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We know people who are paid to have an adventurous life, and we’ve interviewed a few like Eric Weihenmayer, Melissa Arnot, and Lee Farmer. But what about the rest of us…those who have jobs and responsibilities that make it tougher … Continue reading
Regain your confidence when walking on packed snow and ice with the updated, simple-to-use Yaxtrax Pro traction devices.
Let’s be fair, folks…these things work
Pros: Versatile, Great Grip, Comfortable, Easy To Put On & Adjust
Cons: Bulky
Best Uses: Mixed Routes, Alpine Routes
We bought two pairs of Yak Trax Pro at the last minute in Yosemite for a winter hike up Yosemite Point. While they worked very, very well, one of mine broke but was replaced by the store where we bought it. Since that replacement, we’ve used them several times in California and in Nepal, where we unexpectedly were in snow and ice at 17,000 ft in the Himalayas. Of our whole team, including local Nepalis, we were the only ones who could walk well enough to find the way down a major pass. I’ve read the reviews about how easily they break, but I think for something under 5 oz. that you can through in your pack just-in-case, they do exactly what they should. We’ve seen people since using micro spikes and frankly, they’re no better off than we are with Yak Trax and they struggle more over rocks (much more). I would recommend these to anyone who never quite knows what conditions to expect.
Originally submitted at REI The waterproof Black Diamond Storm headlamp is built to withstand the worst weather, because the last thing you need when caught in a storm is for your headlamp to die. Black Diamond Storm Headlamp Tested in … Continue reading
Originally submitted at REI The expertly designed soles on the Asolo TPS 520 GV hiking boots reduce shock impact while enhancing stability and support. Full-grain leather uppers with seam-sealed Gore-Tex� linings provide waterproof protection from the elements. Gusseted tongues and … Continue reading
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Few things are more important than choosing the right footwear for the adventure, whether it be the Himalaya or London. While it would be great to save money and find multipurpose shoes, choosing appropriately will make things much more fun. … Continue reading
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More than anything else, we drink water. I’m sure you’ve heard about humans surviving 28 days without food but only 3 days without water. Fortunately, I haven’t had a chance to test either one. We live in Southern California (dry) … Continue reading
Originally submitted at REI What do you get when you cross a lightweight titanium spoon with a lightweight titanium fork? The ultimate eating utensil! Snow Peak Titanium Spork Indispensable By MaximumAdventure dot net from Pasadena, CA on 12/25/2011 5out of … Continue reading
