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Lems Trail Blazer vs. Mesa Verde: Two Zero-Drop Shoes for Very Different Days
I had never heard of Lems Shoes before meeting the brand at Outdoor Media Summit. What caught my attention was the combination of minimalist design, wide toe boxes and zero-drop construction. I have worn zero-drop shoes before and generally enjoyed the way they feel, but I do not necessarily begin every shoe search by looking…
Lems Trail Blazer vs. Mesa Verde: Two Zero-Drop Shoes for Very Different Days
I had never heard of Lems Shoes before meeting the brand at Outdoor Media Summit. What caught my attention was the combination of minimalist design, wide toe boxes and zero-drop construction. I have worn zero-drop shoes before and generally enjoyed the way they feel, but I do not necessarily begin every shoe search by looking…
Marmot AirFleece Review: The Layer I Didn’t Know I Needed in the PNW
For years in the Sierra Nevada, a fleece this warm was a specialized piece of gear for me. I might have carried one while snowshoeing, camping in colder conditions or heading into the mountains when the forecast clearly called for another layer. It was not something I automatically placed in my pack for every spring…
Marmot Trailway Pants Review: From PNW Mud to the Yosemite Backcountry
My first real outing in the Marmot Trailway hiking pants began on a rainy spring morning near Bellingham, Washington. We headed to Blanchard State Forest for a seven-mile loop connecting Lily and Lizard lakes. It is a classic Pacific Northwest hike: a casual forest climb, two hidden lakes and trails that remain in good condition…
Signature Sierra Experiences
After 14 years exploring the Sierra Nevada, these are the classic adventures that define this incredible mountain range.
