River & Trail Talk

Nordica: For those who love to ski

Nordica: For those who love to ski

Posted by Kirsten on 2024 Dec 2nd

As winter gets closer, we’ve been helping skiers gear up for another season on the slopes. Whether you're an experienced skier or just starting to explore the sport, one brand that consistently stands out for its quality and performance is Nordica. At River & Trail, we carry a great selection of Nordica skis and ski boots, known for their craftsmanship, innovation, and long-standing reput …
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Layering for Success: How to Dress for Winter Outdoor Activities

Layering for Success: How to Dress for Winter Outdoor Activities

Posted by Kirsten on 2024 Nov 21st

Winter outdoor activities like hiking and cross-country skiing are great ways to stay active in the cold months. When you’re trekking through snow or gliding through the backcountry, the right layering system can mean the difference between a fantastic day outdoors and a miserable one.In this blog post, we’ll break down how to layer effectively for winter activities. It’s as easy as 1-2-3 by focus …
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Get Started with Cross Country Skiing: The Gear You Need

Get Started with Cross Country Skiing: The Gear You Need

Posted by Kirsten on 2024 Nov 5th

Cross-country (or Nordic) skiing is an awesome way to spend some time outdoors in the winter - and can also be an excellent aerobic workout. Whether it appeals to you as a fun pastime, or a winter exercise routine, you need gear to get started.There are a few categories for the sport: classic cross-country, skate skiing and backcountry touring. Depending on which you wish to pursue will affect the …
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How to Tie Your Hiking Boots for the Perfect Fit

How to Tie Your Hiking Boots for the Perfect Fit

Posted by Kirsten on 2024 Nov 5th

You learned to tie your shoelaces at five years old and never looked back. There’s a good chance you learned with the classic criss-cross, overhand knots and square knot to finish it off. If that is still working for you and your feet feel great on a hike, there’s no need to change your ways. However, did you know that there are multiple ways to tie your shoes? Specifically, your hiking boots. Per …
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What is MIPS? (Hint: It is not a muppet.)

What is MIPS? (Hint: It is not a muppet.)

Posted by Kirsten on 2023 Dec 21st

Sometimes we can catch ourselves existing in the ‘outdoor industry’ bubble where casually dropping a term like ‘Mips’ will completely un-phase us yet unintentionally send your brain on a mission to figure out what a Muppet has to do with helmets. Before we fall down the Muppet rabbit hole, let's talk about this adorable sounding term that has a very serious job.So, what is MIPS?First off, Mips is …
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