The word “Thermos” has become the pop-culture moniker for any and all vacuum insulated food and beverage container, but it is actually the name of a company founded in Germany in 1904 that developed the world’s first stainless steel vacuum bottle in 1978. Today, the company operates in Japan, U.K., Canada, and Australia under the […]
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When it’s snowing outside, there’s nothing more comforting than a mug full of something hot and steamy warming your hands, smoldering on your lips, and thawing you down to your toes. When I was a kid, I conducted a lot of tea parties with my sisters and our dolls. My mom had a set of
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Invigorating exercise can be accomplished locally with adaptive Nordic skiing at the easily-accessible and groomed Dwight Merkel Sports Complex. Current grooming conditions: 509-363-5418 Another option is an excursion to the Mount Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park. With improved accessibility to Selkirk Lodge, adaptive skiers can enjoy the mountain sunshine and the meandering forest trails (Sno-Park permit
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On a recent rainy weekend, a unique group of climbing rookies assembled at Wild Walls for a Vertical Intro clinic. Ranging in age from 5-75, they didn’t typify the usual sport climber. There were participants in wheelchairs, others were missing a limb, and another was blind. One at a time, each climber learned the technical
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Comfortable, breathable waterproof socks? Say what? I liked the idea and could immediately envision multiple outdoor recreation applications. But other than a pair of bulky, blister-tempting Gore-Tex socks I once owned, I had never heard of waterproof socks, especially nothing like the Bridgedale Stormsock. Aren’t waterproof boots enough to keep the feet warm and dry
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These jeans were originally made for rock climbers to provide abrasion protection and the fabric stretch and flexibility needed to pull off dynamic moves. But they are really taking off with general outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate the comfort and style of an athletic, technical pair of jeans. Boulder Denim’s 360-degree Extreme Diagonal Stretch technology moves with the
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How many times have you pulled your phone out of your winter jacket for an epic powder shot, quick Instagram post, or call to let someone know you’ll be late, again, only to watch your battery life drop from 40% to zero right before your eyes? Hustle up that Christmas cash and order a Phoozy.
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Leki rightly describes these alpine ski gloves as a cold weather warrior. The combination of a waterproof and windproof membrane and high-bulk Primaloft lining make my hands feel cocooned in a soft, warm shell. Despite the extreme warmth, these gloves are incredibly pliable and maintain excellent finger and hand dexterity. They seem to breathe well
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These light and strong aluminum and carbon adjustable ski poles excel both inbounds and in the backcountry, but the innovative twist of the ski pole/ski glove interface is what really sets this set-up apart. Add a pair of Leki Xplore XT S ski gloves with the Trigger Loop system that secures effortlessly to several Leki
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