Here it is, my first product available via my OpenSky partnered shop, and it’s my tried and true water filter, the Katadyn Hiker Pro.
I first encountered this wonder when my then boyfriend (now husband) brought it backpacking on a trip we were taking in Yosemite. It was so much faster and smoother to operate than [...]
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Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Filter Pump - Oldie But Goodie - OpenSky Shop
The Clymb: $10 for Signing up! and What is it?
Now through July 18th, your friends get $10 just for signing up
The Clymb is building the planet’s most dedicated network of core outdoor enthusiasts and athletes. So tell like-minded friends and family about us. We’ll credit your account $10 when their first order ships.
There are two ways to tell people about [...]
Desert Climbing Road Trip - Part 1 - Red Rocks and Zion
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
“It’s snowing,” a woman to my right called out. I smiled, thinking, “Aha! There’s another climber who showers folks with a light dusting of chalk!”
Then I saw the white flakes floating from the sky. They melted a moment later on my face and hands. What!?! We were in the Nevada [...]
Poppies! Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve Hike
Last weekend I took a 3 dayer trip to Joshua Tree (had a great time, pics to come), the Monday I got back I decided to take an impromptu trip to the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. This year was a banner year according to the rangers there. I’ve been once before in 2008 and [...]
Camera Harness Review - The KEYHOLE
As an outdoor adventure photographer I find myself wearing a backpack and sometimes being caught between wanting to have fast access to my camera and wanting it to be secure and comfortable to carry while I scramble around.
The folks at Backcountry Solutions have come up with an answer to this situation. They offer the KEYHOLE™, [...]
Merrell Siren Sport Omin-Fit Shoe Review
I received a pair of Women’s Siren Sport Omni-Fit shoes a few months ago and have been testing them ever since. By coincidence I also received a pair of the waterproof version of these shoes, the Siren Sport XCR Gore-Tex, as well when I went on the Gore trip so I’ll include a few comments [...]
