Gear Review: La Sportiva Lycan 2.0 (II) Trail Shoe
The Lycan 2.0 is a classic no-frills La Sportiva mountain running shoe. With an aggressive outsole, firm midsole, and bombproof upper, this shoe is made …
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Gear Review: La Sportiva Jackal Trail Shoe
The Jackal is La Sportiva’s newest mountain running shoe. Designed with max cushion and a roomy upper, the Jackal is built with ultras and long …
Gear Review: Brooks Cascadia 14 Trail Shoe
Brooks has updated their venerable Cascadia model to version 14 with a brand new upper and outsole. The burly pivot-system midsole remains, making for a …
Gear Review: Salomon Sense Ride 3 Trail Shoe
Salomon has updated their Sense Ride model to version three, and after a few months of use, I’m finding them to be the best version …
Gear Review: Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR
The Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR is a compact and lightweight prime lens for Fuji’s X-mount camera system. With a full frame equivalent 76mm …
Gear Review: Patagonia Black Hole® Waist Pack 5L
The Patagonia Black Hole® Waist Pack 5L is a durable fanny pack built for hiking, biking, and travel. Coming in at a lightweight 11.3oz, this …
Book Review: 100 Hikes of a Lifetime – The World’s Ultimate Scenic Trails
100 Hikes of a Lifetime is a new book by National Geographic featuring some of the world’s most scenic trails. The book is organized into …
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The 10 Best Hikes in Southern California
As an outdoor blogger living in Southern California, I always get asked about my favorite regional hikes. It can be a difficult question to answer …
Video Post: The Camino Portuguese from Pontevedra to Padron (Pt. 4)
In parts one, two, and three of my Camino Portuguese pilgrimage documentary, I covered the first seven stages of our journey from Porto to Pontevedra. Part …
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Gear Review: La Sportiva Kaptiva Trail Shoe
The La Sportiva Kaptiva has been a ‘daily driver’ type of trail running and hiking shoe for me over the last six months with heavy …