RSS FeedDreaming of pow turns while sweating in your house and packing? What a coincidence, so am I. Hopefully this short flick of Tim Carlson and Darian Draper playing snowboards together will help you as it helped me. Vid courtesy of Funner Films, so be sure to check them out so that Jeremy Dubs can keep [...]
Archive for June, 2009
First Look: Mountain Hardwear Koa 55 pack
June 23rd, 2009 
Justin In an odd stroke of timing I was talking about wanting to try the Mountain Hardwear Koa 55 early last week. It really seems like a good mix of light (though not ultralight by any stretch) and feature filled. Fast forward to Friday and I discovered MH was doing their semi-annual warehouse sale, which also [...]
Posted in New Gear, Reviews 
Tags: backcountry, backpack, backpacking, camping, hiking, mountain hardwear koa, mountain hardwear koa 55, mountain hardwear pack 
1 Comment »Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there
June 21st, 2009 Justin Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, especially those taking an active role in their child’s life to install a sense of personal responsibility (rare these days) , respect for others, and especially a respect, love and appreciation of the outdoors and the planet on which we live. If the current generation of [...]
Sooo…about that lifetime warranty (aka First Ascent becomes Last Descent?)
June 17th, 2009 Justin Was that my lifetime or yours Eddie Bauer? And yes, I realize that Chapter 11 is far different than closing up shop, but it’d be hard to believe any potential acquirer will be spending the money to build a new brand (First Ascent) in lieu of just rolling with the marginalized, made in China mall [...]
Influences v2.0
June 16th, 2009 Justin Influences 2.0 has been released, please upgrade your Influences 1.0 now.
In Portland this week
June 10th, 2009 Justin No real updates to be had for y’all. If any readers are around ping me though, we can meet for a beer.
Beer > Water
June 4th, 2009 Justin This is something my friends and I have known FOREVER, and it’s obvious based on how we pack (how many people do you know bring a case of Coors Light 7 miles into the Tuolumne backcountry?), but beer helps you rehydrate quicker than water. Click here for a few prior rehydration suggestions courtesy of yours [...]
Good thing it wasn’t a big item
June 3rd, 2009 Justin Was tracking something I ordered from FedEx this morning. Looks like it was delivered and signed for… At least it wasn’t a couple $K worth of stuff this time. I was on a roadtrip once and they left a couple $K worth of engine stuff on my front porch (I live in little Tijuana) even [...]
Relocation!
June 2nd, 2009 Justin My last work day in the Bay area will be the 26th of June. Relocation to Portland coming sometime in early July (yes, I know the skiing is weak sauce, but the drive to my beloved Crystal will be less then the current drive is to Tahoe). STOKED! Any PDX readers wanting to grab a [...]
New Ride RFL boot
June 1st, 2009 Justin Ride is reclaiming their ‘OG status as the leader in lightweight boot design’ with the announcement of their new RFL (Really Freaking Light) boot, a freestyle boot that weighs in ‘below 800 grams’. Marketing hype bulletpoints • NEW! Liner: Intuition™ Dream Liner w/ Mobile Foam combined w/ Aegis™ Antimicrobial Coating • Liner Fit: Liner w/ [...]
