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When Pearl Izumi developed their new EMotion line, they wanted to make a shoe that would provide a more fluid running experience on both roads and trails. The idea was to create a simple shoe with a high quality...
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Spring is a tough season in Colorado. One day you may be hiking/running in a blizzard and the next day it may be 50 and sunny. It's the time of year that base layers are extra important...
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While spring is here, March and April are two of the snowiest months in Colorado. So I picked a cold, breezy day to test a down coat from Columbia called the Powerfly Down Jacket. If you haven't bought...
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When Pearl Izumi set out to design a clothing line for ultra runners, they faced a number of challenges. To withstand runs of 100 plus miles, the products had to be feather light, transfer sweat easily, dry quickly and...
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My group was doing a winter camping outing a couple weekends ago here in southeastern Michigan. It wasn’t so much to go winter camping, but to put our 72 hour kits to the test of a worst-case...
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Once reserved for diabetics and frequent flyers, compression socks have gone mainstream, thanks to athletes who swear by their performance benefits in training, racing and recovery. “I started wearing compression gear in 2007, and I sure got...
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The PUMA Mobium Elite is a revolutionary new shoe designed to expand and contract with your foot. The technology was inspired by the paws of big cats like the puma. When the cat runs, the foot opens and...
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The Petzl NOMIC is a dry-tooling and ice climbing tool that offers multiple grip modes and limits the risk of snagging when switching hands thanks to its ergonomic handle. The ice pick easily penetrates in any type of ice...
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The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Q.Shield™ hooded down jacket is considered the lightest full-featured hooded down jacket anywhere. It makes for an excellent layering jacket and keeps warmth in without the bulk.The Ghost Whisperer hooded down...
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If you have small ear canals and have had a difficult time finding earbuds that actually fit, the new women’s X-1 headphones powered by H20 Audio may be the right choice for you.The X-1s come...
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