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Mountain Biking Does NOT Suck with Mr. Adam X
Fellow podcaster and outdoor enthusiast Mr. Adam X from The Out of Collective recently put up a podcast called Mountain Biking Sucks...
Jun 8, 2023
Kelly Slater's New Shoes! The KLLY Sandal Review
Today on the show Justin Housman reviews the new sandal from legendary surfer Kelly Slater, KLLY. Made with recycled materials and a...
Jun 6, 2023
A Rebuttal: Can Camping Be Comfortable?
It's time for another rebuttal! Matt Liddle from Snow Peak USA is picking a rock fight with Colin over Colin's takes on camping. First...
Jun 1, 2023
The Big Adventure Vehicle Breakdown
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin & Justin go deep on the vehicles that get us to the trails, mountains and put ins. From the venerable Jeep...
May 31, 2023
Mountain Bike Suspension Part 2: The Stanchion Strikes Back!
Editor’s Note: The following essay was originally featured on THE ROCK FIGHT podcast and is available to listen to in the player below....
May 30, 2023
Jorts, Button Downs & Looking Rad in the Outdoors
Whether you're a newb, a kook or a seasoned backcountry guide, we all want to look good when head outdoors and none of us can ignore that...
May 25, 2023
Captain Fantastic: An Outdoor Movie Review
HAPPY NOAM CHOMSKY DAY! Colin & Justin are back to review another movie and this time they are watching 2016’s CAPTAIN FANTASTIC. They...
May 23, 2023


The Cycling Apparel Rules
Editor’s Note: The following essay was originally featured on THE ROCK FIGHT podcast and is available to listen to in the player below....
May 18, 2023
Mountain Bike Newbs vs Surf Kooks and the Value of Trying Something New
Colin and Justin break down the differences between a newb and a kook and uncover the value of trying new stuff (indoors or outdoors).
May 16, 2023
Awarding the Adventure TV Championship Belt
Along with THE CLIMB, where Colin gives his thoughts on the second half of season 1, there has been a slew of outdoor adventure...
May 11, 2023
Outdoor Parenting and Endurance Sports plus a Second Opinion on Bedrock Mountain Clogs
Colin and Justin break down some outdoorsy parenting behavior Colin witnessed on a recent trip and talk about the stuff all outdoor...
May 9, 2023
Coffee & Adventure with Steve Casimiro
Adventure Journal’s Steve Casimiro joins Colin to talk about the intersection of coffee and adventure as well as his new company Long...
May 4, 2023


The Backyard Trail
Editor’s Note: The following essay was originally featured on THE ROCK FIGHT podcast and is available to listen to in the player below....
May 2, 2023
The Future of Mountain Towns with PaddyO
PaddyO returns to talk about the future of small towns in the American west.
Apr 27, 2023
Stickering Your Adventure Whip
Editor’s Note: The following essay was originally featured on THE ROCK FIGHT podcast and is available to listen to in the player below....
Apr 25, 2023
Secondhand First with Sophie Benson
Colin is joined by environmental journalist Sophie Benson to talk about the importance of secondhand apparel.
Apr 20, 2023
First Blood: An Outdoor Movie Review
1982’s First Blood is known as a dramatic and action masterpiece. But how does it do as an Outdoor Movie?! Colin and Justin head to the...
Apr 19, 2023
Snowsports Rule But Winter Sucks
Editor’s Note: The following essay was originally featured on THE ROCK FIGHT podcast and is available to listen to in the player below....
Apr 18, 2023
Sunglasses: A Rebuttal with PaddyO
Some of the opinions expressed here at Rock Fight HQ are a little spicy for others. Paddy O’Connell heard Colin’s take on Sunglasses and...
Apr 13, 2023
Our Top 5 Most Hardcore Moments (so far)
Colin and Justin run down the most hardcore things they’ve done in their lives (so far, because, you know, they’re not dead).
Apr 12, 2023
(Don't Try To Be) Hardcore
Editor’s Note: The following essay was originally featured on THE ROCK FIGHT podcast and is available to listen to in the player below....
Apr 11, 2023
THE CLIMB Season 1, Ep 1 - 4 Recap
THE CLIMB brings rock climbing, reality TV and Jason Mamoa to HBO. Is it successful? Today Colin gives a recap of the first half of...
Apr 6, 2023
Priority Sauce: A Gear Review
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Justin Housman reviews the latest offering from Priority Bicycles: THE SAUCE!
Apr 5, 2023
Power Ranking the All Time Top 20 Campfire Songs
Today I’m picking a fight with…well, potentially every single one of you. Because today we’re taking on the most subjective of outdoor...
Apr 4, 2023
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