About Erin McIntyre

Erin is an entrepreneur and freelance writer living in Grand Junction, CO. She enjoys snowshoeing with her husband, Mike, and dog, Maxwell, as well as hiking, traveling around the world, baking, reading and writing.

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Redfeather Designer Makes Dream Come True for Student

Jessica Cimino, 17, is a little person and needed specialized snowshoes to join her class for a trip. She's pictured here with the snowshoes her classmates used.

A few months ago, Jessica Cimino had given up on the chance to go on a week-long class snowshoe hut trip. She simply didn’t have the right gear.

It’s not like she could just head over to the sporting goods … Continue reading →

Redfeather’s History Helps Define the Evolution of Snowshoes

A company famous for producing top-quality racing snowshoes started more than 20 years ago, when necessity truly was the mother of invention. Redfeather snowshoes, owned by ORC Industries of LaCrosse, Wis., started in the highest city in the United States, … Continue reading →

There’s No Place Like Home Ranch

You don’t just stumble upon perfection like the Home Ranch in Clark, Colo. Part of the reason this place is so magical is that it’s not really on the way to anywhere, and those who have found the Home Ranch … Continue reading →

Outdoor Products Company MSR Prides Itself in Engineering, Design

If you’re looking for equipment designed by outdoorsy people with a penchant for innovation in engineering, MSR provides many options for you.

The company, founded by engineer/inventor Larry Penberthy in 1969 with the mission of making climbing equipment safer for … Continue reading →