I spent the last couple of days in Portland, OR with the wonderful folks at Danner (Danner is a client of Cold Splinters) and a few of the best writers on this side of the Internet (more on that to come later in the week). Danner's MADE IN THE USA hiking boot, The Crater Rim, was recently awarded Outside Magazine's Gear Of The Year award and I'd like to take this opportunity to say a little congratulations. Danner makes The Crater Rim in their Portland factory, and over the past couple of months, I've had the pleasure of walking around the Appalachian Trail with the boots tied to my feet. Read a bit more here and go try on a pair for yourself when you have the time.