One of the best ways to relax while camping is in a hammock. They’re versatile and quick to set up. They keep you off the ground away from bugs and creepy-crawlies. And, best of all, they’re incredibly comfortable.
Wenger EvoGrip S18 Swiss Army Knife Review
The Wenger EvoGrip S18 Swiss Army Knife is a great knife to bring along into the backcountry. It’s also the kind of knife I find handy laying around the house to open packages and tackle various little tasks. Having so many functions in a small design, it can also be kept in your car or purse when you’re not out hiking with it.
Book Giveaway: Climbing Fitz Roy, 1968: Reflections on the Lost Photos of the Third Ascent
Through rare photos and personal essays, Climbing Fitz Roy, 1968 tells the tale of a six-month excursion to Patagonia, Chile, that changed the lives of five rock climbers dubbed the “Funhogs”—Yvon Chouinard (founder of Patagonia), Doug Tompkins (founder of The North Face/Esprit), Dick Dorworth, Chris Jones and Lito Tejada-Flores. The 1968 Fitz Roy climb would impact the […]
Anarchy Snow Goggle Holiday Giveaway
Need a pair of snow goggles for this winter season? How about one of the two pairs below from Anarchy Eyewear, for free? Sounds good? All you need to do is email [email protected] and put “Anarchy Giveaway” in the subject line. On Friday Dec 7, at midnight the contest closes and I’ll shortly after pick […]
Win Tickets to Next Week’s VIMFF Fall Series
VIMFF is raffling off tickets to the VIMFF 2011 Fall Series (Nov 15-17)! Contest participation is simple: you just need to send an email to [email protected] and put VIMFF TICKETS and your first and last name in the subject line. The contest deadline is Monday Nov 14 at 12:00 noon, and winners will be notified by email a […]
