Thin air, switchback roads, landscapes that shift from high desert to alpine forest in a single afternoon—Northern New Mexico is built not just for the views but for testing limits. That’s why, together with our friends Will and Mija, we headed west to put Proof’s fall lineup through its paces. Tried-and-true essentials like our PatinaTech™ Collection and Rover Pant were constants throughout the adventure, from gravel biking up Forest Service trails to cool nights under the crystalline sky back at basecamp. And as we hiked Wheeler Peak, the state’s tallest mountain, our thermoregulating active layers kept us comfortable through extreme temperature swings. By the end, we had one final takeaway: this gear is ready for whatever comes next. |