Bouldering at Castle Hill, New Zealand
If you’ve come to New Zealand, looking for rocks, then look no further. Castle Hill bouldering is a premiere climbing destination. Or at least it should be, with thousands of…
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Arc’teryx Oriel Leggings Review
For Spring 2019, Arc’teryx introduced the climbing-specific Oriel Leggings into their line. They traveled with me to the limestone and schist crags of New Zealand, red desert sandstone in Utah, and the polished granite of Yosemite. Here’s how they fared.
Arc’teryx Sabria Pant Review
When Arc’teryx introduced the Sabria Pant the summer of 2016, I was excited. Good pants are hard to find. Would these be the pants that knocked my beloved Norrøna bitihorn…
Noso Puffy Patches Review
As outdoorspeople, one thing will always ring true: your gear isn’t indestructible. Puffies rip. Jackets snag. Pants split.
Noso Patches are the funnest and easiest way to repair rips, snags, or tears in your favorite clothes. Extend the life of your most beloved items by slapping on a patch.
Empowertisement Done Wrong
Photo: Sasha Turrentine
Empowertisement, the act of using female empowerment as advertisement, is roaring hard right now. I’m not going to knock it because let’s face it, we live in a capitalist society. Companies need money to do good and affect change. Where does the money come from? By selling stuff.
Empowertisement, when done well, can be a beautiful thing. It is incredibly powerful to see diverse faces and voices reflected in marketing material because it shows that you belong. REI believes that women are a Force of Nature. The North Face shows us that She Moves Mountains. Outdoor Research empowers with She Adventures.
Mountain Hardwear? As a sponsor of Flash Foxy’s Women’s Climbing Festival, they want you to buy their jeans.