Our sister YouTube channel, travel | photo | film, presents this snowy nighttime walk around one of Niseko’s prime ski bases, Hirafu Village, in Hokkaido, Japan. Food trucks, night skiing, and sub-freezing temperatures.
How Are Your Winter Boots?
We recently got hit with a real winter storm here on the U.S. east coast.
Due to the unusually low temps, the storm had me scrambling to find my winter boots.
You know, I’d forgotten how great these boots were.
They’re incredibly warm, stable on snow and ice, waterproof, comfortable, and sturdy.
These are the Salomon Toundra Pro boots.
Continue reading “How Are Your Winter Boots?”That Time Clif Bar Made a Pizza Energy Drink
No, seriously.
What’s the weirdest energy snack you’ve ever had? A protein cookie? That goo that tastes like melted gummy bears? Well, what if I told you Clif Bar once made an energy puree that tasted like pizza? Yes, this was a real product. A squeezable, savory, tomato and basil flavored pouch that you were supposed to gulp down mid-run, mid-climb, or mid-regret.
In this video, we’re digging into the surprisingly real, extremely brief life of Clif’s Pizza Margherita energy food and what it says about flavor, fitness, and the limits of innovation.
Continue reading “That Time Clif Bar Made a Pizza Energy Drink”What Was Arc’teryx Thinking?
Arc’teryx is under fire after sponsoring a massive fireworks display in the Himalayas. The event, called Rising Dragon, has sparked outrage from environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts who question its impact on fragile ecosystems and sacred landscapes.
In this video, we break down:
- What happened in Tibet’s Shigatse region;
- Why the outdoor community is upset;
- Arc’teryx’s response and apology;
- The company’s history of ownership changes and expansion in China; and
- What this means for the brand’s reputation moving forward.
Missing Climber Matthew Greene
“We must not be too scared to take risks, and most of all, we must live life to the fullest.” These were the words of Matthew Greene, an adventurer, a teacher, and a man whose disappearance in California’s Sierra Nevada has baffled experts and those who have sought out his whereabouts for over a decade.
Continue reading “Missing Climber Matthew Greene”The Best Merino Wool Socks I’ve Ever Worn
Looking for some great socks from a company that stands behind its products? Look no more.
Rock Exotica Silent Partner
It’s not often a purchase of climbing equipment turns into a Berkshire Hathaway level investment, but if you picked up one of these a few years ago, you were very fortunate.
Let’s delve into what makes this unique piece of climbing gear so rare, and so expensive.
Discontinued Gear I’m Still Using
Outdoor gear companies are always innovating and marketers always want to sell things. Sometimes, older discontinued gear simply does the job. These four items discontinued by their makers still deliver after years of use. I’ll tell you why they remain my favorites and why great discontinued gear–used or new–just makes sense in 2024 and beyond.