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Hike and Kayak the Olympic Peninsula

HIKE AND KAYAK THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA

July 22, 2010

Bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the east by the Hood Canal and on the north by the Str…

by: editor

SUP-er Dad

SUP-ER DAD

July 20, 2010

"What do we get if we win, Daddy? Do we get a big trophy?" "I'm not sure, Luke," I calmly tell my ve…

by: Mark Anders

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Upscale Cabins Booming at National Parks

Upscale Cabins Booming at National Parks

July 15, 2010

by: editor


ollowing suit with current trends at national parks, including decreased RV traffic and increased non-recreational visits, there’s a new trend on the horizon: upscale cabins. Campers get their own bathroom, a kitchen with full-size appliances, and usually a big deck with park views plus a barbec… Read More

Kraken Black Spiced Rum

Kraken Black Spiced Rum

July 15, 2010

by: editor


Apart from "the beast," we're generally fans of liquor named after monsters — and Kraken Black Spiced Rum ($22) is no exception. This upscale, but not crazy-expensive, spiced rum is a nice alternative to your normal well-residing rum, and comes in a handsome old-school jug-handled bottle adorned w… Read More

Bike Gear for the Great Divide

Bike Gear for the Great Divide

July 14, 2010

by: editor


If you are planning to go a long way on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, you will depend a great deal on your gear. There are few services such as bike shops, outdoor stores, hospitals, and commercial accommodations available on the route. Since there are few opportunities to purchase equipment… Read More

Mountain Biking the Great Divide

Mountain Biking the Great Divide

July 14, 2010

by: editor


The Great Divide mountain bike route is the world's longest off-pavement cycling route, tracking a total of 2,745 miles from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. It is highlighted by singletrack, long dirt roads and jeep trails that wend their way along the Continental Divide. The route tra… Read More

Badwater Running Tips

Badwater Running Tips

July 13, 2010

by: GearJunkie


Hot-Weather running advice from two-time Badwater winner Pam Reed.… Read More

Electric PWC: Silveira Green Samba

Electric PWC: Silveira Green Samba

July 13, 2010

by: editor


To equate the electric Silveira Customs Green Samba Personal Watercraft to a Tesla on water is the equivalent of an editorial shortcut, but the likeness is just too easy to pass. Similar to a sport bike, the Green Samba’s semi-prone layout is designed to feel like an extension of the driver’s b… Read More

Ride Snowboards’ Hempbrain Technology

Ride Snowboards’ Hempbrain Technology

July 09, 2010

by: editor


In an effort to increase sustainability and reduce weight, Ride replaced the standard plastic top sheet of their Society UL and Slackcountry UL snowboards with hemp. Their Hempbrain technology uses less material overall and allows for an entirely new way of working with graphics thanks to the fabric… Read More

Top 20 Desitnations for Adventure Travel

Top 20 Desitnations for Adventure Travel

July 09, 2010

by: editor


Adventure travel is commonly considered the combination of tourism, the outdoor lifestyle and adventure sports, and the latter of the three embodies the adrenaline-based catalyst that determines where and when the trip is booked. Depending on the personality of the traveler, these components can be … Read More

AdventureEye Video Systems Rentals

AdventureEye Video Systems Rentals

July 07, 2010

by: Basecamp


If you want a POV camera for your next adventure but can't quite scrounge up enough money to buy one, then you can rent a camera from AdventureEye Video Systems. For around 100 bucks, you can spend 14 days with 1 of 6 offered cameras designed to withstand extreme weather and provide great POV footag… Read More

G-Wagon LAPV 6.X Concept

G-Wagon LAPV 6.X Concept

July 07, 2010

by: editor


Unveiled by Mercedes at the Eurosatory defense exposition in France, the G-Wagon LAPV 6.X Concept is the latest armored military version of the legendary sport-ute. Its common-rail diesel engine can propel it, along with all the armor plating and 2,866 lbs of cargo, up to a top speed of 150 kilomete… Read More

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