Pre-Season Prep: Essential Tips for Skiers & Snowboarders
When the snow starts falling and the lifts start turning, the last thing you want is to be unprepared. Get ready for the winter season and avoid last-second gear panic...
What to Wear Skiing & Snowboarding
To fully enjoy a day on the snow, having the right gear is essential. In this guide we’ll cover all the essential gear for keeping the vibes high whether you're...
Cover Your Bases: A Guide to Base Layers
Your Guide To Base Layer Perfection When it comes to getting after it in the outdoors, one essential piece of gear often overlooked is the base layer. A good base layer...
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing The Right Balaclava for Your Outdoor Adventure
What is a Balaclava: A Powerful Tool for Outdoor Adventures A ski mask, a face mask, a head covering - these are just some of the names associated with the...
Couloir Party With Claire Hewitt-Demeyer
I met up with BlackStrap athlete Corey Van Aken and photographer Cooper Long out in Colorado, they didn’t hesitate to bring me out to their favorite zone. Corey and Cooper...
Meet The Artist: Erik Abel
Bold colors, geometric patterns, and botanical profiles capture the eye in Erik Abel’s artwork. Inspired by his love of the ocean, surfing, and travel, Abel’s work articulates the spirit...
Meet Our Artist: Hannah Eddy
"I get my best inspiration when I’m out enjoying nature." Hannah Eddy is an illustrator/muralist who grew up by the ocean in Maine but her love of the mountains brought her...
Fishing For Garbage on the Deschutes Watershed
August 27th was an exciting day for BlackStrap, as we hosted the first ever Oregon based Fish for Garbage cleanup. We feel privileged to help make a beneficial impact on...
