MSR Lightning Axis Snowshoes
Lisa Densmore
December 13, 2011
The MSR Lightning Axis snowshoes have great traction in the snow and ice. The storm took us by surprise, dumping 8 inches of snow on the Beartooth Mountains in Montana where we were spending a long weekend. We were there to get outdoors and I wasn’t about to let, well, a lot of snow stop me. Luckily... Read more »
Black Diamond Distance FL Z-Poles
Lisa Densmore
December 13, 2011
The Black DiamondDistance FL Z-Poles are great hiking poles for short or long distances. It’s not my age; it’s my mileage. After many years of hiking, my knees and hips feel tired on occasion, particularly when I trek up or down something steep. But I love to explore the trails near the places I... Read more »
2011 Canoe & Kayak Buyer’s Guide
June 2, 2011
Is there a better way to spend a summer day than paddling a boat? It’s hard to think of another activity that lets you peacefully explore bays, rivers and shorelines with friends and family. Whether your boat of choice is a canoe, kayak or sit-on-top, paddlesports brands are offering more choices than... Read more »
2009 Canoe & Kayak Buyer’s Guide
June 19, 2009
Quietly paddling along the edge of a reed-lined lakeshore, through the maze of a mangrove-twisted seashore, or down a pristine and crystal-clear creek offers the chance to see and hear a piece of the wild world that can only be found from the cockpit of a human-powered watercraft. The recreational and... Read more »
Snowshoeing in Winter Wonderland
October 28, 2008
If you don’t camp during winter but still want to enjoy an outdoor activity, a great alternative is snowshoeing. Though snowshoeing dates back to more than 6000 years ago, the act of walking across the top of deep snow boomed as a recreational phenomenon in the 1990s, and has made it the snow sport... Read more »
Gear Test: Cadac Safari Chef and Coleman Fastback Kayak
October 13, 2008
Cadac Safari Chef By Rich Johnson Always on the hunt for the perfect portable grill, we think this time we’ve come pretty close to finding it. The Safari Chef grill is manufactured by Cadac SA in South Africa and marketed in this country by the Portable Grill Store. What makes it so attractive is... Read more »
Black Diamond Trekking Poles
July 9, 2008
BLACK DIAMOND TREKKING POLES Trekking poles can be a blessing for hikers of all ages and aspirations. It doesn’t matter whether your bagging a peak or exploring a lazy trail through the woods, a pair of trekking poles can make the experience a lot easier and more fun. What can a pair of trekking... Read more »
THULE 897XT HULLAVATOR KAYAK RACK SYSTEM
June 18, 2008
Not everyone is tall or sturdy enough to easily hoist a kayak onto the top of their vehicle, but the Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak rack system reduces the lifting power needed to load a boat to the roof of the vehicle by 50 percent. Steve Doviak, Thule Marketing Manager told us, “With the Hullavator,... Read more »
2008 Canoe & Kayak Buyer’s Guide
May 29, 2008
Why buy a canoe or kayak? It’s the best watercraft choice for viewing wildlife, reeling in the big one, or experiencing the thrill of running whitewater. Canoes and kayaks are relatively lightweight and easy to manage. They are affordable and low maintenance in comparison to other types of boats,... Read more »
Canoe & Kayak Buyer’s Guide
June 7, 2007
For those coming into the paddle sports and sometimes worrying about staying upright and comfortable on the water, don’t fret. Nowadays, canoes and kayaks are so darned stable that it’s almost impossible to flip them over. Stability aside, the canoes and kayaks of today are also lightweight,... Read more »
