Get the Drift?

The Gregory Drift Winter Pack that is. Designed with a narrow profile and constructed with abrasion and puncture resistant fabrics this pack is great for those winter adventures. With enough space to carry a shovel and probe, this pack, with its ski carry system, allows you to stow your skis vertically or diagonally with its … Continue reading

Adventures of Mr. Pete O’Gear

(cont’d from last week) …hit you with my time travel Atlas trekking pole. Every Thursday you’ll be transported to a different location, ha, ha, I hope you have your Travel Bags packed.” The tiny child-like man withdrew a pole from his Gamut and pointed it directly at Mr. Pete O’Gear. A Virga like streak of … Continue reading

Bottles & Bottles & Bottles galore!

MPGear has an excellent selection of CamelBak water bottles, these make great gifts. The CamelBak insulated Podium Chill Bottle – $6.00! This is a great bottle for warm and cold weather alike. Pour some warm tea in for those cold, wet bike rides during Winter or chill down in the Summer with a gulp of … Continue reading

Dugast – Getting them while they last!

The ultimate in cyclocross tires! Race on the ultimate tire for winners. Cotton casings provide the best ride quality, hand glued treads provide the traction. Dugast, the perfect combination of light weight and responsiveness. We’ve got: The Rhino in sizes ranging from 30mm, 32mm, and 34mm. The Typhoon in sizes ranging from 32mm and 34mm. … Continue reading

Let their be light!

Here at Mountains Plus, we enjoy commuting to work by other means outside of driving our own cars. Its fun to be outside, and feels good to get the exercise. Although biking to work is fun year round, when the seasons start changing and the sun sets by 4 in the afternoon cyclists need to … Continue reading

Stickup in the Yakima Canyon!

Out-in the Yakima River Canyon, I was riding the trails today, on my Bighorn, gazing along the tops of the hills. Ah, fresh snow, best be getting ready for winter. When out of the bushes jumped a fella, “This is a Stickup mister”. I said, “Alright, let’s settle down EZ Rider. What do you want?” … Continue reading

Fees Waived on V-Day

The fees at lands managed by the National Parks will be waived this Wednesday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day. If you have to work, call in sick and get out and explore the National Park that is right next door. If you can’t get out, check out the The National Park series by … Continue reading

Out of Sweets, MPGear has got some Treats!

Out of Halloween candy? MPGear.com has got a bag full of goodies for you. No cavities! Guaranteed! (Well, unless you fill up your reservoir with liquid sugar and neglect brushing your teeth for a week on that 93 mile hike.) Atlas Elektra 923 Kits – 42% OFF! Camelbak 70 oz. UnBottle – 50% OFF Gregory … Continue reading

ATLAS-Race, Run, Elektra

A new shipment of Atlas snowshoes has just arrived at MPGear. All around the world, Atlas snowshoes have blazed a path, from the Rockies to the Alps. With a pair of Atlas Race snowshoes strapped to your feet you can deliver that punishing blow to your fellow competitors racing in the snow and capture a … Continue reading

TRANSPORT your gear with an OSPREY

We are getting close to the holiday season which means one thing…travel!! And Osprey has the new bags that will get you and your gear where you need to go. The new Transporter series has four bag sizes to meet all your basic gear hauling & travel needs. The Transporter 46 is sized perfectly for … Continue reading

The new member of MPGear.com

Hi, my name is Yeager-san (Joel) and I’ve recently joined the MPGear.com team and thought I’d introduce myself. I’ve left the confines of an office desk job and now work in the outdoor industry, how exciting is that. I will no longer be commuting on a bus (which was sometimes stinky) and will now brave … Continue reading

The best things in life ARE free

Over the years, Mountains Plus has developed a reputation in the outdoor community for offering outstanding products at a great price. One of the ways we’ve achieved this status is by offering a free accessory with the purchase of an item (free footprints with the purchase of a tent, for example). Last year we began … Continue reading

MSR Ultralite PackTowl

If you’re a big South Park fan like we, at Mountains Plus, all are, chances are you’re familiar with a character named Towelie. Among other characteristics he exhibits, Towelie is best known for his catchphrase, “Don’t forget to bring a towel!” You see, Towelie knows just how useful a towel can be, and how unfortunate … Continue reading