You Don’t Have to Be an Athlete to Love the Outdoors
Guest Blog Post by Gear Tester: Devan NicholsI'll never forget the first time I was ever referred to as an "athlete." In all the years I spent recreationally skiing or...
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211 Miles, 10 Days, and One Marriage: Our Whirlwind JMT Thru-Hike
Guest Blog Post by Gear Tester: Art Vinogradsky When people hear about the John Muir Trail (JMT), they usually think of a leisurely three-week odyssey through the High Sierra—sun-drenched afternoons by...
How to Not Hate Running (and maybe even like it a little)
If you’ve run a marathon, you know there comes a moment when you think, “and I PAID to do this?!” For me, it was mile 24. The icy hot wasn’t...
Finding Joy in the Everyday
It was a weekend for unplanned adventure. I hadn’t thought much about my Valentine’s day Weekend - a three-day span with no school, no work, and options galore - and...
A Summer in the Trees: Lessons from the Road
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve felt pulled toward the mountains. My grandpa used to take my uncles, dad and I backpacking in the Uintas, where we spent long...
30 Miles for 30 Years: Finding Adventure Close to Home
Starting Squak has been one of the greatest adventures of our lives and also one of the most stressful. Building something you believe in requires a lot, which is why...
Why Choose Squak?
When it comes to outdoor clothing you have many choices. Patagonia offers the R1, Melanzana has the coveted grid-fleece hoodie, and other clothing giants also offer synthetic hoodies. So why...
SMC Co-Founder takes on the Moab 240
Have you heard that 200 is the new 100? Maybe you’re like me and can’t wrap your head around people actually wanting to run 200 miles! Or maybe you are...
Adventures in the Redwoods
From the beautiful ranks of trees to the limber ferns to the compelling ocean, the Redwoods are truly spectacular.
What is Alpha Direct and Why Do I Need It?
Outdoor enthusiasts are often choosy about the gear they purchase, and they should be! Today’s market offers many options, and choosing the proper gear for your adventures is important in...
Tips for Running Your First Ultramarathon
***You know how recipe blogs have the LONGEST intro and it takes forever to scroll to the actual recipe?? Well, yep, I did the same thing. So if you want...
Best of Squak Half Marathon
On October 24th, 2022 we received a message on our Instagram account from Christopher Gregory that read…
The Squak: A Practical Choice
"Squak Mountain Co. was formed on the idea of providing reliable, readily available, and functional outdoor goods without charging extra simply for the name-brand."
Issaquah Native Bennet Murch Places 3rd at the Tahoe 200 Ultra Marathon
Congrats to Issaquah native Bennet Murch for an impressive 3rd place finish at the Tahoe 200! Battling cold temperatures, minimal sleep, 35K+ feet of elevation gain and over 200 miles...