Bompa Blocks began by accident, says founder Ashley James, of the company she started with her grandfather that makes wood yoga blocks. As Ashley’s passion for yoga grew, she began selecting a mat, clothes and props…
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I first found Valleau Apparel while skimming through Instagram. The photo that caught my eye showed my friend scaling a wall at the rock gym while wearing a Valleau sports bra. Intricate but sporty straps…
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In 2003 Mother-daughter duo Gail and Jamie Getzwiller created Yoga Paws, padded hand and foot covers that slip on for yoga practice, anywhere. The impetus of the hand-and-foot pads was the ladies’ mutual love for…
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Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to test out Stonewear’s Volt Capri (MSRP $75) and Siren Top (MSRP $70). While I generally consider the lack of snow here in the Tetons this…
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Squats in the gym are awesome for two reasons: training for ski turns, and—a more scrutinizing incentive, yet, frank one for many—reaching that Beyonce-style lift. In fact, that booty-loving reality pushed one Instagram post of…
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Colorado inspired, the OG Sack is an around-town bag that’s awesome for the active lifestyle. OG’s convertible messenger bag, tote, or backpack facilitates errands, trips to the gym or yoga studio, and weekends spent at…
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The rise of yoga in mainstream America has sprouted a host of companies eager to help people downward dog. Here at Garage Grown Gear we set out to find the best yoga gear from independent…
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Recently, Garage Grown Gear uncovered a company making custom yoga mats, Mondo-Mehndi, in Colorado’s Mile High City. Founder and artist Dawn Skipp sketches up intentional designs for this Denver line of unique yoga mats. Dawn’s…
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At first, people were really freaked out at seeing pregnant mannequins at an outdoor trade show, especially pregnant mannequins wearing a climbing harness. But now the conversation is evolving. People are less surprised and more…
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