Saturday 2/1/25: Mt. Lady Washington with DrewBob Weather looked particularly terrible — windy! — so we decided an easy run to Mt. Lady Washington was best — perhaps a few laps. Wind was the deciding factor and we pulled the plug after one summit, which almost didn’t happen as Drew got blown off the peak! Continue reading...4.3.2025 00:11Monthly Capers: February 2025 https://justinsimoni.com/monthly...
The number of ideas for projects that swirl in my head is exhausting. There is always an incredible route that I want test myself on. Here are my top ideas: The Sawatch Trifecta As the name suggests, this is actually three separate projects that just so happen to be in the Sawatch Range, which are Continue reading...13.2.2025 20:292025 Project Dreamin’ https://justinsimoni.com/2025-pr...
Buying a Power Bank? Don’t Make The Same Mistakes as Me! Do This Instead:
I’ve used DIY vapor barrier socks in the past with good results, but I never knew if they actually made a difference than going without. The theory seems sound enough: a ftvapor barrier prevents evaporative heat lose (mass transport) — one of the four ways heat is transferred (radiation, conduction, and convection being the others). Continue reading...7.2.2025 01:17Do Vapor Barrier Socks Work? Let’s Test the Concept https://justinsimoni.com/do-vapo...
The Black Diamond Men’s Solution Hoody At A Glance A high quality, midweight, synthetic fill, insulated jacket with front zip, helmet-compatible hood, bottom cinches and chest pocket that’s perfect as a Winter active insulation, for summer backpacking while at the campsite or on top of lofty mountain summits, and for an everyday do-it-all jacket in Continue reading...31.1.2025 00:03Reviewed: Black Diamond Men’s Solution Hoody https://justinsimoni.com/black-d...
Fenix BC06R At a Glance What is the Fenix BC06R Rechargeable Bike Tail Light? The Fenix BC06R Rechargeable Bike Tail Light is a premium, compact, and lightweight rear red bike light. This handsome light sports a variety of lighting patterns at both a low and high intensity, plus an automatic burst mode when braking is Continue reading...28.11.2024 20:51Fenix BC06R Rechargeable Bike Tail Light https://justinsimoni.com/fenix-b...
An Introduction to the Slowlans Ultralight Backpacking Guide
I grabbed my favorite running rain pants — the Ultimate Direction Ultra Pants — and noticed that the zipper on the pant leg was damaged — the slider was off on one side of the teeth — ugh! The zipper is small and somewhat delicate and the pressure of forcing my shoe through the pant Continue reading...20.11.2024 04:38Fix Your Pant Zippers https://justinsimoni.com/fix-you...
Backpacking? You’ll want this accessory for your next trip (It’s cheap!)
At a glance The Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 Headlamp is a handsome, sleek hiking/backpacking/trail running headlamp with an impressive amount of lighting settings, all within a well-engineered package, weighing in at only a little over a hundred grams. The battery is modular, with the light itself and buttons on a swivel housing, connected Continue reading...31.7.2024 18:09Black Diamond Distance LT 1100 Headlamp https://justinsimoni.com/black-d...
I tracked my weight loss and water use during a strenuous hike and the results were CRAZY
You’ve probably heard of the fictional character called the Lone Ranger, but what about the Long Ranger? Meet Justin Simoni, aka the Long Ranger. I heard about Justin back when I was going to school in Boulder, Colorado. I put his name in Google and instead of a running blog, I found his art website. Continue reading...14.6.2024 02:23iRunFar: Justin Simoni and the Art of Running https://justinsimoni.com/irunfar...
Guide for the Sangre de Cristo Range Traverse Released