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Patagonia R1 Fleece Pullover Review MSRP: $129 Official Website: Patagonia Summary: The Patagonia R1 Fleece Pullover is an ideal, compact, insulating, layering option because it traps heat and wicks moisture. It's simplistic design allows the R1 to adapt to any season and...
Gear Review: Patagonia Triolet Jacket MSRP: $429 Official Website: Patagonia Summary: The Patagonia Triolet Jacket is a go anywhere, do anything technical shell that will keep you dry in any conditions. Weight: 589 g (20.8 oz) _______________________________________________ The Patagonia Triolet Jacket is a go anywhere,...
Gear Review: Smith Touchstone Sunglasses MSRP: $209 Style: Black Matte Frame with ChromaPop Polarized Blue Mirror Lens Summary: The Smith Touchstone sunglasses utilize game changing ChromaPop lens technology that boosts color definition and clarity. Combine this with a lightweight, sturdy, stylish, well designed...
Hiking Garnet Mountain in the Gallatin Range of Montana Location: Garnet Mountain Gallatin Canyon, Gallatin Range, Montana Rating: I Class 1 Type: Out and Back Trailhead: Storm Castle Trailhead Distance: 8 miles Time: 4 hours Elevation Storm Castle TH: 5450' Elevation Garnet Mountain: 8245' Total Elevation Gain: 2850' Lat/Long:...
Hiking To The Sentinel In The Gallatin Range of Montana Location: The Sentinel, Portal Creek, Gallatin Canyon, Gallatin Range Trailhead: Upper Portal Creek Trailhead - 5.1 miles north of Big Sky Turn off, then 6.8 miles east on Portal Creek Road Type: Out...
Gear Review: Dynafit Titan TF-X Alpine Touring Boot MSRP: $759 Summary: The Dynafit Titan alpine touring boot is an versatile, burly, 4-buckle boot with both a walk mode and interchangeable soles. It's a hard charging boot that easily outperforms many alpine boots....
Hiking Mount Blackmore In The Gallatin Range of Montana Location: Hyalite Canyon, Gallatin Range Grade: I Class 1 Type: Out and Back Trail Trailhead: Hyalite Day Use Area, Blackmore Trailhead Distance: 12 miles round trip Time: 6-7 hours round trip Trailhead Elevation: 6720' Mount Blackmore Elevation: 10,154' Total Vertical Gain:...
Gear Review: Liberty Variant 97 Skis MSRP: $819 Summary:  An award winning freeride powerhouse that excels in all-conditions and all-terrain. The Liberty Variant 97 is a reliable, high performance skiing machine that is at home in the resort and the backcountry. Weight: 2200 grams / 4.85 lbs...
Climbing Foxtrot in the Gallatin Canyon Foxtrot is a 5.5 trad climb located in the Gallatin Canyon. The route works up the river facing prow of the Pineapple Buttress. It's located on the the east side gneiss formations of the Gallatin...
Gear Review: Patagonia Simple Guide Hoody Price: $149 Weight: 549 grams / 19.4 oz Summary: A lightweight, weather resistant, soft-shell jacket that offers superb mobility, breathability, durability, and versatility. Ideal for ski touring, peak bagging, and climbing The Patagonia Simple Guide Hoody is the...