Heal your hands after a tough climbing day with this balm. It uses an organic essential oil blend to soothe the skin and naturally prevent infection. 1 ounce, $9.95 metoliusclimbing.com
Walk into many bike stores in town and you'll find a huge selection of gear, gadgets and clothing on display. Our product picks will help you cut to the chase, getting just what you need for a safe and enjoyable commute without breaking the bank.
We can all take little steps to help the planet every day, and a great way to start is by purchasing environmentally-friendly products. There are tons of options for green gear out there, so we just picked a few of our favorites to share with you. Have a favorite piece that didn't make our list? We want to hear about it! Send us an email
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1. SmartWool Flagstaff Jersey
If you’re a guy looking for a comfortable, stylish jersey to ride in, this is it. It’s made from 75% TKM (Technical Knit Merino) and 25% polyester with mesh fabric under the arms and on the back for added ventilation. The fabric wicks away moisture to keep you dry and features a full-zip front, drop-in back pockets and a zipper closure back pocket for MP3 players. $110 smartwool.com
2. SmartWool Rambition Bike Shorts
Stay comfy on an all-day ride with these shorts made from Merino wool, nylon and elastic. The men's-specific Italian chamois is covered in SmartWool fabric to keep you dry and supported throughout the day. $125 smartwool.com
Minimizing our carbon footprint can extend much farther than riding city transit to the ski areas. If you start looking, you’ll find many companies that offer environmentally friendly winter gear, which can make you feel good about the clothing you’re wearing and the equipment you’re buying. Here are several standout companies who are making the effort to search out sustainable products and produce them in a way that is kind to our earth as well as being progressive in design, functional and just plain cool!
When I was a kid, I wanted to build an igloo and live in it. I thought perhaps I would have some penguin pals and maybe there would be a friendly polar bear family in the neighborhood. Now as an adult, though not necessarily a grown-up, I’ve learned that if I want to camp in the snow I don’t need to cuddle with a yeti in order to avoid becoming a peoplecicle; I just need the right gear.
Women snowboarders don’t want men’s gear that’s been shrunk down and made pink these days. Check out these cool women’s specific gear options that are especially great for park riding.
They feature PET Liners, PET Meshes, PET Laces, PET Webbing, Bamboo Frames and eco-friendly recycled packaging. K2 ECO Skates available exclusively in Utah with the SkateNow shop. Available in Maia (women) and Etu (men) styles. $225 k2skates.com
This ultra portable speaker set offers amazing sound quality for a variety of iPod and iPhone devices. The internal rechargeable Lithium Ion battery lasts for up to 16 hours, making it perfect for camping and other outdoor activities. $79.99 livespeaker.com
Customize your headphones! Mix and match a variety of headphone colors and artwork to create the perfect set for a friend, or yourself. Each NervePipe order comes in sealed retail packaging. $34.99 ifrogz.com
They feature PET Liners, PET Meshes, PET Laces, PET Webbing, Bamboo Frames and eco-friendly recycled packaging. K2 ECO Skates available exclusively in Utah with the SkateNow shop. Available in Maia (women) and Etu (men) styles. $225 
This ultra portable speaker set offers amazing sound quality for a variety of iPod and iPhone devices. The internal rechargeable Lithium Ion battery lasts for up to 16 hours, making it perfect for camping and other outdoor activities. $79.99 
Customize your headphones! Mix and match a variety of headphone colors and artwork to create the perfect set for a friend, or yourself. Each NervePipe order comes in sealed retail packaging. $34.99 