Henry Repeating Arms Honors Texas Heroes

I’m sharing this in part because I agree that this sort of bravery should be recognized. But also because there can never be enough positive press for the firearms industry. Criminals make the front page, while good guys get the back page, or no mention at all. So kudos to Anthony Imperato for acknowledging these … Read more

Zeal Optics‘ Best of the Wild West Windsor

Zeal Optics is known for being at the forefront of technological advancements in eyewear. Their Windsor sunglasses are no exception. This Boulder, Colorado-based company has creatively named these shades based on the old-time thoroughfare town of Windsor. The small town was a resting place for settlers on their long journey to the West. Windsor provided … Read more

Just add water for a higher Mountain Standard

With the collaboration between Mountain Standard and Backpacker’s Pantry a new line of “just add water” meals was born. The marriage of the brands has been solidified in Boulder, Colorado with domestic locally-sourced organic ingredients that feel good to eat physically and ethically. Easy meals are often hard to come by for an avid outdoor woman that is … Read more

Portal to the Future Of Ski Goggles

Zeal Optics is continually on the edge of lens technological advances. This time, they really shredded the slope with their Portal Automatic + Lens ski goggle. From top to bottom, back to front, I’d say these goggles are certainly worth a try. Being a fairly new downhill skier and a bit of a gear junkie, I‘ve … Read more