September 11, 2022
"I must get to my crew. I must get to my crew." Those 5 words have ruminated and uttered through my head during most of my races. At the moment, I am not always sure what that will mean when I get there, but remembering I am not alone in a trying time activates something within my brain and allows me to put one foot in front of the other.
September 9, 2022
Mountain Shop is Hiring! Do you have a passion for the outdoors, a strong desire to learn, and want a job with room for growth both professionally and personally? You're in luck, we are looking for an individual to work this winter season as a boot fitter, equipping customers with the best ski boots for their feet!
September 4, 2022
It’s equally inspiring and discouraging to live in an area with so many ultra distance trail crushers. It seems multiple times per week, I read about local friends and icons of sport in my social feeds going some unimaginable distance at a pace that is hard to relate to. We are all on that spectrum, really. Clearly the most important thing is to get out there, experience all the feels and explore one's own potential. Dragging some friends into the action is always a good call as well…more on that later.
September 4, 2022
The Ogre is a large granite formation within the Castle Crags State Park in northern California. As the name indicates, the 1000 foot east face resembles the face of an Ogre. Most of the established routes climb the longest section of the east face, following weaknesses and dykes. They are all multi-pitch trad affairs involving considerable run-outs.
September 1, 2022
It’s SEND-TEMBER!!! We’ve got all the climbing gear you need to get after it. Plus, ski and snowboard season leases start TODAY!
August 26, 2022
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Get ready to take a deep dive into the world of ski boots and how to find your perfect pair for comfortable skiing all season! Regardless of what you’ve been told, ski boots should provide all day comfort without experiencing aches, pains, numbness, or tingling.
August 25, 2022
Trail running shoes are back in stock! New kicks from Hoka, Altra, Dynafit and more! Plus, a late summer ski mission trip report from Pahto (Mt. Adams).
August 18, 2022
Mountain Shop ambassador Danielle Snyder set out on a trip to bike the Oregon Outback Trail, and the people she met along the way will stay with her forever. Read her story about biking, farmers, fire and climate change.