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OR Ridge Sack good for paddlers, too
November 3, 2011Outdoor Research makes its DryComp Ridge Sack for mountaineers who...
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Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS watch
November 3, 2011When I wear my outdoors-writer hat, I always want to know the distances of my hikes, paddles, trail runs, ski trips, and what have you. In 2009, I finally broke down and bought a GPS watch, the Read more
Native Hardtops Sunglasses
November 4, 2011By Susan Bibeau I am the first to admit that I am not the most delicate girl when it comes to outdoor pursuits, and there are few...
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Review of Kahtoola Microspikes
November 4, 2011If you do much hiking in early winter or spring, consider investing in a pair of Microspikes. They’re ideal for traveling on trails covered in hard-packed snow and ice. In the shoulder seasons, the trails often lack enough snow for snowshoes but are too slippery for plain boots. In such...
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Madshus Epoch backcountry skis
November 4, 2011One day in early April, when the temperature climbed into the forties, people were walking around Saranac Lake in T-shirts, dreaming of summer. It was perfect weather for testing a new pair of skis. Sue Bibeau, the designer for the Adirondack Explorer, and I did a round trip to Klondike Notch...
Read moreAn app for the Adirondack High Peaks
You and a friend finally reach the summit of Gothics, take in the glorious view, and begin to wonder what the names are of all the peaks around you. So your friend whips out an iPhone and starts tapping the screen. Is he calling the local forest ranger for answers? Not if he has installed Read the Rest…
4 Comments »Native Hardtops Sunglasses
By Susan Bibeau I am the first to admit that I am not the most delicate girl when it comes to outdoor pursuits, and there are few things that I am tougher on than sunglasses. That is why I covet my pair of Native Hardtops. My husband gave these to me as a birthday present Read the Rest…
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One day in early April, when the temperature climbed into the forties, people were walking around Saranac Lake in T-shirts, dreaming of summer. It was perfect weather for testing a new pair of skis. Sue Bibeau, the designer for the Adirondack Explorer, and I did a round trip to Klondike Notch in the High Peaks Read the Rest…
5 Comments »Review of Kahtoola Microspikes
If you do much hiking in early winter or spring, consider investing in a pair of Microspikes. They’re ideal for traveling on trails covered in hard-packed snow and ice. In the shoulder seasons, the trails often lack enough snow for snowshoes but are too slippery for plain boots. In such conditions, you need to augment Read the Rest…
No Comments »OR Ridge Sack good for paddlers, too
Outdoor Research makes its DryComp Ridge Sack for mountaineers who want to travel light on summit day. The waterproof backpack is roomy enough to carry your essentials and comes with ice-ax loops and a large mesh pocket that can hold a hydration bladder, a shell jacket, or other gear. I tested the Ridge Sack ($125) Read the Rest…
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