Highpointing, Hiking, & Gear
Need to chillax after a day in the woods? Sink yourself into the Rovor Chill-Ino Ultralight Backpacking Hammock. Even though this compact hammock is designed for backpacking I decided to try it out in...
After returning home from climbing Mt. Borah, I was ready for some serious relaxation. Rovor’s Chill-Onné 2 Person Double Wide Parachute Nylon Hammock With Tree Straps was the perfect way to help with this...
Date: August 6, 2016 Distance: 8 miles round trip via Chicken Out Ridge Elevation: 12,668 feet Vertical gain: 5,285 feet Bathrooms: 2 vault toilets near the trailhead Time: 12 hours 44 minutes “Who gets...
Date: July 7, 2016 Distance: 11 miles round trip via the Saddle Trail (see map here) Elevation: 5,268 feet Elevation gain: 3,900 feet Bathrooms: Pristine privies located at the trailhead and Chimney Pond Time:...
After camping in the backwoods of Maine and hiking to the summit of Mt. Katahdin in non-stop torrential rain, I had amassed a bag full of filthy, sweaty performance gear. Not only was this...
Date: June 23, 2015 (Jill); July 3, 2016 (Raina) Distance: Less than .10 miles (depending on where you park) Elevation: 1,550 feet Bathrooms: Gas station a few miles away Hours: Open Monday-Friday 6:30 am...
Day 1 of our six highpoint adventure began with Florida and ended with Alabama. Alabama’s highpoint did not disappoint. A stone tower that conjures an immediate Game of Thrones era connection offers a nice...
High performance, soft, irresistibly comfortable, lightweight, and flattering only begin to describe the Ella Merino Wool Racer Back Tank Top by WoolX. This shirt stays in place, doesn’t rub the upper arms, dries fast, and...
Pros of the Helios Hoodie The WoolPro Merino Wool Helios Hoodie is a comfortable, lightweight, and warm garment to have on hand. It compresses so you can throw it in your bag, and doesn’t...
In the month I’ve been testing the Performance Tights by C2, I lived in them for every usual activity I do – skiing, hiking, running, biking, boxing, kickboxing, and power walking. I quickly began...
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