River & Trail Talk

What do the woods, the shore and the side of the highway have in common? Trash. A completely unnecessary and absolutely ridiculous amount of trash. Mixed in with the beauty of the outdoors, litter is an unfortunate sight that can overshadow your time outside. Perhaps you stare at it intently, with a little sadness, but ultimately - it can be an easier choice to ignore it and carry on. However …

When you enter River & Trail, there is always a pack wall in sight. ‘Pack’, as in Backpacks, not as in a pack of wolves. Although not unlike a wolf pack, the wall sometimes migrates throughout the store, but it is a staple under our roof. Among that layout of adventure opportunities, one brand dominates the scene: Osprey.When a customer is in search of a new pack, (albeit for their daily commute o …

Spring is in the air! The thought of spring may invite visions of flowers and sunshine to your daydreams but let’s ground ourselves for a minute as there is a more prevalent and dirty thought to attend to. Mud. So. Much. Mud. As we phase out of winter, the temperature can fluctuate a lot, inciting an awkward dance between ice and mud. While spring is great for many things, it’s not an …

There is a good chance you’ve been storing your ski gear… well, wrong. We know no one likes being told they are doing something wrong and we aren’t calling you out with malintent. We just want to help! Ultimately, it’s in your hands how your skis are treated at the end of the season but if you'd like to optimize the life of your gear, we have some tips to share. FIRST, WHY BOTHER? Maintainin …

The pandemic brought a new wave of people getting into outdoor sports in 2020 - particularly the activities that can be done without a designated venue or schedule, such as hiking or cross country skiing. With that uptick, we anticipated seeing many people in the backwoods exploring yet, when we’ve been out there, we’ve been alone. This past winter has been pretty great as far as East Coast w …