I recently planned a 10-day mountain biking trip to the high desert of western Colorado & southwestern Utah. Yes, it was awesome, but that’s another story. I’d be riding solo 3-4 hours per day, starting as close to dawn as possible to beat the combination of desert heat and afternoon thunderstorms. Before heading west, I […]
Products & Reviews
10,000 Twitter Followers = Free Osprey Pack!
When we get to 10,000 twitter followers, we’re giving away a sweet Osprey pack. Spread the word! As soon as we hit 10,000 (and we’re in the office and notice it) we’ll pick a winner. Osprey backpacks are a staff favorite, as you can read over in Jeff B.’s description of his love affair with […]
Guest Post: #OFFtheGROUND in ENO Hammocks
The following is a guest post by @ThatOutdoorGuy. I need to confess something right here, right now: I do not enjoy sleeping on the ground when I’m camping. I don’t. It doesn’t matter which brand of sleeping pad I try. Foam. Inflatable. Inflatable atop foam. Nothing works. So why it took me years of waking […]
Top 6 Patagonia clothing picks for Spring & Summer
New spring styles are here, and right now you can get them at great prices during our weekend Patagonia sale, so this seems like an excellent time to talk about some of our favorite Patagonia clothing. It’s easy to make “top ten” lists, but let’s keep it simple here and focus on three classic styles […]
Bouldering at Hueco Tanks with the Scarpa Instinct VS
The following is a guest post by Scarpa athlete (and friend of Rock/Creek) Michael Rosato. Be sure to check out the sweet video toward the bottom of the page! -JDB — Hueco Tanks, through the good and bad, will always have a special place in my heart. I have had a roller coaster of experiences […]
Patagonia trail running shorts: a review
The following gear review is by Rock/Creek Race Team member Daniel Lucas. Visit our site to browse our selection of Patagonia trail running clothing. — Summary: The Patagonia Strider Pro shorts strike a great balance between value, performance and functionality. Appearance: I was happy with the length of the shorts. I felt as though the […]