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11 Best of Show pieces of apparel to watch for in 2015

February 28, 2015 / admin

adidas terrex TechRock Climaheat Hoodie

The terrex TechRock Climaheat Hoodie is made for alpinists and ice climbers with its warm, lightweight and packable characteristics. The insulation consists of RDS-certified 90/10 goose down with 800 fill power. This jacket offers details for extra warmth, including heat seals at cuffs, collar and lower hem to keep the warmth inside the jacket. The heat seal baffling is designed with different sized baffles so that every other baffle covers stitching lines and minimizes cold spots through overlap.

Blue Sky’s Antelope Yurt

October 9, 2014 / admin

I don’t know about you but my wife and I are always looking for quick getaways that’s close to home. Being able to get out of the city and up in the mountains is always a plus for us. And most of the time to make this happen it means camping, which isn’t always a bad thing. But sometimes we are looking for more than camping but less than hotel room service. I found that the Antelope Yurt at the Blue Sky Ranch was a perfect option.

Olicamp ION Micro Stove and Space Saver Mug Combo Gear Review

October 2, 2014 / admin

For me, having a reliable way to boil water while out in the backcountry is important. This usually means having something to boil the water in, like a pot, pan or mug and something to boil the water on, like a fire or stove. I prefer using a stove over fire when boiling water as it is quick and easy. There are many stoves on the market but few, if any, as small and light as the Olicamp ION Micro stove.

Vail Resorts Acquires Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah

September 11, 2014 / admin

Park City Mountain Resort

Vail Resorts, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Park City Mountain Resort from Powdr Corp. for $182.5 million in cash. With the acquisition, all aspects of the previously litigation with respect to PCMR have been settled and this dispute will no longer pose any future threat to disrupt the operation of the resort.

Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent review

August 22, 2014 / admin

Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent

If you are looking to cut some weight out of your backpacking pack, I always suggest looking at your sleep system: Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad. For most people you can easily shave off 3 to 4 pounds by replacing heavier items with lighters ones. And for those that are in need of replacing their tent, the Sierra Designs Lightning 2 tent is a great option if you would like to save a little weight.

Blue Sky Ranch and Adventure – Cowboy for a Day

August 20, 2014 / admin

Blue Sky Tavern

It would be fair to say that when you hear the word ranch you don’t think of outdoor recreational type of activities. I would usually agree with that statement, but the people at the Blue Sky Ranch would disagree. And after spending a weekend there, I would have to agree with them.