-run, privately held Obermeyer knows first hand what it takes to protect outdoor enthusiasts from head to toe in the sometimes extreme Colorado Rockies. They offer a full line of winter gear that not only includes great jackets, but also pants, fleece, base layers, [...]
Obermeyer is another one of our local companies based here in Colorado. With a corporate headquarters located in the beautiful mountain town of Aspen, the family-run, privately held Obermeyer knows first hand what it takes to protect outdoor enthusiasts from the sometimes harsh conditions of the Colorado Rockies, while also staying comfortable and looking great. [...]
The Aerial Arson Shell from Columbia Sportswear is a light-weight, high-performance ski jacket that will also serve you well while hiking, snowshoeing, or grabbing dinner in your favorite mountain town. The ultra-breathable, waterproof Omni-Dry® slub fabric outer shell will cut the wind and seal out the rain, and the Omni-Heat® thermal reflective liner will keep you nice and warm. The [...]
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 [...]
The Mantra Jacket, by Sherpa Adventure Gear, is designed to keep you warm during all of your cold weather aerobic pursuits, without bothersome bulk. Cross country skiing, skinning and skiing, climbing and running, it’s meant to perform. The sleek, fun design looks like a wool hoodie under a puffy vest and functions equally well on [...]
Salomon includes sweet design features I didn’t even know I needed in their new Swift Mid-Layer Hoody ($110, www.salomon.com), making it a perfect piece to grab for cold-weather aerobic activities or as layering piece for downhill skiing. First of all, the super soft interior of brushed fleece, with flat lock seams and ribbon tape at [...]
Whether running, snowshoeing, Nordic or backcountry skiing, or hiking, the Elite Alpine Pant will keep you warm from start to finish. The P.R.O. Softshell and Cocona front panels offer a great buffer from the wind but doesn’t constrict movement in the legs. The extra coverage on the knee is awesome for those whose knees ache in the [...]
Snowshoeing has grown in popularity over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why. If you can walk, you can snowshoe. You can use the same summer trails you enjoy and it requires only 1 piece of special equipment, the snowshoes themselves. Athletes that excel in summer sports use snowshoeing as a way to [...]
The Atlas 1025 Snowshoes are the perfect snowshoes for those that are looking for an all around that handles great on both packed trails and alpine conditions. The Atlas 1025’s come with a V shaped aluminum frame system that provided added strength, yet is pretty flexible when on uneven rocky surfaces. The Binding system is [...]
The Tubbs Flex NRG won our hearts over from step one, actually, before the first step! The Tubbs Flex series is a lightweight, functional, and extremely easy group of snowshoes to use. Snowshoes can sometimes be intimidating for some people as the sport looks to be too technical or complicated. Tubbs has been known to [...]
Salomon’s Vibrant Jacket is an attractively styled and remarkably fitted piece of skiwear. The Vibrant Jacket is made using Salomon’s own climaPro Softshell fabric and features actiLOFT insulation and a subtle overall pattern. Its climate management and ease of movement gave its testers warm and comfortable days on the slopes with temperatures varying from the [...]
Looking for a base layer that not only performs like an all-star, but also makes you look like an all-star? Look no further, the Dakine Throttle Crew is here for the rescue. True to Dakine’s stylish flair, the Throttle Crew is one of the best looking base layers we’ve tested out this season. Often times [...]
We’ve been testing out the Salomon Snowtrip II pants on some of our early winter adventures. To start, the Snowtrip II pant is a softshell snow pant that performs well in almost any activity. Although these pants are geared towards skiing and snowboarding, we actually liked these pants best while snowshoeing. With a wind and water resistant outer and [...]
We’ve recently tested out the Talon series by Osprey, in specific the Talon 11. We found this pack to be ideal for trail running, cycling, day hikes, snowshoeing, and just getting around town. Osprey really has gotten everything right on this pack, from the features, to the fit, to the durability. The Talon 11 is [...]
