Ski pants, snow pants, what's the difference? And why are cross-country ski pants so expensive? If you are thinking that any pair of snow pants will work just fine for cross-country skiing, you are rightā¦to a degree. Anything to protect your legs from the elements will work. However, there is a reason why there are … Continue reading Bjorn DAEHLIE P0wer PantsĀ (Women)
Earlier this summer, KĆHL had reached out after stumbling across our website, Base Camp @ Grand Lake. They asked if we would be interested in working together. I have always considered KĆHL products to be of high quality, and a well respected clothing company, particularly with their goal to keep their impact on the environment … Continue reading KĆHL Renegade Cargo Shorts
After owning a pair of Oboz Bridger Mid WaterproofĀ hiking boots for nearly four years, and using them in both the summer and winter, I decided that it was time to provide my feet with a bit more warmth during our winter activities, particularly while snowshoeing. And, I didn't even think twice when I had purchased … Continue reading Oboz Men’s Bridger 8″ Insulated Waterproof
How many times have you been on a hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski trek and have developed a heel blister? Heel blisters ruin everything! They are absolutely miserable, and can take several weeks to completely heal since most humans have to continue wearing shoes each day while the skin heals. I (Stella) can recall many … Continue reading KT Performance + Blister Prevention Tape
So if you are like me, you may be thinking, "A hat is hat. What's the big deal?" I thought that way up until I had purchased the Outdoor Research Women's Solar Roller Sun Hat, as my head is routinely getting sunburned where my hair parts. This summer, we had a big upcoming vacation where I … Continue reading Outdoor Research Women’s Solar Roller Sun Hat
Note: this review is specifically geared toward the use of the Women's Oboz Campster Sandals for stand up paddle boarding. Shoes or no shoes? Sandals or no sandals? These are often the questions (and plight) of newbie stand up paddle boarders. And, it is a dilemma not to take lightly because it can impact several … Continue reading Women’s Oboz Campster Sandals
It is difficult to truly appreciate the value and importance of thermals (base layer clothing) until youāre in a situation where you need them - and do not have them, or the ones you have are not adequate. I (Stella) am a bit embarrassed to admit that I have had the same base layer leggings … Continue reading Odlo Performance Warm Base Layer Bottoms