Author: Kyle Soeltz

Outdoor Research Mt. Baker Modular Mittens

3.8.2018 - Kyle Soeltz
2 minute read

The Outdoor Research Mt. Baker Modular Mittens are a two part mitten designed to keep your fingers warm in extremely cold conditions. They have a waterproof shell with a heavy duty fleece linear on… Continue Reading »

9 Ways to Shed Pack Weight For Almost No Money

2.23.2018 - Kyle Soeltz
3 minute read

Spending hundreds of dollars on new sleeping bags and backpacks is one way to save large amounts of pack weight, but it’s not the only way. There are a lot of small things you can do as well that will… Continue Reading »

Passaconaway/Whiteface Abandoned Trail Loop from the North

2.14.2018 - Kyle Soeltz
3 minute read

Miles: 12.3 Elevation Gain: 3763’ Difficulty: Hard Typically if you want to do Mount Passaconaway and Mount Whiteface as a loop you have to do it from the south. Further, doing it as an out and back… Continue Reading »

Choosing the Right Personal Locator Beacon or Satellite Messenger

2.7.2018 - Kyle Soeltz
3 minute read

Whether it be a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) or a Satellite Messenger, an emergency transponder is something everyone spending a significant time in the wilderness should carry. No matter how… Continue Reading »

Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Poles

1.31.2018 - Kyle Soeltz
2 minute read

It wasn’t until I began winter hiking that I understood how great Trekking poles were. Before I had always wondered what I needed them for- I had never had a problem getting up and down mountains… Continue Reading »

Carter Notch (Secret) Loop

1.25.2018 - Kyle Soeltz
3 minute read

Miles: 12.3 including Mt. Height; 12.1 without Elevation Gain: 4600' Difficulty: Hard The Carter Notch loop is the best way to hit all three of the Carters (and the incredible Mt. Height) in one go… Continue Reading »

Salomon Speed Cross 4

1.18.2018 - Kyle Soeltz
2 minute read

The Salomon Speed Cross 4 is a seriously light trail running shoe with a lot of grip. I have used them for trail running, day hiking, and backpacking from mid-spring to mid-fall. They are breathable… Continue Reading »

Welcome to Reconnect.Life

1.9.2018 - Kyle Soeltz
2 minute read

My name is Kyle Soeltz. I’m an avid hiker, skier, climber, and general outdoors enthusiast. I created this blog to help inspire and provide information for those looking to reconnect with the world… Continue Reading »