Favorites from the ‘Gear & Books’ Category

A must-read: The Golden Spruce by John Vaillant

A must-read:  The Golden Spruce by John Vaillant

This book could be described as John Krakauer meets Sigurd Olson; true crime meets nature essay; bio-abundance meets human consumption. It’s a factual look at the illegal felling of a giant Golden Spruce in the Queen Charlotte Islands – but the facts are often stranger and more compelling than fiction. In the end, it’s a [...]

Book Review: Soggy Sneakers

Book Review: Soggy Sneakers

Here’s a sure cure for the winter’s-never-gonna-end blues:  Tuck in with a copy of the best guide to Oregon waterways, and start planning a summer paddle adventure. Just about every doable river run is covered, and the authors supply the need-to-know info in a very clear, useful layout.

One-size-fits-all valentines for your adventurist sweetie

One-size-fits-all valentines for your adventurist sweetie

Nothing says love like cozy feet. Replace your sweetheart’s holey old woolies with a pair of warm, cushie socks. We like Bridgedale socks because they let you tread lightly – the company is very earth-friendly. Find your socks here. . Does your valentine bike to yoga? You can give years of stress-free trips to and [...]

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