In the winter, the most dangerous part of my day starts when I step out of the house. Our short and flat driveway is far from treacherous during the summer, but five cars, eight people and zero accountability for shoveling … Continue reading
Category Archives: Footwear
Patagonia’s Inspired Bly Mid GORE-TEX Boot
Patagonia has long served consumers with thoughtful and intuitive clothing options that can, in simple alliterative terms, be described as functional fashion. Design and quality so good and so specific you can pick them out in a crowd. They’ve done … Continue reading
Chaco Arbora Boots: From Yoga or the Gym to Dinner and on
I’ve always been a fan of Chaco soles. Their sandals give the wearer foot arch support in a nude environment. But now, I must admit, I am a fan of Chaco’s soul. Their unequivocal answer to when you can’t waiver … Continue reading
Post-holiday Outdoor Gear Essentials for Snowshoers
So, what gear made it into the backpacks of our gear reviewers after the holiday gift-giving surge? From traction gear to emergency gear, Snowshoe Magazine has a few recommendations from our reviewers and some readers.
STABILicers Original –
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The North Face Snowshoe Combo: Jacket, Pants, Boots and Backpack
In this video, Snowshoe Magazine reviews The North Face snowshoeing combo: Perception Jacket, Mountain Pants, Snow Beast Boots and the Patrol 34 Backpack.
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Aetrex Blackberry Boots: Après-snowshoe Footwear for Après-everything
Not necessarily for snowshoeing – or even made for a snowshoe binding – the Aetrex Blackberry Boots are the après-snowshoe footwear for the winter season. But what makes these boots better than just about anything else that can be worn … Continue reading
Gear Review: KEEN Pearson Mid Boots
It’s hard to overstate the value of a good approach shoe. It needs to be comfortable enough to slip into after a day in the hills, heavy duty enough to survive in a snow packed parking lot, loose enough to … Continue reading
Gear Review: Chaco Arbora Tall Waterproof Nurl Boots
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Gear Review: Keen Revel Winter Hiking Boots
A common rule of outdoor adventure is to break in your equipment before you hit the trail. And understandably. One of the fastest ways to kill your buzz is to suffer through ill-fitting gear after setting off from the trailhead … Continue reading
Some Pre-season Gear Reviews: Blundstone, SteriPEN and Osprey
With snowshoe season just around the corner, here are several options for gearing up.
Blundstone 560 Series Boot
With a history dating back to the 1850s, Blundstone, an Australian company, has been making dependable footwear while establishing its stellar reputation … Continue reading






















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