Bluubird

You know what we love? Good gear recommendations. What we love almost as much? Good camp coffee. This week's newsletter features Henry Faber, an outdoor-loving Colorado transplant who introduced our cofounders! Henry has some great gear picks, including one that will take your camp coffee to the next level ?? Check it out! Link in comments.

"When choosing outdoor gear, durability and quality are non-negotiable. I prioritize investing in fewer, high-quality items that will last. Similar to Richard’s experience in an earlier newsletter, +1 to leaning on those I am with when we’re out doing activities to ask what they like best for that given activity and weather condition we are in." This week's newsletter is the best - especially if you share Charlotte Barry's penchant for post-hike breakfast burritos ?? Check it out! ???? https://lnkd.in/e2Xzd39h

"With the chaos and expense of resort skiing these days, backcountry skiing introduces a new perspective to the sport. You replace the lifts with a pair of skins, the crowds with nature, and earn your turns all day long." Check out today's newsletter for Richard Begando's top picks for the slopes, the trail, travel, and more ???? https://lnkd.in/etGYxxEx

"The trail community is special. I love that everyone's on the same level, working toward the same thing, and besides unimportant things like daily mileage, there's no competition, only mutual support. Sharing the trail with another person usually leads to a lasting friendship, even if you're only together for a short while or they live in another part of the world." We can't imagine a better source of hiking recommendations than from a thru-hiker who has covered the AT, the PCT, and more. Read about DJ Nuckolls and his top pics here ?? https://lnkd.in/dxSbnzar #bluubird #gearup #outdoorgear

ATL! We are pumped to announce our first Early Bird Run Club is kicking off on February 14th at 7am! Get the skinny on what we're building at Bluubird, meet some cool people, get some fresh air, and leave with a fabulous cup of PERC COFFEE. Sign up link (with details, logistics, all the things) is here: https://lu.ma/11fhm4gx See you there!

"The bike is barely half of the things you find yourself needing/wanting. Not to mention the ever-necessary “next bike.” Turns out you also need a variety of clothing for slight differences in temperature. Once I get into a new hobby, I fixate until I’ve “optimized” to a satisfactory extent." We had so much fun interviewing Duncan Stiller this week to learn about how he uses data, iteration, and research to optimize his outdoor experiences. That is, of course, our love language ?? Cyclists, yoga students, or folks looking for their next summer trip - Duncan has some great recommendations for you in this week's newsletter! https://lnkd.in/etUkDJZB #cycling #yoga #outdoorgear #bluubird

“Abandoning our plan to hike to the summit reminded us why we’re on this journey. It’s not to check every item off some list. It’s not to say we reached some arbitrary point on a map.?It’s to know that we ventured out, exited our comfort zones, and truly experienced this incredible world.” Wise words from an amazing interview with Dana Greenlaw, plus: a run club (!!), app updates, and some of our top picks for hitting the slopes this season ?? https://lnkd.in/exYzijnT

Are you on the hunt for a gear item and having trouble finding the right thing? What is it, and what's making the search difficult? Let's chat - we have people (and tools!) to help you find the perfect thing ?? #bluubird #outdoorgear

Curious about what we're building at Bluubird? Interesting in reading about the activities and gear you know and love, or those you haven't discovered yet? Better yet, want to learn about some of our amazing users and what they love about getting outside? We are kicking off our newsletter series today - check out today's edition, including a spotlight interview with Sean Perry! https://lnkd.in/euPxHzS7

Are you ready to be more...ready? ???? We’ve been there: freezing on the chairlift wishing you’d worn the right base layer, soaked in your camping tent regretting you didn’t waterproof the floor, or lagging behind your in-laws in the Thanksgiving 5K because your sneakers were definitely not made for running... Whether you're gearing up for race day, entering your fitness era, or embarking on your next outdoor adventure, we're building something that will transform how you prepare?for every journey. Stay tuned and adventure on. ?? ??? #GearUp #ComingSoon #Bluubird