 This Fall, Outdoor Informer put Mammut's Classic Express Set quickdraws to the test, and found the Swiss-made draws lived up to Mammut's stellar reputation for producing quality rock climbing gear. Every climber has their go-to draws on their racks, and the Classic Express Set quickly became one of our favorite quickdraws.
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 The soft feel of merino makes you doubt that it's wool. Far gone are the days that wool was scratchy and irritating to your skin. And forget even considering wearing wool underwear. Merino has changed how wool is used in clothing.
Ibex has been designing merino clothing since the late 1990's. The Zepher 3/4 Johns is a base layer that's designed to come to the bottom of the calf.
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There are some adventurers out there who call a good time strapping skinny planks to their feet and getting towed hundreds of miles through a frozen landscape by their canine companion.
I'm not one of those people. I'm originally from Southern California, where neither cross-country skis nor sub-zero temperatures are considered fun and our water is warm and wet.
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 Big ticket backpacking gear like a bag, tent, pack, stove and purifier will leave you broke. The smaller items add up quickly and will make your wallet light.
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Getting hit in your helmet by the overhead ski lift bar by a safety-crazed gaper is annoying. Almost as annoying is not wearing the right gloves or socks, so you are uncomfortably cold and don't enjoy a day of riding.
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Touted by Colorado-based GoLite as a parka for all-around use, the Roan Plateau does not disappoint. Filled with lofty 800-fill down, the jacket is exceedingly warm – and shockingly so at a mere 19 ounces. Don a t-shirt underneath and it wouldn't be a stretch to expect the jacket to keep you toasty for evening strolls in blustery mountain towns well into the lower 30s.
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In Southern Colorado, the sun and snow cycles, in addition to rugged terrain and extreme temperature changes, require equipment that is versatile and reliable. Often underrated when compared to other winter gear, cold-weather boots are essential to anyone exposed to a four-season climate. LOWA's Trident GTX insulated snow boots are an excellent choice for winter hiking, snowshoeing or just navigating icy streets andsidewalks.
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 When I'm preparing for everything involved in a run —the elements, the sweating, the terrain, the burn — looking cute is the farthest thing from my mind. Running around in the Salomon Whisper, though, has made me appreciate how feeling cute improves my aerobic motivation.
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