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We’re two weeks into January, and by this time, many of our friends and family have started to waver on their New Years resolutions. Recent statistics show that just 8% of people who make New Years resolutions actually stick to their goals for the entire year. Not you, though! You’re ready to tackle your training … Continue reading →

Buy Now, Pay Later: New Financing Options with Affirm

All of us at Mountains Plus are excited to announce our new partnership with Affirm, which allows customers to easily finance any online purchase at mpgear.com with 3, 6, and 12 month payment options. The best part? No late fees or deferred interest, and it can all be managed easily from your smartphone! Affirm is … Continue reading →

6 Unconventional Uses For A Headlamp

In the deep, dark months of winter, it’s news to no one that headlamps are necessary for biking, running, kayaking, camping, and any other outdoor activity that’s conducted after 5 PM. But does the usefulness of the headlamp stop at outdoor sporting activities? Absolutely not! Here’s our list of activities that are ten times better/easier/more … Continue reading →

How To Kick Daylight Saving’s A**

Daylight Savings ends November 2nd, which means that we only have about a week and a half left until our morning commutes completely succumb to the (literal) Dark Side. Motivating yourself to get out of bed on time when it’s dark and stormy outside is something most of us need to retrain ourselves to do … Continue reading →

HERO4: Everything You Need To Know About The Newest GoPros

Finally, the wait is over. As of today, GoPro’s newest cameras, the HERO4 series in Silver and Black, are available for order from mpgear.com. Here’s a rundown on everything you need to know about these cameras while you research which one will best suit all of your future adventures. HERO4 Black: The HERO4 Black is … Continue reading →

2015 Gear from Outdoor Retailer Summer 2014

If you follow us on Facebook or Twitter, chances are you saw the 9 billion posts we sent from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Late City last week. If you aren’t following us, that sucks, because you missed out on some sweet time travel. We stepped right into 2015 and spent three days exploring every square … Continue reading →

Say Goodbye To Minimalist Running, Say Hello To The 2014 Hoka One One

It was back in 2009 when minimalist running became a topic of real interest, and in 2011 and 2012, the trend became insanely popular throughout the running community. Barefoot running shoes sales reached their peak in 2012, but in the beginning of 2013, saw a 13% decrease – a number that continued to grow throughout … Continue reading →

Hiking Around The World: An Adventure On Every Continent (Part II)

Welcome back to our global hiking adventure! In Part I, we bundled up in cozy Patagonia jackets and trekked to Antarctica’s Mt. Erebus, grabbed our Osprey day packs for a challenging yet breathtaking hike to Norway’s “Troll’s Tongue”, and spent 20 days backpacking through Nepal’s famous Annapurna Circuit under the protection of our heavy duty … Continue reading →

Hiking Around The World – An Adventure On Every Continent (Part I)

Mountains Plus is a Pacific Northwest company, so we post a lot about local hikes, races, camping trips, and adventures. But this week and next week, we are traveling to all seven continents and finding the most breathtaking hike on each. WARNING: might inspire feelings of wanderlust, which may then cause you to sell your … Continue reading →

Get A Great Night’s Sleep, Wherever Your Adventures Take You

Here at Mountains Plus, we know a great night’s sleep = a happy camper. So, in light of camping season being fully upon us, we are going to talk about how to get a good night’s sleep wherever your outdoor adventures may take you. With camping equipment constantly evolving and advancing, you no longer have … Continue reading →

Run for a Reason: WA 5Ks With Great Causes

In response to our previous post about WA marathons under $50, we had a request to create a list of shorter runs throughout Washington. So, we researched some local 5Ks coming up in 2014, but did something a little different this time — We chose to highlight one smaller-scale run each month from now through … Continue reading →

5 Great Washington Marathons Under $50

It’s no secret that a lot of marathons seem pretty over-priced. There’s nothing wrong with spending a little more every once in a while on a powerhouse marathon like the Rock & Roll series, but sometimes it’s hard to justify continuously spending $100+ to sweat your body weight during 26.2 miles of bittersweet torture (mostly … Continue reading →

5 Must See Spring Hikes around Washington State

Spring has officially sprung here in Washington state! What better way to celebrate the warm weather, and break out of hibernation than to hit the trail and go for a hike. To find some of Washington’s most beautiful spring hikes, we contacted the experts. Our friends Nathan and Jer at HikingWithMyBrother.com have hiked just about … Continue reading →

Brand New Tents & New Additions To Current Models From Big Agnes

Brand New Big Agnes Tent Arrivals: Slater UL 1 + 2 Inspired by the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL, the Slater offers more foot space. You’ll also notice the absence of mesh tent walls. It has been replaced by lightweight nylon for added privacy and protection from wind and sand. Scout UL 2 Remember the … Continue reading →

New Inov-8 F-Lite 195s with RopeTec Technology

It’s true! The extremely popular Inov-8 F-Lite 195 model now come equipped with Inov-8’s RopeTec technology, making this shoe even more lethal during your next WOD. The RopeTec feature is also current in the Bare-XF and the women’s specific F-Lite 215 models and allows for added support and grip on the outsole for your rope … Continue reading →