3+ day, 51+ min ago   (317+ words) Nate Fearer is an outdoors enthusiast based out of Bellingham, WA. He grew up in Southern California, became entranced by Sierra Nevada alpine trips, and now finds that same sense of wonder in the North Cascades. Whether it's rock climbing,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (545+ words) When Specialized re-designs their Evade helmet, you know it’s going to be something significant. This year, the S-Works Evade 4 officially launched the final week of the 2026 Giro d’Italia — with an all-new BOA Fit System that promises even better fit and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (139+ words) 7mesh Farside Shorts Features: Fit: I’m a lean 170 lbs and have a 31” waist. I opted for the size Medium, which fit well with some waist cinch adjustment. No regrets. The 7mesh Farside Shorts have everything they need to do everything that I…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (326+ words) HOKA Women’s Speedgoat 7 Features: I tested the Speedgoat 7 in a women’s size 8.5 wide, wearing them for trail runs, day hikes, and everyday dog walks. That variety of use gave me a good sense of how the show performs across different…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (412+ words) In true Shimano fashion, their 105 Di2 R7100 groupset took some time to come to the market, but the overall package and execution showcases their dedication to consistency and reliability. Using trickle-down technology from the Dura-Ace and Ultegra groups, there’s a lot of…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (288+ words) La Sportiva Freeway Jacket Features: I was out climbing a trade route on the Apron the other day, and conditions were just like that. Sun shone down on me for a moment, but then the clouds came back and the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (260+ words) Black Diamond Deploy 3L Features: The standout feature of the Deploy 3L is just how light and packable it is. At around 8 ounces it disappears into a running vest or day pack and takes up just the right amount of space. It’s…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (442+ words) For me, a GPS sports watch needs to offer versatility. I don’t want one that’s only focused on running or cycling — for that, I have a Wahoo or Hammerhead. The COROS Apex 4 was launched in late 2025 and I’ve had it…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (521+ words) Heading into 2026, there are a number of endurance/all-road bikes that are on my radar. One of the top bikes is the new sixth-generation Cannondale Synapse. As luck would have it, I was able to arrange the Goldilocs Synapse Carbon…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (343+ words) Nate Fearer is an outdoors enthusiast based out of Bellingham, WA. He grew up in Southern California, became entranced by Sierra Nevada alpine trips, and now finds that same sense of wonder in the North Cascades. Whether it's rock climbing,…...