Birkenstock

I bought these about 3 years ago as post training footwear and to also wear them with wool socks and my Levis jeans. I have noticed them popping up on today's youth and some "trend setting tastemakers" as very fashionable. Made in Germany and built to last, these are great for athletes who look after their feet. Great investment and you will own them for years.

Engineered Garments

I bought this shirt after reading great things about these guys on numerous blogs. Made in New York with a trim fit that can still be worn over a plain white t-shirt if you dig that vibe (which I do). The stitching is really well done and the red detailing inside the placket and one red single button makes for a very cool shirt.

I stopped in The Nepenthes( who own EG) shop in NYC last week and they had the full range of EG on display with a very cool photo exhibit from minimalist photographer Antony Crook.

Old school vibe in Lake Placid

This is the Art Devlin Inn located in beautiful Lake Placid. We are here for a training camp and I love staying at this totally old school motel. I don't always stay at motels, but when I do, I prefer the Art Devlin.

Base Camp X

This is a company I was introduced to at Uncle Otis here in Toronto. They had a display of axes on stumps in very cool colours as part of an "urban woodsman" display. I checked out the Base Camp X website and was really impressed with the fact it was authentic and very grass roots. I ordered an axe and also started communicating with the founder Graeme about a leather journal I also saw in Uncle Otis (which he hand delivered to me). His products are below. I bought the axe for my son to pass on to his son. It's that level of quality.

Base Camp X is a company to keep your eye on.....

www.basecampx.com for more info

Union Wood Co.

I recently found this owner operated company in BC. I bought these bags to keep in the back of my jeep for my riding gear and thought it would be great for camping as well. Made in Canada from recycled utility canvas. Their website is www.unionwoodco.com

180 South - Patagonia

I read both the book and watched the DVD over the last couple of weeks and this in my opinion shows why Patagonia is such an important brand and company in today's world. The photos, cinematography,music, packaging and overall presentation are incredible.

morning trail run at 10,000 feet ....boulder colorado