Spring has officially sprung here in Washington state! What better way to celebrate the warm weather, and break out of hibernation than to hit the trail and go for a hike. To find some of Washington’s most beautiful spring hikes, we contacted the experts. Our friends Nathan and Jer at HikingWithMyBrother.com have hiked just about … Continue reading »
Have you heard the word? The newest trend in water sports is stand up paddle boarding, or SUP! I went out on a rare sunny and hot Tuesday evening to try and I have to say, I get it. I have always loved the water and pretty much all water sports, so I am not … Continue reading »
The MPGear Team headed to Salt Lake City for Outdoor Retailer last week to see the new Spring 2013 products in person. After three days of meetings and walking the show floor, our feet hurt (I didn’t remember to bring my Hokas) but we are really excited for next spring! Tons of great new tents … Continue reading »
Ever wonder what the most popular day runners go running on? Or, how you can avoid shin splints? We found this interesting infographic today via greatlist.com and thought we’d share it for your Wednesday afternoon entertainment…enjoy! More Health and Fitness News & Tips at Greatist.
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Who do you think would win in a race between a snowkayaker and a snowsurfer (yes, that’s right…a snowsurfer, not a snowboarder!)? The result may surprise you…or may not, either way it’s a fun video to check out!
Sorry we’re a little later with this than we’d originally planned, but hey…better late than never, right? In case you missed our last edition (featuring Katy Perry), these installments take a celebrity and hypothesize what that person would buy if he or she were to walk into Mountains Plus looking for a tent, backpack, and … Continue reading »
For all the DADs out there! You know it!
Outdoor retailers, in the midst of a perfect storm, find themselves scrambling to soften the angry cries coming from disappointed customers. Outdoor retailers are battling, fighting and outbidding one another, along with the high rolling box stores of Costco, Home Depot and Wal-Mart, for cargo shipping space. A battle between David and Goliath and it … Continue reading »
From the man who brought you the iconic road biking video “Performance” now brings you his newly released mountain bike version – GET DIRTY!
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 »
Yesterday, in an announcement that stung the biking world, seven-time tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, stated that he has become part-owner of the honey-based natural energy gel, bar, and organic chew maker Honey Stinger. Lance, in his new role (which at this time remains undisclosed), will become chief beekeeper, replacing the once proud nine-time … Continue reading »
Seen from Muscle beach to Golden Gardens, the activity that is crossing the nation is all about balance and core strength. What began as an activity for rock climbers is now a balancing act in local urban parks. Slacklining, is a sport that uses nylon webbing stretched between two anchor points, typically from one tree … Continue reading »
