Review: Spark II Sleeping Bag by Sea-to-Summit
Overview
The Spark II, rated for 35°F/ 1°C , is an ideal ultra-lightweight, super compressible sleeping bag for three-season camping, backpacking and self-supported ultra-marathons.
Pros
When compressed, it fits into the palm of your hand.
Warmer...
Review: C2 Performance Tights…Oh so SOFT!
Overview
I took C2’s Performance Tights for a spin on a backpacking trip to CO, where I climbed Pikes Peak in snow with 11F cold temperatures, and again on the famous and windy Presidential Traverse in...
Review: Thule Backpacks – The Stir 35L & Versant 60L
Overview
If you haven’t tried a Thule backpack, get one!
My partner and I backpacked over 100 miles and climbed a couple Colorado 14’ers, in winter conditions, to test out Thule’s Stir 35 and Versant 60L...
Lucky to be Alive! – Mountain Climbing Gone Wrong
On Wednesday, May 25, 2016, RG, my hiking partner, and I fell half way down an icy mountain and almost died. We want to thank Custer County Search and Rescue, EMS and Pueblo Park...
Climbing Pikes Peak via The Barr Trail
Trip Report
My partner and I climbed Pikes Peak (14,110 ft.), via the Barr Trail (7,800 ft)l, a week before Memorial Day. 26 miles RT. Temps ranged from 78F to 27F (felt like 13F w/ 21...
