After a long day on the trail, there’s a moment every Sierra hiker knows well—the boots come off, your feet finally breathe, and you start thinking about recovery. It’s a space more brands are paying attention to, and now Baffin is stepping into that conversation with something new. The brand recently announced the launch of … Read more
Helly Hansen’s Shine Solen Half-Zip proves its versatility in both high Sierra hikes and multi-day rafting trips. By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine In the high-elevation Sierra, sun exposure isn’t a summer nuisance—it’s a full-season challenge. And when you throw in wind, snowmelt, and rapidly changing spring weather, you need layers that can do … Read more
Built for granite scrambles and brewery patios—your spring-to-fall Sierra trail pant has arrived. Field Tested: Danner Boulder Ridge Pants In the past couple of years, I’ve moved almost exclusively to technical pants for the outdoors. With so many trail-to-town options on the market, it takes something special to stand out. The Danner Boulder Ridge Pants … Read more
Launching May 1st, 2025, Paka introduces the Ultralight Coolplus® Crew — a high-performance summer layer that blends natural alpaca fiber with cutting-edge Coolplus® yarn technology for the most breathable, moisture-managing knitwear Paka has released to date. Built for life on the move, the Ultralight Coolplus® Crew is designed for those of us who shift from … Read more
Haeleum Active Gear Helps Fight Off Mosquitos, Sun and Temperature in Pursuit to Protect All outdoors Explorers Sierra Rec Magazine Product Review- November 2017 – As the holidays approach and you start to look for a great gift idea for your explorers in the family, look to Haeleum Active Gear to protect your explorers from pesky … Read more
