Strangely enough, the humble beginnings of Salt Lake City-based climbing and skiing gear manufacturer Black Diamond can’t be traced to some snow-choked mountain hamlet or crag-loaded Front Range town. Read More …
Andy Anderson
Plagued by the constant urge to pack up his pickup and hit the road in search of steep rock and deep powder, Andy Anderson self medicates with the copious amounts of climbing and skiing that the Wasatch Mountains have to offer. For now, he keeps his stuff in a cozy little cabin in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
A Touch of Green
By: Andy Anderson | March 24th, 2009
Until some marketing genius turned ‘going green’ into the trendiest thing since the Live Strong bracelet and people started considering their massive environmental impact, technical fabrics used for outdoor clothing were strictly synthetic affairs. Chemical- and oil-based polymers comprised the bulk of waterproof outerwear, fleeces, and gear. Read More …