La Sportiva Hyper Mid GTX Review
The boot offers superior stability and a large cushioned sole provides all day comfort. Furthermore, the rubber on the bottom grips even the slickest rock offering stability on sketchy terrain.
Articles by: Michael Restivo
Showers Pass Refuge Jacket
The Showers Pass Refuge Jacket is great for taking on hikes, and does exceptional on a bicycle. In its design and utility it was a jacket build by bikers for bikers. Its bright colors also ensure a degree of visibility when riding in low light conditions.
Hydrapak Jolla Diamond H Pro Review
The Hydrapak Jolla’s lightweight frame, ventilated construction, and great hydration system, make it a great bag for bikers and day hikers. Its temperature-controlled body can resist cold, rain, and humid conditions, and its flexible body allows for a ton of gear. It can double as a gym bag or a work bag and then quickly covert to a great pack for weekend adventures.
The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
On a beautiful fall afternoon, the leaves had already fallen, carpeting the trail in a cascade of yellow and red. The trees offered little areas for the afternoon sun to creep through so there was a slight chill passing through the length of the road. About five miles in, the trees cleared and suddenly we had an uninterrupted view of Cook Inlet and Anchorage’s resident peak Mount Sustina. We took a break to watch the fishing vessels crisscrossing the waters of the inlet, and watched the myriad of people who were on the trail each in their own way; running, biking, dog walking, it seemed like all of Anchorage was enjoying the breathtaking scenery.
An Introduction to Bouldering
Bouldering is a sport enjoyed by many climbers; some boulder to train for the outdoor sport and traditional routes and others prefer to forgo the technical aspects of rock climbing and focus on simple technique in a low but physically demanding environment.
My First Trip to Camp Muir: A Florida Boy Finds His Love for the Mountains
Floridians aren’t usually associated with mountains. Growing up in South Florida, the highest point in the state is a mere 345 feet. When I announced[Read More…]
Everest Base Camp Trek Part III: To Base Camp and Back
The small Twin Otter roared down the downhill runway, and in an instant, we were 11,000 ft in the air. I sat on the right side of the plane, and in the clear daylight, I could make out the snowcapped peaks in the distance.
Everest Base Camp Trek Part 2
As dusk fell, we were invited to sit in on a puja ceremony. A puja is a cleansing ceremony, meant to dispel all bad spirits and misfortune. Spirituality guides all live here, and every person no matter their faith or ethnicity is invited to join. Inside the main prayer all is a boisterous and party-like atmosphere.
Everest Base Camp Trek Part I: Lukla to Namche Bazaar
My hands were clutching the shaky armrest of the small Twin Otter as it danced around the hills of the Kathmandu Valley. Twenty minutes into the white knuckle ride from Kathmandu to Lukla, and the plane was flying so low on the hillside terraces that we could make out the individual farms and homes as pilots just barely cleared the rooftops.
Ghoripani Trek, Nepal
Naya Pul sits on the edge of a winding river, and the trail was connected with wiry, dodgy-looking rope bridges above rushing torrents of white water. As we grew accustomed to the curious stares of the locals, and the occasional child asking for biscuits or candy, our group exited into wide open farm spaces, where green fields of mustard seed and grain stretched out under the foothills in the distance.
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