Liz Oakes-Smart, a Bum Knee, and Steep Skiing Camps

by Rob Coppolillo May 18, 2013

It’s been a wild year, with crazy avalanches here in Colorado, an all-time winter in the Alps, and a rash of knee injuries, too. Seems like several of my friends have had various tweaks, the latest being Liz Oakes-Smart, guide and co-owner of Steep Skiing Camps with her husband, Miles. Liz (31) grew up in [...]

Dynafit’s Cho Oyu and TLT 6 (Start Saving)

by Rob Coppolillo May 10, 2013

Take two. Huh, you ask? Well, I just lost draft one of this thing due to Satan having written the code for WordPress…so there you have it. The point? The long story short? Dynafit’s TLT 6, the updated version of the TLT 5, and their new ski weapon, the Cho Oyu, are both fantastic. Here’s [...]

Lifeproof Iphone 5 Case Review

by Sonya Looney May 6, 2013

All of us Elevation Outdoors readers have an adventure-minded spirit. I love all my cool electronics, but I always make fun of myself that my gear must be durable to suit my lifestyle. I take my Iphone on every ride with me. I use it for photos or for an emergency. I have traditionally put [...]

Gregory’s “Alpinisto 35″–Pretty Darn Good

by Rob Coppolillo May 6, 2013

I’m a bigot. My longstanding prejudices sometime get the better of me, so I owe Gregory an apology. I’ve always thought of Gregory as a “backpacking” brand, rather than a maker of technical packs. After several months climbing and skiing with a Gregory “Alpinisto 35″ ($199; 3 lb. 11 oz. stock, 2 lb. 10 oz. [...]

The Explorers Club

The Explorers Club

by Doug May 6, 2013

Doug takes a tour of The Explorers Club, the members of which make up the greatest adventurers in the world.

Three Ways to Do the Animas

Three Ways to Do the Animas

by Chris Kassar May 6, 2013

When the mercury rises and cool waters beckon, head to the Animas, a gorgeous and bountiful tributary of the San Juan near Durango, and get yourself down the river.