Kate Agathon, Author at Engearment

The Last Trekking Pole You’ll Ever Need: LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Black Series

March 9, 2020

backcountry, Backpacking, Gear Review, Skiing, snowshoes

The Last Trekking Pole You'll Ever Need: LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Black Series Can trekking poles be sexy? If they are the LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Black Series (MSRP $249.95), yes. LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Bla...

3 Awesome Women Winter Insulation from Patagonia, and Pearl Izumi

Kate Agathon

January 13, 2020

Clothing, Gear Review, hiking, Patagonia, Skiing

3 Awesome Women Winter Insulation from Patagonia, and Pearl Izumi The holidays are over, but winter is just getting started. Here are three of our favorite insulation pieces to keep you warm during cold win...

January 2020 Outdoor Industry Film Festivals

Kate Agathon

January 13, 2020

Film, Events, Gear Review

January 2020 Outdoor Industry Film Festivals Get inspired and stoke your wanderlust at these exciting outdoor industry film events happening this month. Skiing Beyond Everest Photo: Steve Marolt ...

Great Gift Ideas for Cyclists

Kate Agathon

December 12, 2019

Gear Review

Great Gift Ideas for Cyclists Need a gift for the cyclist in your life? Our favorites have multi-season use, are great solo, or can be mixed and matched. Layering Pieces For Cycling and More In Colorado, we b...

The Big 3: Our Favorite Totes from Patagonia and YETI

Kate Agathon

December 10, 2019

Everyday, Gear Review

The Big 3: Our Favorite Totes from Patagonia and YETI Let's face it, totes are basic (and that's why we love them). The workhorses of the outdoor gear world, totes may not get the spotlight that backpacks d...

Sports Hydration and Drinking Vessel Essentials

Kate Agathon

December 9, 2019

Nutrition, backcountry, Backpacking, climbing, Everyday, Fitness, Gear Review, hiking

Sports Hydration and Drinking Vessel Essentials Sports hydration and travel vessels are a practical gift combo that can be used year-round. Here are our staff picks: Skratch Hydration. Don’t let the winter co...

Backpacker’s Pantry Chicken Products Food Recall

Kate Agathon

December 4, 2019

Nutrition, Gear Review

Backpacker's Pantry Chicken Products Food Recall Backpacker’s Pantry is participating in a precautionary chicken recall that has been initiated by their supplier’s supplier, Tip-Top Foods. At this...

December 2019 Events Line Up For Colorado

Kate Agathon

December 3, 2019

Events, Film, Gear Review, snowboarding, splitboarding

December 2019 Events Line Up For Colorado From film screenings to avalanche awareness classes, to nature-inspired craft fun for the entire family, you won’t want to miss these upcoming events: December 2019 eve...

Supporting Non-Profits During December Days of Giving

Kate Agathon

December 2, 2019

Events, Everyday

Supporting Non-Profits During December Days of Giving Some of the most meaningful gifts cannot be wrapped. Consider supporting non-profits during December Days of Giving. Tuesday, December 03 is Givin...

This Season’s Favorite Women’s Mountain Biking Jerseys

Kate Agathon

September 10, 2019

Clothing, Bike, bikepacking, Gear Review

This is the second of a three-part series on my favorite women’s mountain bike apparel and accessories this season. My five favorite mountain bike tops run the gamut of sleek no-nonsense performance, to bik...

Author Kate Agathon