Bear Archery obviously gets its name from the late, great Fred Bear — that is a ton of responsibility. In addition to high-end bows, Bear maintains a commitment to what I call “keeping it real” by producing high-performance options at an affordable price that honors Fred Bear’s legacy. The new Approach HC is an excellent…
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Outdoor Outreach on transforming young lives through the outdoors. If you’re a regular listener to this show, you’ve probably tasted the power of the outdoors. I remember my first time standing on a wave. You may remember your first time carving through powdery snow, your first long hike, or your first time camping under the…
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Sun, 3/11, 8:30 am-5 pm Group: SheJumps & K2 Skis When: Sunday, March 11, 8:30 am-5 pm Where: Crystal Mountain Resort, Enumclaw, WA Cost: $10 + discounted lift ticket (registration required) Details: Get the Girls Out presented by K2 Skis is a national campaign to unite women as they support, challenge, mentor and inspire each other in…
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Despite a traumatic brain injury, Sara Fry is exploring the High Sierra in an effort to map more than 8,000 miles of hiking trails. Sara Fry can still remember a few moments from that day in the summer of 2005. Her water polo team faced a rival high school, which deepened her desire to win.…
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After months and miles of testing, we found 12 products that set new benchmarks for performance, innovation, and value. Kelty TN 2 Kelty TN 2 (Courtesy Photo)Cowboy camping is fun—the bazillion stars overhead, that sense of complete integration with nature—until the rain starts to fall. And who among us hasn’t had a late-night, bleary-eyed scramble…
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How do you separate good gear from great gear? Six months of backpacking around the globe will do it. Columbia Outdry Ex Diamond Hard truth: Even the best hard shells have a weakness. Eventually, the durable water repellent (DWR) on the fabric’s exterior deteriorates. Instead of beading off the surface, water soaks in. And while…
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This duo melds their passion for music and the outdoors by bringing their instruments into the backcountry. Anastasia Allison’s love for nature goes back to her childhood. When she was 13, her family went on a road trip through the American west’s national parks, an experience that proved life-changing. On the journey, she saw her…
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A little rain never hurt anyone. With these tips, there’s no such thing as bad weather. Choose the Right Layers 1. Avoid cotton like the plague. Pack synthetic baselayers, a featherless puffy for insulation, and a rainjacket to stay dry. 2. Don’t over-insulate. What you really need to do is stay dry, and over-layering will…
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There’s more to rain than falling water. Here are the weirdest wet weather facts you didn’t know. 1. Virga, also called phantom rain, is precipitation that evaporates before it hits the ground. It often appears as wispy, gray streaks radiating from clouds, and is most common in desert environments. 2. Graupel, aka soft hail, looks…
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Sat, 3/3, 9:30 am-Sun, 3/4, 4 pm Group: Atlanta Outdoor Club When: Saturday March 3, 9:30 am to Sunday, March 4, 4 pm Where: Lake Burton, GA Cost: Free; carpool donation requested (registration required) Details: It looks like we’re going to have some great backpacking weather this weekend, so let’s get out and enjoy it with a…
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