So Tera and I just hit our one year anniversary in the van, I can’t believe how fast it’s gone by. We have been all over the Western US and Canada, and now found ourselves circling back to where it all started, California. Tera’s sister just bought a house in […]
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Yes, when you are fly fishing in environments that include wind, rain, and/or snow, you need a specialized wading shell… better known and described as a wading jacket. You have more than likely spent a small fortune on fly rods, reels, and other fly fishing equipment. Do yourself a favor […]
Since our last adventures in the desert, Tera and I have made our way up to Whitefish, Montana. We figured that winter van life with two dogs might be a bit more than we wanted to or could handle. Tera is a nurse and had always wanted to try her […]
Mark Fischer, jans.com co-founder and managing director, recently got the chance to go heli skiing with Bella Coola Heli Sports up in British Colombia for a week. We’re all envious. Here are some excerpts of his daily reports about the experience. Fresh tracks and gorgeous views in the backcountry of […]
Jans Monday, January 15, 2018 Nothing is more disappointing than realizing you have leaky waders and now you will be watching your buddies hooking salmonids while you pout on the river bank. Do some research and buy the best set of waders you can afford at a fly shop or […]
When Tera and I finally decided to dive into van life full time, one of the things I was most excited for was desert season. Of course living in Salt Lake I have been to the desert countless times, but only for small chunks of time. Moab for a couple […]
Winter is getting started up here in Park City. Remember how great last season was? Remember the 20-inch storm on Christmas Day, or the never-ending snow in January and February; we had 14 days with double digit snow fall totals! Did you get to enjoy all those epic snow storms […]
Are you struggling to improve your skiing, stuck in a rut and can’t break through to the next level? The answer could be right at your feet. More specifically, it could be your boots and how they match up with your body from the hips down. I’m referring to your […]
If you follow us here at Jans you know just how proud we are of our hometown’s extensive trail network that is the International Mountain Biking Association’s world’s first Gold Level Ride Center. But outside of Park City’s award-winning trails there are tons of other great rides down in Salt […]
1/4 Wheels Check your wheels and axle to be sure they are still spinning freely and are secure on your frame and fork. Photo: Ross Downard 2/4 Cockpit and Saddle : Be sure to check and if needed, align, your handlebars and saddle with your fork and frame. Photo: […]
If I had to choose only one activity we could go do while we were van-life-ing, it would be mountain biking. My wife, Tera, on the other hand, would without a doubt choose rock climbing. We both enjoy both methods of recreating, and we’re making a conscious effort to balance […]
The Park City trail network is constantly changing and evolving. Every year we get new trails and more miles. Every year an old trail is refreshed. And every year new connections are made to link together more and more miles of velvety singletrack. Most trails are machine-made with bits here […]