Gear Fix is on the move. Well not really, Mike and Tim just decided to mix up their recording locations. Listen in as Mike's living room transforms itself into a cozy recording studio and the Duo discuss the what they have been up and and the latest and greatest in the outdoor world.
Episode 084 includes what is probably our best opening ever. It's hot and in episode 084 Mike is back and joins Tim to talk a lot about stand up paddle boarding. Listen in as Tim reviews Sea Eagle's Needle Nose 12' 6" and Longboard 12' 6" paddle boards. Both boards are awesome on the water and easy on the wallet. They're available in a bunch of different packages and are great options for an inflatable board for anyone from a beginner to an expert paddler. The Duo also talk a little bit about so...
The Gear Fix team are back with another great episode. In episode 83 Tim and Lindy talk about Southern Utah, new cars, summer plans, inflatable SUPs, random summer adventures and Gear Genius would you rather.
It’s time to get your stretch on! On episode 82 of Gear Fix Lindy and Tim talk about yoga and the fact that it seems to be everywhere right now. Listen in and learn how to find new adventure partners and get the inside scope on Tim’s new adventure buddy dating website. The latest craze of Fit Bits is also discussed. All this and more on episode 82 of Gear Fix.
It’s January and the Gear Fix Crew has the high pressure blues. Join Mike and Tim as they discuss the highlights of the winter OR show, x-games, how to stay stoked and some new gear.
The winter warmth continues but with Christmas right around the corner episode 80 is all about gifts. Listen in as Tim and LIndy give out some great last minute gift ideas. From DIY gifts to family gifts you'll be sure to get some ideas for the outdoor people on your Christmas list. Also on episode 80, how are the outdoor responsibilities divided up in your family? And what do you do in December when the weather turns warm. All this and more on episode 80 of Gear Fix!...
Episode 079 of Gear Fix features Evan Thayer the man behind your favorite winter website, wasatchsnowforecast.com. Listen in and learn more about Evan, his weather and skiing background, and the history of wasatchsnowforecast.com. We also throw in some Genius Picks and random banter. Listen in, this is an episode you do no want to miss. Show sponsor - Pliny Equipment.
Episode 78 of Gear Fix welcomes special guest Fynn Glover, founder of RootsRated.com . RootsRated.com is the site you go to when you need to know where the good stuff is. They are obsessed with providing active locals and travelers with the most authentic local knowledge of a city’s outdoor identity. Also in episode 78 Mike B and Tim discuss researching new gear and avalanche beacons. Episode 78 is sponsored by Pliny Equipment makers of the JigaRex universal ski mounting jig. Get 10% off your pu...
Even though it's been one of the warmest Octobers on record, the Gear Fix crew is jonesing for some colder temperatures and a little winter. Listen in as Tim and Lindy discuss Halloween, teaching kids to ski, buying boots online and buying boots for weird feet, the Pretty Faces ski movie and a new website that is pretty awesome called RootsRated.com. All this and more on another amazing episode of Gear Fix.
After a couple of weeks off Mike B is back in the Gear Fix studio. Listen in as Tim and Mike discuss outdoor industry news, fanny packs, buying outerwear for your kids, taking care of the bathroom duties with your kids while camping and how to make the best pizza you’ve ever had.
Temperatures are starting to dip and fall rain is in the forecast. Tim and Lindy are back to discuss the latest news in the outdoor industry as well as discuss some reader email, fall bucket lists and proper snow season stoking activities.
Summer is beginning to wrap up and after a couple of weeks off, Gear Fix is back. For episode 74 Lindy Smith joins Tim for a lot of chatting about gear. In episode 74 Tim and Lindy discuss the word SUPing, SUPing across Bear Lake, Marker's new Kingpin tech binding, Timex's new One GPS+ watch, staying connected in the backcountry with GoTenna and the last true hermit.
Summer is in full swing and there's lots to talk about on episode 73 of Gear Fix. Listen in as Tim, Mike B. and Lindy discuss the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong in Purgatory, drones in National Parks, Air Streamers calling it quits, some mid summer gear maintenance tips and outdoor fads. Give it a listen, it'll be an hour spent you won't regret.
The Gear Fix Duo is joined by GearGenius.com contributor Lindy Smith. Episode 72 is full of awesome. Listen in as the Trio discuss bike share programs for kids in Paris, the ultimate device for taking selfies, Gregory Mountain Products getting sold to Samsonite, a female's take on living in a van, enjoying public lands with the public and the Trio's Genius Picks.
In episode 71 of Gear Fix Mike B. returns. Listen in as the Duo discuss outdoor industry news, new gear, recent adventures and their Father's Day wish lists. So go ahead and give episode 71 a listen, you won't regret it.
Guest hosts Lindy Smith and Pitt Grewe join Tim for episode 70 of Gear Fix. Listen in as the trio discuss the Tour of Utah, the transition of seasons, water water grand prix, trekking poles, tent condensation, Cotopaxi's Questival and motivation for getting your young family into the outdoors. All this and more on episode 70 of Gear Fix.
