Justin Simoni - Page 6 of 43 - bikepacker, fastpacker, climber, writer, based in Colorado

This Winter, I had MANY audacious mountain projects brewing in my head, but never had the chance to even write them down to share before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. I’ll get to sharing them soon, but it may take on a more hypothetical feeling than a schedule – even if it’s a best-case scenario, like my 2019 Project Dreamin’ list.

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La Sportiva Mountain Running Passion Team 2020

Extremely excited to announce that I’ve joined the La Sportiva Mountain Running Passion Team for 2020! My first LaSpor kicks were a pair of rock boots I bought in high school (closing in on “before you were born” territory for some of you…) at Prime Climb in Connecticut – “Tom” (and others) who worked at my town’s Youth Services department introduced us to Connecticut’s trap rock outdoors, and one of the first climbing gyms in the country indoors – their selfless volunteer work changed my life.

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Initial Impressions: Fenix BC30R 1800 Lumen Bicycle Light

A few weeks ago, I returned to my bike from a grocery store to see that someone had stolen my beloved Magicshine Monteer 1400. A great light – and a great run for the light. Usually such accessories don’t last so long with me due to harsh use, rather than theft.

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Segment #3 posted – Bikepacking to the Colorado 14ers: Front Range

I’ve released my first draft of Segment #3 of the Front Range bikepacking guide to the CO 14ers:

Segment #3 takes you from Guanella Pass, up and over Argentine Pass, and deposits you in Horseshoe Basin, to tackle Grays and Torreys from Grays’ South Ridge Route. Georgetown is used as a resupply point. Enjoy!

Segment #2 posted – Bikepacking to the Colorado 14ers: Front Range

I’ve released my first draft of Segment #2 of the Front Range bikepacking guide to the CO 14ers:

Spotlight: Nite Ize Dry Bags

Note: these products were provided to me by Nite Ize to demo without caveat. I would like to thank them for their generosity. All opinions are mine. Interested in me checking out your gear?

I’m checking out some gear from NiteIze! See my spotlight on some of the lights they put out for more of an introduction. In this post, I look at two bags I’ve found useful for cycling trips: