Visual adventure from Carlos Eliason
She finally got her US passport, I needed a break from the hometown, and we both needed an escape. Something relatively easy, but that still packed a punch; Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area delivered. The only question is: When do I go back? The answer: As soon as possible. We didn’t have much … Continue reading The Great Vancouver Escape, in Three Days or Less
Warm and wind resistant, the Arenite Hoody mixed between soft-shell and fleece comforts for high-output activities in the cold. Fleece is an interesting thing for the outdoors. It’s light, warm, and breathes extremely well; perfectly suited for high output pursuits. But, it breaths so well that a chilly wind can sap all the warm you’ve … Continue reading Arc’teryx Arenite Fleece Hoody Review
For whatever reason September has been a slow month for me. Not many hiking trips and few backpacking outings. Being sick then nearby forest fires making the skies look crummy really kill one’s game. Not to mention the day job… But things are picking back up with a few shipment of goodies this week making … Continue reading Upcoming Fall gear preview
With so many images from my trip to Mount Whitney and a handful from the basecamp of Mt. Whitney Portal, I figured I would share a couple more that wouldn’t fit in the summit post. Mt. Whitney Portal is a great campground just down the hill from the summit. A ways off HWY395, directly West … Continue reading Mt. Whitney Portal Campground – A few extra pics
Mammoth white titans rest on shoulders of the earth. Like ancient ghosts, they rise up and disappear into the dry land east of the Sierra Nevadas. The peak of Mount Whitney stands before us, though I can’t decide if it’s a friend or enemy. It calls regardless. This is the short acclimation process our group … Continue reading The journey inward and up to Mount Whitney
Instagram. People on mountaintops. That perfect cup of coffee from just outside a tent. Norway. Chris Burkard. Starscapes that seem too unbelievable to be true. I sit and write and I ponder the abyss of infinitely epic frames of nature. All these photos of the great outdoors, what does it do to our brains, or … Continue reading Adventure photography and the casual observer
When summer rears its unforgiving head it can be an ugly thing. Hiking, running, climbing, all tough on their own, but add in intense heat and you’ve got yourself a recipe for discomfort, even danger. In California, summers range from low 90ºs to over 100ºF and beyond, depending on location. Managing body temperature is critical, … Continue reading Essential Arc’teryx gear for surviving the blistering heat
