Mountainsmith Mountainlight Ghost 50

The Mountainsmith Mountainlight Ghost 50 multi-day pack combines economy, versatility, capacity, and extreme comfort. For anything short of expedition level mountaineering the Mountainlight Ghost 50 provides everything one needs for a successful trek, all for under $190.00. With thousands of miles of backpacking under my belt over the last four years, I have yet to … Read more

The C.A.N.V.A.S. Project – Giving Back, BEARPAW Style

When we stopped to check out the Fall 2013 collection from BEARPAW at Outdoor Retailer, we were greeted by a pretty expansive collection of boots, shoes, and slippers. Since 2001, BEARPAW has been offering footwear that combines comfort with fashion, and the line just keeps growing. Their current offerings include everything from sheepskin slippers and … Read more

New Salomon Footwear

The folks at Salomon may have taken John skiing for a day last month, but I’m not the least bit jealous. If I’m traveling 10-20 MPH down a mountainside, it’s probably not in the snow, and there will certainly be two wheels and disc brakes under me. Unless snowball fights, snow man building, and snow … Read more

Almost $3,500 Raised For Big City Mountaineers At Liberty Bottleworks’ ‘Beers For BCM’ Event At OR

Almost $3,500 raised for Big City Mountaineers at Liberty Bottleworks’ ‘Beers for BCM’ Event at OR   Sets record for money raised, sends one lucky giver on ‘Ultimate Ski & Rock n Roll Weekend’   YAKIMA, Wash. – February, 2013 – Almost $3,500 was raised for Colorado-based Big City Mountaineers at Liberty Bottleworks‘ annual “Beers … Read more

Helping People With Bicycles Made Easy By New Book

Prescott, Arizona –February, 2013 -Many attempts have been made to assist impoverished people with bicycles as an affordable, healthy means of travel. From volunteer-run programs to corporate-funded charity grants, these efforts have not yet proven sustainable. A new book, Defying Poverty with Bicycles: How to Succeed with Your Own Social Bike Business Program, taps the … Read more

Cycle Dog Announces New High Roller Ball Toys

PORTLAND, OR USA (February, 2013) -Cycle Dog-Earth Friendly Pet Company is proud to announce their High Roller ball toys made with Ecolast™high durability post-consumer recycled material.   SuperFloat technology enables the ball to float above the water surface, not at or below; meaning easy water retrieval.  Tough-Squeak internal squeaker for enhanced durability.  Available in standard and … Read more