Gear Articles tagged ‘hiking’

5 Outdoor Trips for Summer

By: Jeb Admire | May 10th, 2010
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5 Outdoor Summer TripsWhether you need a weekend of outdoor-infused peace or are the next badass moving in to claim a place in local legend, cancel your über-spendy St. Tropez wine-tasting/windsurfing trip, pack up the Vanagon, and hit the road. Thanks to a complex process of deduction (throwing darts at a dusty map), we compiled a rockin’ list of spots around the country where you can paddle until you’re blue in the face, climb until your hands are a mélange of blood and chalk, and crank until you collapse in a pool of sweat. Read More …

Mountain Hardwear Basecamp: Inside Scoop

By: Cole Lehman | May 4th, 2010
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Charlie giving the slot canyon a boost

Charlie giving the slot canyon a boost

I recently had the honor of attending a weekend gear-testing session in Escalante, Utah, that was sponsored by Mountain Hardwear. Mingling with the reps and designers in between 8-hour hiking and canyoneering sessions opened my eyes to a few things. Among them: Escalante is quite possibly the coolest place in the world, and the people who make Mountain Hardwear tick care deeply about everything they do. Read More …