Five-day Float on the Green River: Gates of Lodore to Split Mountain

Five-day Float on the Green River: Gates of Lodore to Split Mountain {Written by Summit Hut Gearhead Emma Harries} Gates of Lodore greet the weary boater with promises of adventure, fast rapids, and fun behind every river curve. ©Emma Harries As spring turned to summer, I had the opportunity to spend five of the longest…

Gear Guide: Tread Labs Redway Review

{Written by Summit Hut Gearhead Billy Pinkerton} It’s been 22 years since I last owned a pair of sandals. I recently got the opportunity to review a pair of Redway sandals from Tread Labs, interestingly, I now have a pair of sandals that I want to wear. As time goes on, I have found that…

Review: Salomon Advanced Skin S-Lab 5 Set Pack

Over the past couple of years I have become more excited about running and moving quickly in the backcountry has become something that I enjoy/dream about/work towards. If – like me – you want to move fast/run on the trails and still carry a bit of gear and extra water with you the Salomon Advanced…

Product Review: Buff

If there were a Ten Essentials list for garments, the Buff would definitely be on it. The Buff website describes it as a “multitasking bandanna”. It is its versatility that makes it a nearly indispensable item. The versatility is a result of a combination of high tech material and design simplicity. What could be more…