Società Calzaturiera Asolana Riunita Pedemontana Anonima, or SCARPA, translates to Associated Shoe Manufacturing Company of the Asolo Mountain Area. Located in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains, in the Asolo / Montebelluna region of Northern Italy, SCARPA was founded in … [Read more...]
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Men’s Vasque Juxt Trail Shoe: Quick Look
I just received my pair of the Vasque Juxt trail shoes and just in time for the hiking season. I plan on using these shoes for all hikes, bike rides and as a daily shoe going forward in order to get a good feel for them. What I can tell you from just pulling them out of the … [Read more...]
Things To Keep In Mind Before Climbing Outdoors
Went out this morning with Jordan McDougal. We’d been planning to run up to a solitary area that he knew about. He was going to show me a canyon that required some running and climbing to get into. First, I have to say that Jordan is fast. Second, he is nimble. Third, he makes it … [Read more...]
Salewa Alpine Trainer Boots
(Article originally published on kyledefoor.tumblr.com) Boots have always been on a 2-3 year cycle in my experience. Meaning that you’ll find a good pair, that company makes them for a couple years, then you start again because the company changes something, sends to China, … [Read more...]