Trail runners, Yup! I’ve gone through a few! Over the past 3 years I’ve had an unhealthy addiction to Altra Footwear. I’ve gone through 5 pairs in 2 years… Youch! That hurts my wallet! The “Lone Peak” has become my go-to trail shoe. My first pair of Lone Peak’s was the Lone Peak 2.5 model….
Field Tested: Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Trail Running Shoe Review
Thru Hikers, Backpacker’s and Trail Runners will be excited to see a new version of the Altra Lone Peak on the shelves! The Altra Lone Peak 3.5! For the past 2-3 years or so I’ve been trail running and hiking wearing the Altra Lone Peak trail running shoes. These shoes have evolved over the years…
Altra Lone Peak 3.0 Review – In Search Of The Perfect Shoe
Back Story Two long years ago I made the switch to trail runners from my heavy waterproof leather boots. My first pair of trail runners were a pair of La Sportiva Wildcat GTX. While these are pretty awesome in spring snow, they are rather bulky, waterproof shoes. During a Presi Traverse I quickly learned that…
Field Tested: Vasque Snowburban Winter Hiking Boots
When it comes to choosing footwear for any of my outdoor activities I’m particularly picky. This became a major issue when it came time to purchase a new pair of winter hiking boots. I tried several brands including Scarpa, Keen, Columbia, Salewa, and Asolo. None of the boots felt right. They would either be too bulky and stiff or too light weight with not enough insulation.After several weeks of hunting I finally ended up with a pair of Vasque Snowburban winter hiking boots. These boots are a nice compromise between a burly 3 season hiker and a winter mountaineering boot.