Author Archive: Erick

Big Agnes Stagecoach Duffel – First Impressions

Big Agnes Stagecoach Duffel – First Impressions

Big Agnes Stagecoach Duffel About the Big Agnes Stagecoach Duffel The Stagecoach is a waterproof, wheeled duffel for those needing to carry a good deal of gear. ...

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Help for a Climber in Need

If you live and climb in Colorado there is a high probability you know Brian Shelton and you have surely benefited from his work, both personally and in the climbing...

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Banff Mountain Film Festival 2009/2010

The preview for the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is up.  Make sure you find a date near you.

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New York City – A Beginners Guide

New York City – A Beginners Guide

New York City Your first visit to New York City can be an intimidating experience.  NYC is big, fast, and unlike any other city in the world — a true urban...

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A Great Weekend of Gear Testing…oh, and Skiing

A Great Weekend of Gear Testing…oh, and Skiing

I got a chance to get in some skiing in Park City, Utah last weekend, and I must say it was great. We did a little testing on the Patagonia Primo jacket, Primo...

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2009 Jetboil Flash Cooking System – First Impressions

2009 Jetboil Flash Cooking System – First Impressions

Jetboil Flash About the Jetboil Flash The Jetboil Flash in the latest innovation from Jetboil. Like the Jetboil Personal Cooking System (PCS), the Flash is an...

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Backpacker Magazine Interview Of Eddie Bauer First Ascent Designers

Found this pretty funny video of Backpacker Magazine editors interviewing the designers of Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent clothing line.  Included are Ed Viesturs,...

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Cross-country Snowboarding

Check out this hilarous video on cross-country snowboarding, a sport that is sure to take off.

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2009 Patagonia R2 Jacket – First Impressions

2009 Patagonia R2 Jacket – First Impressions

2009 Patagonia R2 Jacket About the Patagonia R2 Jacket Along with my Patagonia Primo Jacket and Pants I received an R2 jacket to serve as my insulation layer. ...

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Brooklyn Ski Bus

Brooklyn Ski Bus

Okemo Mountain Saturday I took a day trip to Okemo Mountain in Vermont without having to drive a single mile.  The latest way to get to the slopes from Brooklyn...

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