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A Place To Have Fun: Mammoth Lakes, CA
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A Place To Have Fun: Finger Lakes, New York
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November 30 2020 – KETL Mtn.
A Place To Have Fun: Downieville, California
In Search Of Gold I’ve been picking my nose for years in search of gold. I have yet to find any, so I took my search to Downieville, CA instead. During the gold rush of the 1800s, Downieville was known for its vast mountains filled with gold, so much so, “it vied to become the new state capital of California.”...
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November 03 2020 – KETL Mtn.
A Place To Have Fun: Moab, Utah
About a 4 hour drive from Salt Lake City, Moab is a world renowned mountain bike destination that was once called the "Uranium Capital of the World" in the 1950’s. But in the last decade or so it has become an outdoor mecca with seemingly endless rock climbing, 4x4'ing, hiking, road cycling, rafting & of course mountain biking. We recently...
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August 31 2020 – Jeff Cayley
High Country in Silverton and Coors for Breakfast
One time some fun having lady told us our gear looked rad. So we sent her a gift card and she did precisely what is intended to do in our gear. HAVE FUN! In the words of Avra herself: "Damn Ketl, had a ruckus of a weekend in style!! Took on the high country of Silverton, did a little backcountry...
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August 11 2020 – Jeff Cayley
The Design Process Behind the KETL Fairweather Gloves
When it came to designing our first pair of gloves since acquiring the brand, we set out to create a pair that balanced both breathability and durability. Something comfy and light but with a palm and craftsmanship that can withstand crashes. So many gloves on the market are flimsy, disposable, and useless after one dirt digger. Our MTB glove is...
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