by Amy H | Aug 31, 2026
Cotton Kills… Or Does It? Understanding the Best Fabrics for Hiking If you’ve spent enough time around hikers, backpackers, or outdoor gear shops, you’ve probably heard someone say it: “Cotton kills.” It sounds a little dramatic. After all, most of us wear cotton all...
by Amy H | Aug 2, 2026
Back-to-School for Outdoor Families: Affordable Gear & Adventure Tips for the School Year Summer may be winding down, but adventure doesn’t have to. Back-to-school season often means shopping for backpacks, lunch boxes, new clothes, and school supplies. But...
by Amy H | Oct 8, 2024
MER is proud to support our Non-Profit for the month for October 2024- Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers: “…connect people to their natural and cultural resources and inspire them to become stewards for our parks and the environment.” Ways to...
by Amy H | Sep 9, 2024
MER is proud to support our Non-Profit for the month of September 2024- Food To Power: “We envision a world where communities heal and thrive in relationship with food, land, and each other. ” “We know that food is an essential source of everyone’s...
by Amy H | Aug 19, 2024
MER is proud to support our Non-Profit for the month of August 2024- UpaDowna: “…geared towards individuals who are new to the outdoors, looking to develop their current skillset, facing uphill battles getting outdoors, and those who simply want to find...