On episode 69 of Gear Fix Mike and Tim discuss all kinds of random topics, but do some serious chatting about gear as well. Some of the gear discussed in this episode is: Justin work boots, Outdoor Products hydration backpacks and the Timex Run Trainer 2.0 GPS watch. All this discussion on gear and a whole lot of random banter about the out-of-doors on this episode of Gear Fix.
It's time for a little group powder therapy with the Gear Fix Duo. After snow ramblings about Shaun White's retirement announcement, Mike and Tim look back on the past two months on the amazing powder days that have been had and some of the ones that have been missed. Listen in and learn about Powder Panic and other new snow related anxiety issues.
After a couple of weeks off, the Gear Fix Duo is back together and Mike is a new dad...for the third time. It's been a busy couple of weeks and Mike and Tim have lots to talk about. Listen in as the Duo discusses the Paralympics, Travis Rice's upcoming movie, High School mountain biking, One Wasatch and some new gear.
The Olympics are over but winter is back in full swing. Listen in as Tim and Mike catch up on things after the Olympics and discuss the return of winter. Topics of discussion in this episode include the new ski and snowboard events in the Olympics and Shaun White being a decent guy. The Duo also talk a bit about the Framed Minnesota 2.0 fat bike. An awesome bike at an even better price. All this and more on episode 66 of Gear Fix.
Listen in as Mike and Tim give a quick run down of the winter outdoor retailer trade show. The Gear Fix Duo gets a little sidetracked along the way as they discuss major life changes, taking your family on an extended sail boating adventure, strange new objects lurking in craters on the moon and house pants. All this and so much more on episode 65 of Gear Fix.
Ever wonder what it's like to lay on a concrete garage floor for days at a time? Brigham Rupp, the man behind Binary Bike and the amazing stop motion bike videos that took the internet by storm, chats with Mike and Tim. Listen in as he discusses where the ideas came from and some of the challenges he encountered while making the videos.
When was the last time you had a once in a lifetime adventure? In episode 63 of Gear Fix Tim and Mike are joined by GearGenius.com Adventure Contributor Alex Stoy. Listen in as Alex talks about his recent 6 week trip to Nicaragua and some of his adventures while there. Also in episode 63; the dos and don'ts of skiing, Shawn White's performance outerwear, the X Games, and super lame Samsung commercials.
For episode 62 the Gear Fix Duo is joined by Brendan Leonard, author of The New American Road Trip Mix Tape , creator of the website semi-rad.com, van dweller and all around awesome guy. Listen in as they talk about Brendan's new book, his website semi-rad.com and the pros and cons (but mostly pros) of living in a van.
It's a new year and winter is, well... stalling. But it's ok because snow bikes are all the rage. Listen in as the Gear Fix Duo have a little chin wag after the holidays. 2013 ended on a bad note in Jackson with an avalanche fatality. Professional mtn. bike downhiller Cedric Gracia decided to show the world what he was made of. Turns out it's blood, lots and lots of blood. New bike technology could make for easier commuting and Jeremy Jones shows us how to pick good, clean lines. Sit back, relax...
On episode 60 of Gear Fix Paddy O and Guf from the-house.com join the conversation. Listen in and learn as these facial hair mavens tell us a little bit of the background of one of the nation's largest outdoor retailers plus why they both have two of the best jobs in the outdoor industry. Of course getting rad also makes its way into the conversation as well as lots of mustache trivia. All this plus some outdoor news on episode 60 of Gear Fix....
After some technical difficulties on episode 059, Mike and Tim sit down for another crack it. On episode 059.2 listen in as the Gear Fix Duo talk about the new book The Rise of Superman , low sun spot activity on the sun, snowboardings drop in popularity and keeping things under control on the slopes.
With winter just around the corner the Gear Fix Duo gets the last bit of bike out of their systems. Listen in as Mike and Tim discuss new fat bikes from some of the big boy brands, bike locks that are smarter than you, and some tips for riding your bike at night or in the winter. Also on episode 58, if you had to pick one brand for a sponsor, who would it be? All this and more on episode 58 of your favorite podcast, Gear Fix!
It's the in-between season and there is a lot to talk about on Gear Fix. Join Mike and Tim as they discuss the new Lance Armstrong documentary, "The Armstrong Lie", how to be a mountain biker, new gear and injuries in action sports. Are injuries from action sports a badge of honor? Are you not hardcore if you're not pushing yourself to the point of carnage? All this and more on episode 57 of Gear Fix.
Fall is here and snow season is just around the corner. Listen in on episode 56 as Tim comes closer than he'd like to blowing up his neighborhood and camping shuts down Mike. Also on this episode: Pearl Jam's new album, Utah's National Parks, have digital downloads killed the stoke of ski and snowboard movies and Genius Picks. Listen in on episode 56 of Gear Fix.
