According to the international animal welfare organization Four Paws, Patagonia is using down feathers that have been plucked from live geese. Four Paws claims to have dug up evidence that Patagonia is buying down from a source in Hungary that practices live plucking.
As I get ready for my upcoming trip to Colorado and Utah, I have been curious about your go-to sources of route beta for climbing, hiking or even backcountry skiing. Below are ten sources, both online and in book form, that I consult quite regularly. I would love to hear from you which websites or guidebooks you use, as I know many are about personal preference and also regional.
If you plan on doing any air travel this winter, you might want to bring along a Merrell Guise or Charade Jacket
. Given all the travel chaos so far this season, being able to transform your jacket into a verifiable neck pillow will come in handy when you are stuck on the tarmac for hours or better yet, stuck in the terminal for days on end.
Earlier this month, I was sent one of the new waterproof BikeGlow Safety Lights to test out. I immediately had the resident bike mechanic fix it to my commuter bike and have been in disco heaven ever since. Meant to enhance your visibility at night, the BikeGlow Safety Light
makes a great looking accessory even in the daytime.
Breckenridge, Colorado company Rocky Mountain Underground has recently stormed onto the ski scene. Looking to differentiate themselves by not only attention to detail but with superior customer service, you will automatically become an integral part of the design team when you buy your first pair of RMU Skis.
Slovenia. I knew little about this small, young country beyond its geographical importance during WWI and subsequent service as Hemingway’s canvas in A Farewell to Arms. Ever since the breakup of Yugoslavia…
Halfway through our ride for the day, we stop to…
After a difficult Covid summer and fall, skiers, snowshoers, sledders…
Back in May, I moved to London. While I don’t…
I’ve been spending quite a bit of time on two…
Last month, I had the opportunity to spend a few…
Last week I traveled to Sedona with REI to test…
