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Suunto MC-2 Global Compass
November 20, 2012
Simply the best choice. Okay buying a compass has become a little complicated these days what with all the options and the education you seem to need to understand features like magnetic declination. But you can overcome the education thing thanks to the Internet, but alas… which compass to buy? To make it easy, the […]
Access LE Backpack by Sherpani
November 13, 2012
Super cute and just the right size. The Access LE Backpack by Sherpani is perfect for a day out on the trail or in the park while amazingly making for a very stylish purse at the same time. We especially liked the conveniently placed small zippered pocket on the top for money, phone and keys. […]
Color Me Rad 5K Run Series
November 13, 2012
Dates throughout 2012 & 2013 all around the US… Each Color Me Rad 5K Run starts you off with a clean, white shirt and finishes-up with enough color to change your skin tone forever (just joking). But, you will wind up “looking like a pack of skittles” according to the organizers. No worries though, the […]
PROBAR
November 12, 2012
All natural… wholesome… organic ingredients… from responsible growers. Probar covers it all plus they taste really great. But there’s more to it than that: Probar really provides 4 lines of bar, each with a variety of flavors: the Original is a meal replacement in 12 flavors, the Fruition is a fruit-based super-food snack bar in […]
The Great Himalaya Trail
November 12, 2012
The Great Himalaya Trail is one of the longest and highest walking trails in the world. Winding beneath the world’s highest peaks and visiting some of the most remote communities on earth, it passes through lush green valleys, arid high plateaus and incredible landscapes. The trail covers the full distance of the Himalayan Range in […]
Bobo’s Oat Bars
November 5, 2012
A bar that’s not too sweet. Oh, and yes it’s healthy. Bobo’s Oat Bars have all-organic ingredients and come in 10 great flavors along with 4 new gluten-free flavors. The flavors are ones that others seemed to have overlooked: original (oaty goodness), coconut (excellent!), cinnamon raisin (popular in the office), peanut butter (a solid choice), […]
The Color Run Series
November 5, 2012
Coming in November & December 2012. “The Color Run 5k is a unique experience focused less on speed and more on crazy color fun with friends and family.” Start with a white t-shirt. Then, each kilometer of the event is associated with a designated color: yellow, orange, pink, blue, etc. As you reach that Color […]
Run for Your Lives Series
October 31, 2012
Coming in November and December, 2012. The Run For Your Lives series is the world’s first interactive zombie-infested obstacle race experience. Yep, you read that right. Don’t just run… run for your life… for fun of course. Costumed organizers dressed as brain-hungry, virus-spreading, zombies chase you over obstacles and try to pull flags from your […]
Kangaroo AUTOSEAL Water Bottle by Contigo
October 30, 2012
Not just a water bottle. This cool Kangaroo Autoseal Water Bottle by Chicago-based Contigo has a built-in compartment so you can carry keys, ID, money or whatever when you’re on the go. It also has a spill-proof and leak-proof lid that can be opened and closed with just one-hand (press the lever to drink and then […]
Bay Area Ridge Trail
October 29, 2012
A ring around the bay? Well, almost. Since it first steps in 1989, The Bay Area Ridge Trail has come to reach over 335 miles and is now available to hikers around the San Francisco Bay. It’s ultimately planned as a multi-use trail for hikers, runners, cyclists and equestrians, and when completed, the Ridge Trail […]
GPSMAP 62st by Garmin
October 22, 2012
Which GPS to buy? Oh my. With so many brands and models and features, it’s not an easy decision. Well, TrailblazerGirl is hiking long and far into the back country, so she’s started using the new GPSMAP 62st by Garmin. It has all the essential features, like a long battery life, tracking logs, an electronic […]
GoPano micro
October 22, 2012
Dream in panorama-vision? The GoPano micro is a lens attachment for the iPhone 4/4S that enables you to create 360° panoramic videos. Just snap the lens to your iPhone and tap record to make 360° videos instantly. But wait, there’s more! With the free GoPano video player app, these videos will be interactive, so you […]
Cytomax Energy Drops
