What do dads really want for Father’s Day anyways, a new tie? Doubtful. A new power tool? Possibly. Maybe a Nemo Helios Pressure Shower for his next camping trip, or an elite level cycling camera mount by K-Edge for his GoPro camera? Now that’s more like it! We asked a few of our MPGear/CyclocrossRacing.com crew … Continue reading »
One of our top selling brands, Nemo, has received a lot of press recently and for good reason as there’s plenty to love about Nemo’s gear. Their products include tents ranging from featherweight to extreme condition mountaineering tents, sleeping pads and pillows, tent accessories, green gear and they also just recently introduced a new series … Continue reading »
I often hear people say in conversation, “Oh, I’m an avid hiker, I just love hiking”, only to discover in the course of the conversation that they have gone hiking twice this year and those hikes consisted of 2 mile nature walks. Now, I’ve got no beef with them going on small walks along flat … Continue reading »
I started the 36-mile hike in the Olympic National Park with overcast skies above (a park that Congress designated 95% wilderness protected, hey, they do get it right occasionally). Crossing my fingers in hopes that the skies would hold, I started my adventure up the North Fork Quinault River with dry trails below my Inov8 … Continue reading »
I remember when I first started backpacking as a kid in the early-to-mid 70’s (I know, I know… that dates me, and I really don’t like thinking about it!). My family had been backpacking for years, so as soon as I got old enough to carry a pack I got a hand-me-down Kelty external frame … Continue reading »
Hiking in the backcountry is certain to test the limits of your gear. Each person, carries the gear they need to survive for the length of time they are on the trail, whether it is a simple overnight hike or a multi-day excursion and with the possibility of experiencing a wide variety of weather, from … Continue reading »
At a recent Mountains Plus company picnic, we were reminiscing about the fun we used to have at mountain bike races when the sport was in its infant stages in the late 80′s and early 90′s. It was a brand new sport, so everyone involved was jazzed and excited about just being a part of … Continue reading »
Sorry folks, Pete was in Kawasaki, Japan last week custom installing a Thule Fairing. I love Japan and had a little too much sake to write up a blog, but I’m back now. Heading to Texas this week to compete in a 12-hour adventure race. It’ll be a blast, although I’m a little rusty with … Continue reading »
Pete O’Gear here, checking in for this weeks adventure. I’ll be travelling to Vermont this week with my Losi 3P tent, Losi 3P pawprint, and a couple good friends. We plan to hike the 23 mile Glastenbury Mountain trail. As many of the good folks from Marlboro Vermont know, this covers a small portion of … Continue reading »
Zola Budd placed barefoot running on the world stage when she competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics. Her barefoot run became a side note when contact was made between her and fellow competitor Mary Decker. Today, barefoot running is gathering momentum thanks to the best-selling book by Christopher McDougall, “Born to Run”. Born to Run … Continue reading »
Join in the celebration of Earth Day at MPGear with a Greenday gear 10% off coupon. Use greenday as the coupon code during your check out process after selecting your green gear from the green gear category. No doubt about it, 10% off! Ok, enough g-words to make your Brain Stew/Jaded? Well then, Welcome to … Continue reading »
Starting today, and continuing through Friday, Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear is providing an additional 10% OFF any gear purchased. We realize that tax time can be a pain in the rear, so to offset some of the anguish you tax filers (pretty much everybody in the U.S.) are going through, MPGear.com is automatically providing an … Continue reading »
Over 100 National Parks will host fee-free days during National Park Week, April 17th – 25th. America’s best idea, has gotten even better with this fee waiver week, covering 42 states. A few of the National Parks included on this list: Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree, Mesa Verde, Everglades, Craters of the Moon, Yellowstone, Acadia, Harpers … Continue reading »
After a three year hiatus, Raid The North Extreme, a 6 day, 500k, non-stop, epicurean, hedonistic, adventure race has made its return! Last produced in 2007, this unsupported race will take place in The West Kootenays of BC from September 4th to the 12th. In true Raid The North style, this race course will challenge … Continue reading »
Staying in Puget Sound this week, thought I’d do an urban hike on over to Kirkland with my new Osprey Aether 70 pack. I’m training for an ascent this summer on Mt. Rainier so I loaded my Aether 70 up with 25 pounds of gear and hiked along the Burke Gilman trail, around Lake Washington, … Continue reading »
