by Seth Levy
Fresh out of college, Jeff Popp started Denver-based Mile High Mountaineering because he felt some existing pack designs "lacked passion." Mile High's fresh approach is on full display at Outdoor Retailer, with a line up of new packs and one innovative accessory.
Salute 34The Salute 34 leads the pack with a new access system that allows unfettered access to the pack and transforms it into a ground cover suitable for coiling rope, having a picnic, or sitting on. The Salute also features industrial grade #10 zippers.
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 Mile High Mountaineering Salute 34, fully opened |
Powder KegFor winter hikes, ski tours, snowboard treks, the Powder Keg is the ticket. It has a unique lashing system the enables skiis to be affixed 3 different ways.
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 Mile High Mountaineering Powder Keg |
BoltThe Bolt is designed as a day-hiker and peak-bagger, with ice axe holsters that permit some "adventurous" peak bagging too.
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 Mile High Mountaineering Bolt |
Incline
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 Mile High Mountaineering Incline |
The Snack StackerThe Snack Stacker is an insulated module that fits into Mile High Mountaineering's packs. With space for an ice pack and a sleeve that conceals a midget-sized stainless steel grill, this got me thinking about a fresh steak on nights one and two of a hike.
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 Mile High Mountaineering Snack Stacker. |
