Steel Toe Stout
Photo: SKA’s Steel Toe Stout pours dark black and is a pretty damn tasty milk stout. A small tan head builds on the pour but quickly vanishes. The smooth taste of roasted coffee with a milky aftertaste make this a…
Gearing up on a Budget
Retail prices now a days for outdoor gear and equipment can be ridiculous. For the amount of money we pay, it seems like your gear should do all the work for you. The net total can be especially hard…
Tell Us About Your Day Bag
What’s In Your Day Bag You’re not always hiking and backpacking, as much as you wish you were. What’s in the day bag – your day bag – the one that gets you from home to work to the trail or getting the…
Do you have good trail habits? Find out.
8 Rules of The Trail 8 Rules of The Trail 8 Rules of The Trail 8 Rules of The Trail 8 Rules of The Trail 8 Rules of The Trail Our Friends at the Peak Foundation wrote up a great…
Damn You Mother Nature For Wrecking Our Trails
You come flying down a steep hillside, dodging rocks and trees. Your chain looks like it’s suspended in a state of anti-gravity as it bounces back and forth, all while careening into a sharp hairpin turn at full speed. You’re…
Camping Season Kick-Off
When I think Memorial Day weekend I think BBQ’s, tanning, sales, and lots of outdoor fun! I hope everyone is planning on heading out this weekend. Personally, I am looking forward to camping in the Black Canyon of Gunnison and…
Black Beer
Photo: It was another great weekend!..... and of course tasting new beers. I Picked up a sixer of Xingu Black Beer imported from Cucador Brewery in Brazil. It’s a two time gold medal winner for the best dark lager…
MHM Product Launch Party
Start the weekend early and join the UpaDowna crew for Mile High Mountaineering's release party at Casselman's tonight! Start the weekend early and join the UpaDowna crew for Mile High Mountaineering's release party at Casselman's tonight!
Earth Day 2011
While every day should be Earth Day, today we rally together to make a public commitment to take action. We promote appreciation for Mother Earth and bring to light the need for a sustainable environment. We do not inherit the…