Big news in the mountaineering world! Professional mountaineers Adrian Ballinger and Carla Perez just summited K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, and one of the most dangerous, without supplemental oxygen. This is an incredible feat. 

Your new totem. You know those cherished items that go everywhere with you? The water bottle full of dents and stickers that traveled around the world with you. The well-loved Rainbow sandals that did the same. The ring you purchased during a pivotal time of your life that rarely leaves your finger. Your totems. That’s Hibear.

You don't need to go to Lofoten to be blown away by the mountains in Norway.

I admittedly haven’t spent much time traveling around California’s Central Coast. My solo trips usually take me to the Sierra, but the hills were green this spring and I heard the cycling in the area was great, so I headed down to Santa Maria Valley for a few days alone.

What you got, climbing brands? I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect pair of women’s climbing pants for years. Though many brands have tried, and some have gotten close, none that I’ve been exposed to (thus far) have gotten it completely right, for me. So I’m calling on you now, climbing apparel brands!

My attempts at managing road rash and making it less painful.

My new favorite everyday and everything bottle. Working part-time as a fitness instructor, I understand how much of an accessory your water bottle can be to your own personal brand; needing something that can show up for you whether you’re on a spin bike, in a yoga class, or in the boardroom is important!