Elephants, Yaks, Base Jumpers… Oh My!
I am blogging today from Banff, Canada where Becky and I are attending the 32nd Banff Mountain Book and Film Festival. We have spent the last few days listening to authors and watching films - all centered on Mountain Culture and activities. If you're a climber, hiker, kayaker or general outdoor enthusiast, this event should be on your life list. It is thought provoking and inspiring.We saw John Harlin III do a live presentation on his book "The Eiger Obsession" in which he describes going back to climb the Eiger 40 years after his father died on the mountain. His ...
Becky – Mountain Khaki Cottonwood Cord Pants
I love these pants because of the amazing stretchy super comfortable fit. These pants stretch - making riding my bike to work a breeze. After we're done, they look good enough to for John to take me out to eat at Antoni's, Guamas or Hub City Diner. They are so comfortable that I could even head out during the day for a quick yoga class if I wanted to ...
John – Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2 tent
Ya'll know that I love using a tarp, but we're going with a tent for our thru hike of the Colorado Trail. The Seedhouse SL has plenty of room for Becky and I and has a large vestibule placed in front of the tent. I like the Vestibule in front so that I can cook while I lazily lay in my bag. The best part? The weight is a feather light 2lbs, 14 ounces. Just about perfect! ...
Jamie – Cloudveil Inertia Peak Softshell Jacket
This is my favorite new thing because of its sheer versatility. It's easy to use this jacket in the fall and spring months because its breathability and lack of insulation keep you from being overheated. The Inertia peak is perfect for layering with just enough room for light to midweight fleece or (my other fave) Compressor Jacket from Mountain Hardware. All in all, I love the simple streamlined design - technical, not over-done and still with a strong, outdoorsy style ...
Loren – Native Watercraft Manta Ray
I love this boat for its speed. The hull is fast and sleek with just the right balance of maneuverability mixed in. The seating position is super comfortable. The bucket-like seat has great back support and drops lower in the boat to improve the feeling of stability. An added bonus is the extra big foot braces that are comfortable all day long in the boat ...
Amy – Ultra Comfy Smartwool Socks
The name says it all - these socks are Ultra Comfy. They are the perfect blend of wool and synthetics that balance the temperature of my foot from winter to summer. The socks are built with thinner tops and cushier bottoms that allow me to have enough room in my shoes to keep my feet from feeling cramped like other warm socks do. The best part? I love all the unique colors and designs that run from basic to cute to crazy that make me smile every time they peek out from under my pant leg ...
Blue Jeans in the Sky with Diamonds
I guess the first cool, crisp fall days in south Louisiana will do it to you. This week, the need to do something with at least a small dash of adventure was running high. I had recently written a list of things I like doing - one of which was watching the sun rise. One thing led to another and I somehow came up with the idea of riding my bike out to Lake Martin to see the sun come up.The night before, I pumped up my tires, got out a water bottle, found my bike shoes and helmet and ...
Wow – What a Night!
In case you missed it, our opening night in the new room was fantastic. In this blog, I am going to let the pictures speak for the evening. I will narrate as I show you some shots of the building: This is a photo of how the room looks in daylight with some random slides of trips we've taken, the construction process and some group shots of Pack & Paddle trips from this year. This was during the open house and folks were able to mill around and check out the new space. These are some pictures of Becky and ...
Fall Horny Toad Clothing in Stock Now
We've recieved our fall shipment of Horny Toad Clothing for fall 07. Perfect for our area with its casual styles that work well in our moderate temperatures, Horny Toad is rapidly becoming one of our most popular lines. Check out a couple of items in stock now: The new Katy Skirt is a light cord with flattering angled stitch lines. It's shown here with the amazingly comfortable Lana top. Here's what Horny Toad has to say about the Lana: Made out of our seductive winter weight Mambo, a blend of eco-friendly Modal® and spandex, it is a silky breathable mix ...
Cloudveil Now Available at Pack & Paddle
There's a cool brand out of Jackson Hole Wyoming called Cloudveil that we have recently added to our fall product mix at Pack & Paddle. They call their clothing "Inspired Mountain Apparel". Hmm... We think it translates extremely well to the South Louisiana bayou as well. Their designs are innovative, functional, aesthetically clean and great fitting. Some of the Cloudveil is ski-oriented, but most of our selection crosses over very well to Acadiana's fall and winter weather. Here are just a couple of the styles in stock now at Pack & Paddle: The men's 16 Penny Barn Coat is an ...
Cloudveil Now Available at Pack & Paddle
There's a cool brand out of Jackson Hole Wyoming called Cloudveil that we have recently added to our fall product mix at Pack & Paddle. They call their clothing "Inspired Mountain Apparel". Hmm... We think it translates extremely well to the South Louisiana bayou as well. Their designs are innovative, functional, aesthetically clean and great fitting. Some of the Cloudveil is ski-oriented, but most of our selection crosses over very well to Acadiana's fall and winter weather. Here are just a couple of the styles in stock now at Pack & Paddle: The men's 16 Penny Barn Coat is an ...
Cloudveil Now Available at Pack & Paddle
There's a cool brand out of Jackson Hole Wyoming called Cloudveil that we have recently added to our fall product mix at Pack & Paddle. They call their clothing "Inspired Mountain Apparel". Hmm... We think it translates extremely well to the South Louisiana bayou as well. Their designs are innovative, functional, aesthetically clean and great fitting. Some of the Cloudveil is ski-oriented, but most of our selection crosses over very well to Acadiana's fall and winter weather. Here are just a couple of the styles in stock now at Pack & Paddle: The men's 16 Penny Barn Coat is an ...