The Lowa Renegade GTX mid-rise boot is perfect for day hikes and overnights where weight is a concern. Out of the box the boot needs little break in time before it’s ready to tackle the trails. The Vibram® sole provided a moderate amount of flex and good traction when ascending on a recent climb in the Pacific Northwest, and the seamless, … [Read more...]
Lowa Terek GTX Hiking Boots
When I received the boots in the mail, I wore them around the house for about an hour that afternoon to help break them in before a climb up Longs Peak (14,256ft., 5k elevation gain, 15 miles roundtrip) in Colorado. We opted to hike via the Keyhole Route with my wife and our good friend. This was my third time to ascend this route and I felt it … [Read more...]
Winter Wheelin' With NAXJA
Jeeping. It’s a love hate relationship. It consumes money and time with the ferocity of a Kansas tornado. It leaves you up to your chin in cold water, buried in mud, replacing broken parts in sub-zero temps, baking on sandstone, and presents a myriad of other unforeseeable perils. … [Read more...]