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Reviews

Gear: Winter Hiking and Running

December 1, 2011 0 Comment

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Gear for outdoor trekking during winter’s extra cold, dark weather. Mountain Equipment, RoadNoise, Burley We!, Kahtoola, Mountain Hardwear, and Easton Mountain Products are reviewed.

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Camping , Features , Gear Reviews , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews , Running , Snowsports

Gear: Bicycle Lights

November 21, 2011 0 Comment

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With the days getting ever shorter, it’s time to think about lights for your bike. There are so many lights on the market; it can be dizzying trying to pick the right one. But like most things cycling-related, let the type of riding you do be your guide.

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Gear: Running Shoes

November 21, 2011 0 Comment

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New running shoes are minimal, colorful and eco-friendly. Reviews on: Brooks Pure Project Collection, Newton MV2, New Balance newSky, Altra Adam, and Vibram FiveFingers

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Features , Fitness , Gear Reviews , Home , Recent Articles , Running

Summer Book Reviews 2011

July 25, 2011 0 Comment

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Craig Romano’s Backpacking Washington, Also, The Tour de France continues! Read Amy Snyder’s book, Hell on Two Wheels as she recounts the 2009 race. The Camping Cookbook by Annie Bell, and more!

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Book Reviews , Camping , Cycling , Features , Fitness , Hiking , Recent Articles , Reviews , Watersports

Camping Gear

June 29, 2011 0 Comment

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Clearly the designers at Black Diamond wanted to do something impressive with the suspension on the Infinity pack series. Now swivels are not new, I put many miles on my NF Back Magic frame pack and its built-in flex joint, so I was pretty excited to try out an internal frame pack with a swivel.

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Camping , Features , Gear Reviews , Hiking , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews

Book Reviews: May/June 2011

June 3, 2011 0 Comment

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50 Trail Runs in Washington, By Cheri Pompeo Gillis. If you’re looking to shake up your running routine with some spectacular trails, look no further for inspiration. Also, Craig Romano’s Day Hiking Columbia’s River Gorge.

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Trail Running Gear

May 18, 2011 0 Comment

Garmin Forerunner

When it comes to running in general, the beauty of the sport lies in the fact that you need so very little to get started. Even shoes, it seems these days, are optional.

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Features , Gear Reviews , Misc , Reviews , Running

Cycling Gear: NW Cyclist 2011

March 27, 2011 0 Comment

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Gear and Garb for 2011 — Keep an eye out for these Northwest favorites at your local bike shop. Ortlieb Zip City bags, Specialized Sport & Spirita Touring Shoes, Mavic Women’s Cloud Jersey + Arm Warmers, and more!

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Cycling Book Reviews: March/April 2011

March 3, 2011 0 Comment

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Into bike racing? Check out these two recent releases by Human Kinetics: Mastering Cycling by John Howard, and Cycling Fast by Robert Panzera.

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Book Reviews , Cycling , Reviews

Outdoor Gear for Women

July 29, 2009 0 Comment

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Deuter Futura 24SL: Deuter’s packs have a reputation for comfort and breathability, and the Futura 24SL is no exception. Also: Mountain Hardwear Nitrous Vest, Therm-a-Rest Women’s ProLite™ Plus, and more!

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Book Reviews January 2009

January 29, 2009 0 Comment

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Tuck in with some good reads this winter. Books Reviewed by Sarah Wyatt including: Camping in Comfort By Lynn Haney, Seattle By Joel W. Rogers, Walking The Gobi By Helen Thayer, and more . . .

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