GSI Outdoors Wine Glass Set Review
This beer-drinking, can-cracking chug-a-lug sort of guy was skeptical. It was a dubious proposition: was a piece of gear dedicated to toting wine really necessary? The conclusion: No, not by a long shot. A...
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GSI Destination Kitchen Set 24 Review
Regular campfire chefs have honed their packing list and perfected their routine for cooking in the backcountry. Whether you’re new to five-star camp-cooking or if you consider yourself the Molto Mario of the campground,...
GORE Air 2.0 Windstopper Active Shell Jacket Review
Mother nature has extended the winter season here in Colorado. Therefore, I have had ample time and a variety of weather conditions in which to put the Gore Air 2.0 Windstopper Active Shell Lady...
Lilypond Sundown Travel Bag Review
Lilypond is another local company here in Colorado that is doing great things. Located in Denver, Lilypond offers high-quality, sustainable women’s bags and travel accessories for busy professionals, on-the-go athletes, and active moms. The foundation...
POC Eye Dos 2 Sunglasses Review
When these POC Eye Dos showed up on my doorstep my first thought was, “Finally!”. I might have mentioned this before but I am in my mid 40’s and I am a mountain biker...
POC Trabec Helmet Review
I’m 43 3/4 and I admit that I actually try to look my age when I mountain bike. Lately I’ve noticed teenage girls and grandmothers wearing the same helmet I have. And just when...
Alki Beach Basket Review
Don’t let the name of this product throw you; the nearest beach to my house is 16 hours and I love this bike basket! You know how when you didn’t know that you needed something?...
POC Air Shorts Review
First of all I like pink. And these POC Air shorts are all pink. But don’t let that scare you. They also come in black and green. I first saw these this spring at...
Mountain Bike Capital USA: My Epic Singletrack Race in Winter Park, Colorado
I fell in love with Winter Park Resort (often called ‘Mountain Bike Capital USA’ ) all over again last weekend. I forgot how great it is. I had a room at the Vintage Hotel...
POC Index Air Adjustable Gloves Review
Right off the bat I have to say it. The POC Index Air Adjustable Gloves are hands down (no pun intended) the best gloves I’ve ever worn. And over the last 13 years, I’ve...
Merrell Flock Together Tee Review
Confession: The Merrell Flock Together Tee is lapis color. If I had seen it in the store, I might have kept walking. This would have been a huge mistake. When I put on the...
Merrell Kaliopi Shorts Review
The Merrell Kaliopi shorts are great for hot summer days. They are lightweight and short enough to shed some light on my wintry white legs. They have a five inch inseam and come in...
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Drift II Cycling Shoe Review
Confession: I wasn’t sure about the Pearl Izumi X-Alp Drift II Cycling Shoe. They looked a bit too much like tennis shoes. A bit about me. I’m a mountain biker. I take spin classes...
Pearl Izumi Forest Short Review
Pearl Izumi hit the nail on the head with the Women’s Forest Short. These are great looking mountain bike shorts. Yes, function rates higher but let’s face it; it’s a double bonus to look...
Pearl Izumi Divide Glove Review
You might wonder how this product review gig works. Most of the time, product is sent to product reviewers. But I lucked out because I needed to exchange some Pearl Izumi mountain bike shoes...
Pearl Izumi Divide Jersey and Shorts Review
The Pearl Izumi Divide Jersey and Shorts are comfortable and they match! Confession: I’ve never worn a matching jersey and short set. I am a mountain biker and so if anything, I try to...
Merrell Avian Light Sport Shoe Review
Confession: I’ve never worn a light hiking shoe. It’s not that none have tickled my fancy, it’s that I don’t have enough room in my closet for a shoe for every activity in my...
Eddie Bauer First Ascent Peak XV Down Parka Review
Eddie Bauer has long been known for their incredible down products. In fact, Eddie Bauer was the pioneer of down development in the late-1930’s, and he patented the first down jacket in America in 1940....
Obermeyer Kenai Jacket Review
Obermeyer is another one of our local companies based here in Colorado. With a corporate headquarters located in the beautiful mountain town of Aspen, the family-run, privately held Obermeyer knows first hand what it...
Stanley Evolution ECycle H2O Bottle-Bonsai Review
When the cool Stanley Evolution ECycle H2O Bottle-Bonsai arrived in the mail, I knew I’d have to keep a lid on it (no pun intended). It is so cool that I predicted my kids...
