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The Perfect Women’s Hiking Pant By Amanda Renner It’s hard to feminize women’s hiking pants without sacrificing practicality, but with the Rockin’ Pant, Stonewear Designs proves it’s possible. Because of the variety of activities I participate in, it’s hard for me to find a pant that works across the board.  When I do find a […]

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By Amanda Renner “The trail goes where?” It was the fourth time in an hour I’d asked that question.  Ben and I had been hiking for hours in the middle of the night to reach Mount Whitney’s summit by sunrise. I already knew the answer. There was only one place for it to go–up!  In […]

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By Dana Waggener I consider myself an outdoor athlete. I consider myself fit, strong, and adventurous. I train for climbing 2-3 days a week, run 2-3 days a week, go to yoga, and complete weight training sessions on a regular basis. I train indoors to reach my goals for climbing, running, and skiing. Staying fit […]

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Lizzy Scully recently visited Iceland after her Greenland expedition was cut short (read about that trip here). She lucked out and got to climb with some of the most active climbers in that country. One in particular, Kristin Martin Hakonardottir, showed her a superb sport climbing area and invited her to check out a new, […]

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I’m in love. With climbing. And it was not long ago that this love story began. I met climbing three years ago through a mutual friend who took me to the gym. And now, we’re in a committed relationship. Though I have to say, we got off to a precarious start. I began as a […]

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Forget to plan ahead this year? Never fear, our ambassadors are here…with great adventure date ideas! Whether you’ve got plans with your long-term sweetie or it’s your first date night, you can save money and avoid crowds by planning one of these exciting, down-to-earth dates. Spread the topo maps out on […]

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By Lizzy Scully, Photos by Will Mebane (except for the first one) Still 40 feet from the belay, I felt warm drops of urine trickle down my leg, over painfully swollen yellow jacket stings. After four hours, I couldn’t hold it in any longer. “I’ve gotta go!” I screamed at the top of my lungs […]

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December is quickly coming to a close, so as we say goodbye to 2012 , we here at Stonewear are thinking about how to make 2013 an even better year. We consulted our team to get their opinions on New Year’s resolutions and to ask themwhat kinds of goals or projects they have planned for the new […]

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December is quickly coming to a close, so as we say goodbye to 2012 , we here at Stonewear are thinking about how to make 2013 an even better year. We consulted our Ambassadors and Grassroots Team Members to get their opinions on New Year’s resolutions and to ask them what kinds of goals or projects they […]

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Last week, we sat down with firefighter Annalisa Laube in her Superior, Colo., fire station to discuss wild land fires, what it’s like to be a woman in a male dominated field, and how she deals with the challenges of her job. Though soft spoken and humble, Laube exemplifies strength and courage. Back in her […]

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    On a beautiful Saturday morning, the first day of fall in fact, I asked myself, “Why am I dragging myself up a 30 foot cargo net, crawling on my hands and knees through an aptly titled mud pit called the PMS (Pretty Muddy Stuff), and bouncing my way up and over an inflatable […]

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My summer bucket lists typically include at least one backpacking trip. This year, my friend Bridget and I decided to test our wilderness skills—alone. Some may say you’re not alone if another gal is going, but in our eyes no boys = alone! Neither of us had been backpacking more than a couple of times, […]

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Heather Cates, raised in the Grand Valley of Western Colorado, has spent a lifetime loving the mountains. Being active is an important way of life to her. And like many inspiring women, she has a bucket list of challenging activities she’d like to try. On Heather’s list: Climbing Independence Monument, located in the Colorado National […]

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Running My First Half Marathon, by Cassie Strid I used to think running more than 5 miles was impossible. So, this spring I decided to set myself up for a challenge and run a half marathon (13.12 miles). In February I began training with another Stonewear Designs employee. We started running in the freezing cold, […]

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Ride 100-mile mountain bike races, win a World Cup, & have two babies: It’s all in a day’s work for athlete Bobbi Bensman Meet one of Stonewear Designs’ first ever catalog models, former competitive rock climber, long-distance mountain bike racer, and mother Bobbi Bensman. Bobbi has been setting standards for women in climbing since the […]

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Carrie Kaiser went on a mountain biking adventure with her then teen-aged daughter, Joely Denkinger, more than 6 years ago. That trip to Western Colorado’s single-track trails and the storm they confronted broadened their relationship and empowered them in ways they never imagined. What athletic adventures have you been on with your mom or daughter? […]

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Tonya Clement may be a little lady at just over five feet, 3 inches tall, but there’s nothing small about the amount of energy, enthusiasm, and excitement this 48-year-old brings to life. Whether it’s writing a book about post-Everest married life, climbing mountains for peace or to save mountain gorillas, or running Colorado’s most successful […]

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“I’m going to make it!” I think running up the rocky, 3-mile mountain biking trail. “Sweet! I’m going to make it,” I shout to the pines and the blue sky. And then I gasp. Still a half-mile to go. I’m no FloJo. Pace yourself, Lizzy. For the 20th or so time this winter I jog up […]

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