REI Mountain Gaiters

As I slogged into a 15mph breeze among North America‘s tallest sand dunes, my every footfall kicked up a cloud of fine sand which was caught by the wind and carried back into my lower legs.  Until the serious climbing began, I felt a little thrill with every footfall in seeing all that sand carried … Read more

Hillsound Equipment Debuts FlexSteps Crampon at Snow Show

Vancouver, BC (January, 2019)– Hillsound Equipment, the leading producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for outdoor enthusiasts, is excited to announce the debut of their FlexSteps crampons at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in Denver later this month. The FlexSteps traction devices are different than any other traction device that Hillsound has released because … Read more

Cyclist gift idea: Silca Pista Plus Floor Pump

Check out the Pista Plus Floor Pump from Silca if you’re shopping for a cyclist (or yourself) this holiday season. Silca has been “the” pump to have since 1962, and their overall design and feature set hasn’t really changed much. That’s because a Pista is built to last a lifetime, and can easily be serviced by … Read more

Floyd’s of Leadville CBD Arnica Balm

Although labeled as a recovery balm, the CDB Arnica Balm from Floyd’s of Leadville is much more than that. After a few weeks of use, I found it’s my go-to for various aches and pains in my knees. And they’re not all related to cycling, running, lifting, or yoga, as the packaging might suggest. But … Read more