Altra: Timp
I’ve been riding the Altra train for quite a while. The first time I ever really ran on trails it was in a pair of the Altra Lone Peaks 2.0’s in Tucson, Arizona. I initially had mixed feelings, mainly because…
Newton Running: BOCA AT 3
We are going to try something new with this week’s gear review. In an effort to provide more information not just about products, but about the companies that create them, you will notice that this review includes a large section…
Chaos CTR Mistral Multi-Tasker Pro
Now, before I get into the review, I need to admit something. I’m typically not a person who likes having anything around my neck or on my face when running, snowboarding, or really doing anything. When I get off the…
LOWA RENEGADE GTX® MID
Item: LOWA RENEGADE GTX® MID Upper Material Nubuck Leather Lining GORE-TEX® Insole Atc Footbed Midsole Double Injection DuraPU™ MSRP: $230 I typically go for a good pair of trail runners over hiking boots, as I’ve often found hiking boots…
HYDAWAY Collapsible Water Bottle
After cleaning the house this Sunday, one thing is glaringly obvious. We have TOO many dang water bottles! So...I played a little game of "keep, donate, recycle". While many water bottles did not make the cut, the HYDAWAY collapsible bottle…
Two Wheel Gear – Pannier Backpack Convertible
When we're not working at the UpaDowna Basecamp, we're usually at a locally owned coffee shop around Downtown Colorado Springs so commuting by bike is important to us. Not only does UpaDowna staff travel by bike a lot, but so…
Barebones Pathfinder Cooler
On our way out to our inaugural Outdoor Retailer show, we took the long way. We stopped at the Sundance resort for some casual camping and gentle lift serviced biking. While perusing a little shop there I stumbled across a…
QALO Rings- The Wedding Ring For Adventurers!
Being an adventurous woman, my wedding ring of 12 years has taken quite the beating. Mind you, it cost us a minimal amount, we didn't need to take out a loan to afford it or anything crazy like that.…
Oveja Negra bike packing bags first impression
My search for a frame bag began because of two big rides this year (big for me at least). Two different rides… one a grueling weeklong gravel ride, and the other a pre stocked hut to hut mountain biking trip.…
Rumpl Jam Puffy- Synthetic Down Blanket
Cuddling up in a nice, soft, warm bed after a long day of adventuring is one of my most favorite things to do! When I'm doing that while camping, now that's a dream come true! With the Rumple Jam Puffy…