Gear Reviews

Hilarious. Goofy. Useless. Cumbersome. Those were my thoughts when I would see someone hiking with trekking poles back in the late 90’s when my love ...

We bond with our equipment, at least in part, through what we endure with each other. Mine bears the harsh burden of abuse because I ...

Our annual gift guide leans heavily towards things and experiences you can buy here locally from a real person at a real shop. We include ...

Fall’s colder temps mean prescription lenses and sunglasses start fogging up more frequently on bike rides, runs, and even strenuous hikes. Locally-owned company Zip Wax ...

NW Outdoors (3220 North Division Street, Spokane) If you need new skis, snowboard gear, snowshoes, or other winter gear or apparel but would rather not ...

Sports Creel (free with boot purchase) One of the most frustrating aspects of alpine skiing is finding a pair of boots that fit your feet ...

Spokane Alpine Haus, $649 Nordica has put out many award-winning skis over the years, and the company’s attempt at working with the brand’s top female ...

Mountain Gear ($1,049-$1,149) Touring in the backcountry can be risky. Avy danger is a real threat that backcountry enthusiasts do their best to avoid or ...

(Sports Outlet, $599) When Wintersport officially closed its doors, Sports Outlet scooped up the opportunity to become Spokane’s new Lib-Tech dealer. With that came the ...