Bow Wow

by Elevate August 5, 2009

When your pooch gives you that look, it doesn’t necessarily mean he needs to go to the bathroom—he just wants some new doggie gear. We thought we’d change it up this issue and cover what a dog wants instead of what a girl wants. Not that we’re suggesting that a dog is a valid substitute [...]

Let the Sunblock In

by Brian Litz August 5, 2009

Our curmudgeon says it’s easy to forget, but making sure to protect your skin is essential in the outdoors. Being blond haired, blue eyed, and relatively fair skinned, I’ve been hip to the sun, the skin and the deleterious things can happen when the two meet, for a long time. Still, like many people, I [...]

Adventure Casual

by Adam W. Chase August 5, 2009

Who says fashion and function can’t meet? These seven essentials bridge the style-performance gap. Because I live and work in Boulder and play the dual role of “professional” (as a lawyer) and “professional athlete” (adventure racer, trail runner, etc.), I am constantly navigating between two worlds and my wardrobe reflects that attempt.  (My mother, who [...]

Green Schmeen

by Doug August 5, 2009

Sick and tired of hearing about how green your gear is? So are we. So we tried to rethink the way we defined green for these eight sustainable products. We are now officially numb to green product claims. Because really, making and buying stuff consumes energy by its very nature. Very few store-bought products are [...]

Listen Up

by Doug August 5, 2009

Download the best from the  2009 Folks Festival Lineup. M. WARD Hold Time (Merge, 2009) With a list of influences dating from Don McLean’s glory days, M.Ward runs below the mainstream radar but Hold Time may be the Portland-based indie fave’s most accessible album yet. His cover of Buddy Holly’s “Rave On” is at once [...]

Acoustic Bliss

by Doug August 5, 2009

The Folks Festival may not be as popular as Telluride Bluegrass and Rockygrass, but this can’t-miss event up in Lyons draws some of the best acts in the country and there’s something refreshing about the vibe. So pony up for your tickets and plan for a chill weekend of tunes and lawn chairs. I would [...]