Ninja Star: Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody

It’s funny looking back on how I acquired the Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody. A few years ago, a friend had bought one and wouldn’t shut up about how much he loved the lightweight,… Continue reading →

Climbers Come Together

The long hike up to Mount Washington’s Henderson Ridge this past weekend gave me a lot of time to think. In between trying to keep up with fast-moving friends, catch my breath, and… Continue reading →

Treat Your Feet—Ellsworth Socks

When putting together a reliable and functional outdoor kit, the average person’s thoughts drift toward the sexier items first. Brightly colored rain shells using important sounding materials such as Gore-Tex, Pertex, and Hyvent are usually… Continue reading →

Finding Fun Amongst Rumney Crowds

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” –Shakespeare With Labor Day weekend fast approaching, making a decision about what to do was conflicting. I desperately wanted to get outside and into… Continue reading →

August Wrap Up

“Sleep late, have fun, get wild, drink whiskey and drive fast on empty streets with nothing in mind but falling in love and not getting arrested.” ―Hunter S. Thompson This summer has seemingly… Continue reading →