Gear Reviews
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W’s La Sportiva Ultra Raptor Review
Everyone loves talking about gear. It can be a bit of an obsession. A piece of gear that I haven’t really given any thought to in a long time, though, is shoes – and this is because I’ve found my… Continue reading
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Gear Review: Amundsen Peak Anorak, Knickers and Gaiters
In the modern world of ski fashion and clothing, knickers and anoraks rank somewhere in the same spectrum as a pair of 205 cm Rossignol 4SKs. These days, it’s all about steezy (style + ease) Gore-tex garments with baggy cuts,… Continue reading
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Love and Packrafts
My very first foray with the sport of packrafting was back in 2007. Sore-legged and weary after the Soggy Bottom 100 mountain bike race on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska, I found myself navigating a rental car through back alley… Continue reading
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Gear Review: Fjallraven W’s Abisko Trekking Tight
As any woman who has ever done anything even remotely outdoor-oriented knows, finding clothing that is functional (helloooo – pockets, anyone?), fits (we don’t have to look incredibly frumpy, do we?), and is durable is about downright impossible. And… Continue reading
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Gear Review: Hilleberg Anjan 2 Tent
In the long distance thru-hiking world, taking a tent over a tarp is sometimes considered a luxury. But the Continental Divide Trail is a different beast from the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail. It’s the highest elevation continuous trail… Continue reading
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Review: Fjallraven Keb Gaiter Pants
Fjallraven is a Swedish company that makes outdoor apparel and gear. While their best known product is the somewhat “hipster” Kanken day pack, they actually produce a full line-up of highly technical products. While I have not actually laid hands… Continue reading
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