Winter Wonderland-Crater Lake and The Watchman
Crater Lake is the best location that I have visited in the winter, hands down. With the Rim Village at 7100ft, the access to the high country is easy, well plowed and amazing. Also, the route finding is also easy, thanks to the Rim Drive that circles the crater of this once mighty mountain, Mazama. […]
The Gear Closet-Integral Designs Crysallis Bivy
This is the bivy sack that I use in the winter season because it is made of highly breathable Event on the top and thick nylon on the bottom half. I usually rock this bivy on its own, without a tarp due to the fact that it has a breathing tube if it starts snowing […]
Western Mountaineering Factory Tour
Over the Christmas break this year, I had the pleasure of visiting Western Mountaineering’s Factory in San Jose California. They have been manufacturing fine down equipment for more than 30 years and have a fantastic reputation for quality and craftsmanship. There I was met by a very knowledgeable gent named Gary Peterson, who oversees the […]