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Jans Expert loads a specialized bike into the back of a truck on a sunny day in front of the Jans Bike shop entrance.

Reading Time: 4 minutesUnlike skis, snowshoes, and hiking boots, mountain bikes can be a particularly cumbersome item to travel with. Their shape, size, and weight make them difficult […]

Bike Shop How-To Mountain Biking

Traveling with your bike

by Calindra Revier
Published October 1, 2025
Jans Expert examines her tackle box in the bed of a pickup.

Reading Time: 3 minutesThese are our fly fishing Experts’ top tips for choosing and using your fly fishing gear. BUYING YOUR FIRST ROD AND REEL First, choose a […]

Fly Fishing Fly Shop Jans Experts

Fly Fishing Gear Tips

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 30, 2025
Jans Expert and two dogs backpack the Amethyst Lake trail with an impressive mountain ridgeline in the background.

Reading Time: 2 minutesA backpack can be your best friend or worst enemy on the trail. It is your lifeline to shelter, food and water and it is […]

How-To Mtn Active

How to Choose a Backpack

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 30, 2025
Jans Expert rolls up an inflatable sleeping pad to secure onto her backpack.

Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are some important factors you should consider when deciding on a sleeping pad. Weight, where you plan on taking it, comfort, and insulation are […]

Adventure How-To Mtn Active

How to Choose a Sleeping Pad

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 30, 2025
A camping stove is set up with a pot and kettle with desert landscape in the background.

Reading Time: 3 minutesChoosing the right camping food for your trip is a skill that you can hone through experience. The type of camping or activity you’re doing […]

How-To Mtn Active

How to Choose Camping Food

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 29, 2025
Jans Expert lays out a sleeping bag in her tent while out in the backcountry.

Reading Time: 6 minutesA quality sleeping bag is a critical component for any overnight expedition gear list. With so many bags to choose from, sifting through the options […]

How-To Mtn Active Technology Explained

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 29, 2025
Jans Expert cruises on Charlie's 9K trail looking over Deer Valley Resort on a sunny day

Reading Time: 7 minutesYou’ve got your dream bike, but after the first few rides, you may be experiencing some discomfort. Does your back ache a bit? Are your […]

Bike Shop Mountain Biking Road Biking

Mountain Bike Fit Tips

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 29, 2025
Bins of canister fuel used for backcountry stoves.

Reading Time: 2 minutesCanister style camp stoves are convenient, easy to use, and a popular choice for many backpackers. They are fueled by single-use gas cylinders filled with […]

How-To Mtn Active

How to Recycle Camp Fuel Canisters

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 29, 2025
Jans Expert breaks for some quick hydration while on a trail run in the Wasatch Mountains

Reading Time: 4 minutesIngesting the right nutrition allows you to perform at your very best. It gives you energy when you need it most and saves you from […]

Adventure How-To Mtn Active

How to Use Sport Nutrition

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 29, 2025
Jans experts race at Deer Valley, one is wearing a red and blue bike kit, the other is wearing a full faced helmet.

Reading Time: 3 minutesOur mountain biking Experts have spent years training and competing as competitive riders. Here are their top tips for developing the skills necessary for successful […]

Bike Shop Mountain Biking

Mountain Bike Race Tips

by Calindra Revier
Published September 23, 2025
JANS expert riding a sleek road bike, leaning forward in an aerodynamic position with determination on a smooth road.

Reading Time: 4 minutesRoad racing isn’t just about putting in miles—it’s about strategy, preparation, and attention to the small details that can make or break your performance. From […]

Bike Shop Road Biking

Road Bike Racing Tips

by Calindra Revier
Published September 21, 2025
Jans Experts backpack through the John Muir Wilderness

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen heading on a backpacking trip, you are faced with the unique challenge of packing your backpack. You need to fit all the gear, clothing […]

Adventure Hiking How-To

How to Pack Your Bag

by Cassandra Ali
Published September 19, 2025

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