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Gear Review: LOWA Trident II GTX WS

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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When I first lifted up the box with my new LOWA Trident II GTX winter boots, I was really surprised by its light weight. The boots, when I removed them from the box, were small and compact. Although the Trident … Continue reading →


Gear Review: GSI Outdoors Wine Glass Gift Set

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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Tote

I love roughing it in the woods, but sometimes it’s nice to bring along some luxury as well.  Prior to getting a Wine Glass Gift Set, my experiences with wine in the woods were pretty mediocre.  I had taken bottled … Continue reading →


Gear Review: Active Accessories For Four-Legged Trekkers

Written by Kim Fuller
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Loft Jacket by Kurgo

The first time I put the Kurgo Loft Jacket on our dog, Jack, the air was pushing its way into the negative digits outside our home in Minturn, Colorado. It was early November, but after a temperate and sunny Indian … Continue reading →


Gear Review: Oboz Bridger BDry

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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Oboz's Bridger BDry

I tend to choose footwear that goes to extremes when hiking. Sometimes I’ll wear my heavy, all-leather boots, at others just a pair of sandals or trail runners so that my feet feel light. When I first tried on a … Continue reading →


Gear Review: Sherpa Nangpala Hooded Down Jacket (Women’s)

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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Nangpala on Jay Mtn., NY

When I received my new Nangpala Hooded Down Jacket, I was surprised by how small it was. I brought the jacket on a nine-day backpacking trip during cold, rainy Adirondack fall weather and was greatly impressed by the jacket’s warmth … Continue reading →


Part 1 – Outdoor Retailer: Sneak Peek at 2014/2015 Snowshoes

Written by Stephanie Nitsch
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Gearheads take note! We strolled the Outdoor Retailer trade show last weekend to get a peek at the newest winter goods for 2014/2015. Between base layers, outer layers, mid layers, accessories and all the tools to get you on the … Continue reading →


Handful Bras or Bust: Freedom From Flat Boobs

Written by Stephanie Nitsch
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Feeling harnessed by lackluster sports bras and unflattering undergarment designs, Portland, Oregon-resident Jennifer Ferguson reimagined a perkier option for active females. The company’s line of Made-in-the-USA sports bras may be limited in variety, but the versatile, two-piece collection (a bra … Continue reading →


Socking Stuffer: The Gift of Point6 Socks

Written by Stephanie Nitsch
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In my family, receiving a new pair of socks was a telltale sign of Christmas traditions. They would vary from year to year: ski socks, wool socks, fleece socks, ridiculous holiday themed socks. Whatever they were, they’d always be a … Continue reading →


Four-Season Staple: Women’s Helly Hansen Challenger Jacket

Written by Stephanie Nitsch
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At the risk of sounding cliché, the Helly Hansen women’s Challenger Jacket is always game for a challenge. Worn as a mid layer, worn as an outer layer, worn as an accomplice in nearly every mountain sport, this lightweight zip-up … Continue reading →


Snowshoe with a Smile

Written by Steph Florian
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We’ve all been hammered with the importance of hydration on the human body. Whether you’re an athlete, recreational outdoor enthusiast or a plain old human being existing on planet earth, we all share the survival instinct. Water keeps our bodies … Continue reading →