October 18, 2012
Tired of goos and chews? Try drops. That is, try Cytomax Energy Drops. First, they taste great. Second, they dissolve quickly. Third, they pack a punch of energy in the form of carbohydrates and electrolytes. Fourth, they can be chewed prior to and during training. Fifth, they come in small packets that will carry you […]
UNREAL Candy
October 16, 2012
Imagine your favorite candies… only healthier. That would be unreal right? Well, that would be UNREAL Candy. Drop the corn syrup. Drop the preservatives. Drop the artificial flavors. But, keep the good stuff. Keep the chocolate and the peanuts and the caramel and the candy shell, and you’ll have it… UNREAL Candy. It has 30% […]
Midwest Super Spartan Race
October 16, 2012
Coming October 28, 2012. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this race will make “everything they can pink, including the obstacles.” The Midwest Super Spartan Race will challenge you to 10 miles of gnarly, rugged and extreme running, jumping and crawling in the fields near Marseilles, IL, about an hour and a half outside […]
Honey Stinger Fruit Smoothie Organic Energy Gel
October 15, 2012
Not just waffles anymore. Our friends at Honey Stinger have leaped into a new world with the launch of their new Fruit Smoothie Organic Energy Gel. “With a blend of organic tapioca syrup, organic honey and electrolytes, Honey Stinger Organic Gels offer a different taste and texture from the original Classic gels, with the added […]
2013 Everest Ultra Race
October 15, 2012
Coming March 30, 2013. History in the making. The Everest Ultra, the highest ultra in the world, starts at Gorak Shep and finishes in Lukla. Starting at -5 degrees and finishing at 90 degrees it goes from a height of 18,000 feet down to 8,497 feet before climbing back to 9,380 feet. Going from glacial […]
Brooks HellRunner Series
October 11, 2012
Coming in November 2012 and February 2013. Trail running taken to an extreme. The Brooks HellRunner Series of races at various UK locations offers trail running at its toughest and most enjoyable 10 to 12 miles of challenging off-road running… tough, twisting trails… including the famed Hills of Hell and the Bog of Doom.
olloclip
October 4, 2012
Attach a real lens to your iPhone. Yep, the olloclip attaches in just seconds and can provide either a fish-eye view (capturing a 180-degree field-of-view), a wide-angle view (about twice the field-of-view as normal) and a macro/zoom view (providing an additional 10x zoom). Yea, it only works with the iPhone 4/4s for the moment, but […]
The Great Eastern Trail
October 3, 2012
Hikers, start your engines! The brand new Great Eastern Trail (GET) is coming soon. The Great Eastern Trail Association, working with American Hiking Society and local trail partners, is creating America’s newest long distance hiking trail: 1800 miles that cross 9 states from Alabama to the Finger Lakes Trail in New York. If you want […]
Petzl ELIA Helmet
October 1, 2012
A climbing helmet designed for women. The Petzl ELIA Helmet is not only specifically sized for women with a smaller headband, it also allows for ponytails and is adjustable in what seems like an infinite number of ways to fit over your hair, around your ears and under your chin. The bottom line is that […]
Red Rocks Fall Clinic with Chicks Rock!
October 1, 2012
Picture Red Rocks, Nevada. A beautiful landscape just outside of Las Vegas dominated by the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area where large red rock formations jut up near sandstone peaks. Here is where you will learn the skills to be a true rock climber and who better than the ladies at Chicks-With-Picks and Chicks-Rock! […]
Spinner Recycled Bike Tube Backpack by Green Guru
September 27, 2012
Going green… with bike tubes? Yep, the geniuses at Green Guru are now taking old bike tubes and water bottles and transforming them into the amazing Spinner Recycled Bike Tube Backpack. This backpack has all the features of your favorite day pack with the addition of a laptop pocket, outer pockets for water bottles, an […]
Vasque Mantra 2.0 GTX
September 21, 2012
Simply a great hiking shoe. With its solid construction and Vibram soles, these Mantra 2.0 GTX for women by Vasque made hiking over uneven, rocky ground, not even noticeable on our tester’s feet. That alone was amazing! But wait, there’s more. The toebox area is wider than most which made these shoes much more comfortable (thank […]