Tag: Backpacking

by Drew Robinson December 13, 2018 1
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A Complete Guide To Hiking Tour du Mont Blanc

Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most popular long distance hiking trails in Europe. The incredible thing about Tour du Mont Blanc is that you’ll hike through France, Italy, and Switzerland as you loop your way around the Mont Blanc Massif. The entire journey covers 170km (106m) and gains roughly 10,000m (33,000ft) of elevation. The Tour du Mont Blanc is the bucket list adventure of a lifetime, and I’ll be covering all of the details in this comprehensive guide.

Gear Review: Altra Lone Peak 4.0 Trail Shoe
by Drew Robinson December 4, 2018 2
Footwear Reviews

Gear Review: Altra Lone Peak 4.0 Trail Shoe

The Altra Lone Peak 4.0 is a well cushioned zero-drop trail shoe that’s well suited for long days on the trail. For v4 of the Lone Peak, Altra has really secured the fit of the heel and midfoot. The toebox keeps the wide anatomical fit of all Altra shoes. The Lone Peak 4.0 also has a newly designed outsole with a stickier and more durable MaxTrac compound. 

Gear Review: Topo Athletic Runventure 2 Trail Shoe
by Drew Robinson November 1, 2018 Number of comments0
Footwear Reviews

Gear Review: Topo Athletic Runventure 2 Trail Shoe

The Topo Athletic Runventure 2 is a lightweight 0-drop trail shoe that’s currently the most comfortable shoe I own. Built for all-day wear, the upper is airy and breathable with a seamless socklike neoprene heel collar. The responsive midsole has a 15mm stack height that provides just enough cushioning for longer days on the trail. For the outsole, Topo uses a low profile lug design that’s best suited for hard pack and less technical outings.

Gear Review: Scarpa Spin Trail Shoe
by Drew Robinson September 25, 2018 1
Footwear Reviews

Gear Review: Scarpa Spin Trail Shoe

The Scarpa Spin is a lightweight, low-profile trail shoe with a sock-like fit and an aggressive Vibram Megagrip outsole. The responsive midsole is built on a nimble 4mm drop platform that keeps the feet protected with a high density EVA rock shield. I’ve been wearing the Scarpa Spin for the past few months, and will share my experience in this review.

Camino Portuguese Day 7: Redondela to Pontevedra
by Drew Robinson August 28, 2018 Number of comments0
Camino de Santiago Camino Portuguese Spain

Camino Portuguese Day 7: Redondela to Pontevedra

On the seventh day of our Camino Portuguese pilgrimage, we covered 13 miles between Redondela and Pontevedra. This day started out along the Ría Vigo with some amazing views of the Rande Bridge off in the foggy distance. We then completed two seperate climbs totaling more than 1400 ft, with a stop in the beautiful city of Arcade in between. Our day finished at an albergue on the outskirts of Pontevedra, where we got to watch Spain take on Portugal in the group stages of the World Cup!

Huge Labor Day Sales At REI, Backcountry, and Moosejaw!
by Drew Robinson August 24, 2018 Number of comments0
Outdoor Industry News

Huge Labor Day Sales At REI, Backcountry, Moosejaw And More!

The week before Labor Day is one of the best weeks each year to score deals on camping, hiking, travel, and trail running gear. It seems that the deals get better each year. This year, REI, Backcountry, Moosejaw, and Campsaver are offering big discounts on tents, packs, shoes, apparel, sleep systems, and more! I’ve put together a list of some of the best deals below. Happy shopping!