This article was first published by Pinkbike.com. For Santa Cruz, the previous generation of the Tallboy was a bike that became something of a cult classic. It seemed to resonate with nearly everyone that rode it, inspiring all sorts of unique custom builds, some of them focused on eking out as much downhill performance as […]
Is it just us, or does it feel like just when you’re getting the hang of summer it starts to slip away? Welp, August is the beginning of the end, whether we like it or not. Here’s what our staff used to squeeze the most out of it. (Photo: Courtesy Autumn ) Autumn Bell Bucket […]
Kitting yourself up for any outdoor sport is a game of careful consideration. Many runners, hikers, mountain bikers, and skiers are likely familiar with the balancing act: wearing all the technical gear you need to stay comfortable, protected, warm, and dry, while channeling just enough nonchalance to let people know that you don’t really care. […]
Getting outside and rafting, surfing, and camping with my four-year-old daughter and wife is unequivocally my favorite thing in my life. It is also usually a massive pain in the ass to make happen. Since both of those things are true at the same time, I embrace any chance to streamline getting the family out […]
This article was first published by SkiMag.com. The Scores (out of 10) Overall Score: 7.11/10 Rank: #9 Hard-Snow Integrity: 7 Stability at Speed: 7.25 Carving: 7 Quickness: 8 Responsiveness: 7.75 Playfulness: 7.25 Forgiveness: 7.25 Crud Performance: 6.5 Versatility: 6.5 The Specs Price: $850 Lengths: 149, 158, 166 Dimensions: 124-75-109 Radius: 12 (158cm) Level: Novice to Advanced […]
I expected the heat from the incessant sun. But at sunrise, it was the cold that gave me grief, numbing my fingers as I fumbled with my tire’s Presta valve. I wanted to make sure everything was perfect for my ride across Death Valley, but I was challenged before I even started. The idea was […]
It’s safe to say that gravel biking has moved beyond a cycling trend and has grown into its own legitimate cycling discipline. Gravel races are booming and average cyclists like myself are ditching their road bikes for gravel-specific whips. And bike manufacturers are responding by giving those gravel bikes design tweaks that make them more […]
I’m not a survivalist, but that’s not to say I don’t end up over my head in the woods. It happens quite a bit, but I’ve never been in a situation where I needed to catch a fish to survive or start a fire to stave off hypothermia. Usually, I just need an extra bike […]
While summer was slow to kick off where I live in the Pacific Northwest, it’s roasting now. Sunscreen is always a necessity (don’t make these sunscreen mistakes), but sun hats, sunglasses, and UPF clothing add even more protection to ward off harmful rays—without requiring you to reapply. The ultraviolet protection factor, or UPF, specifies how […]
Each summer my hometown of Ashland, Oregon sees a large influx of Pacific Crest Trail hikers coming down from the hills to restock, take a zero day, and do laundry. I love walking around my town, introducing myself to PCT hikers, and asking them about their gear. By the time they have reached Ashland, northbound […]