REVIEW: WoolPro Merino Wool Helios Hoodie
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...
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REVIEW: C2 Performance Tights
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...
South Carolina: Sassafras Mountain (3,553 feet)
Distance: <0.25 miles RT Elevation gain: negligible Date: April 3, 2015 & March 23, 2016 Bathrooms: None The name Sassafras holds promise. It sounds sassy. It’s fun to say, rolling off of your tongue...
Review: Medi-Dyne 2Toms ButtShield
2Toms ButtShield works. Period. I feel like I could end the review there, but that probably wouldn’t help in your decision making. Allow me to elaborate. ButtShield solves the friction problem that comes along...
Cataloochee: Off The Beaten Track in the Smokies
If you’re planning on highpointing Mitchell or Clingmans this year, chances are you’ll be spending a bit of time in Smoky Mountain National Park. The Smokies are, of course, amazing. That’s why they’re so...
Gear We Love 2016
On Valentine’s Day, we celebrate love. If you’re in a relationship, this guide will help you pick a gift for the one you love. If you need to give a hint to that certain...
Family Hike: Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Metcalf Bottoms and Little Greenbrier School Trails
Distance: 1.4 miles round trip Elevation gain: negligible Date: March 31, 2015 Bathrooms: Available at the picnic area Great Smokey Mountains National Park can be unbearably crowded during peak seasons, but if you get off the...
Marmot Reflections – 2015
Well, another year down. Who would have thought I would have summited 30 of these highpoints? Not me. It’s been a fun year. I’ve walked on Michael J. Fox hallowed ground, swam in numerous...
REVIEW: Fuel 100 Electro-Bites
Like most distance hikers and runners, we rely heavily on gels, bars, and chews to keep ourselves going. We’re always looking for something new, and were excited to try a variety of Fuel100’s Electro-Bites, including:...
2015 Reflections
As the year draws to a close, it’s always nice to reflect on accomplishments and upcoming goals. This year afforded us the opportunity to become more entrenched in the gear testing world from packs...
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