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Marie Malinowski is an Eagan-based white water kayaker, sea kayaker, mountain biker, rock climber, backpacker, and skier. She’s game for anything that requires a helmet. Marie can be contacted at marie.malinowski@gmail.com.

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Black Friday deals on cross-country ski gear

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

There's no disputing the fact that winter goes by faster for those who love it. If you're on the fence, REI can help you love it with some great gear...
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Black Friday deals at REI: Save up to 30% on downhill ski gear

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Snow may not be in the air at the time of posting, but it is in the forecast. Now is the time to check out REI’s great deals on name-brand skis...
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Winter camping 101: Choosing and fitting your backpack

Friday, November 20th, 2009

The good news is that pack-fitting guidelines don’t differ between seasons. The bad news is that your winter camping gear is going to be bulkier...
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Best-in-the-west ski vacations for Thanksgiving weekend

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

I tried the Spanish flu in 1989. It didn’t work. My mom is a nurse. State Farm Insurance threatened to cancel my policy for bribing them to...
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Can't decide between cross-country skis or snowshoes? Take a quiz and find out

Monday, November 16th, 2009

The in-between time of fall and measurable snow accumulation is, at best, a time for reflection and introspection. Maybe last winter you decided that...
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Winter camping 101: The Tao of footwear

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

It’s always important to keep your feet warm dry when camping, but even more so in the winter. Wet feet lead to cold feet and cold feet, well,...
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Would you be safe or be something's lunch? Take the survival quiz and find out

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

There is no question that being outdoors rejuvenates the soul. Fresh air, blowing wind, chirping birds, it all invokes our primordial senses of...
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Winter camping 101: The Tao of layering

It’s time to get serious about outdoor recreation in winter. When the snow falls and the temperatures drop, it opens doors for us into a new...
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The best gear for cold weather running

Colder temps and dwindling daylight leave most of us with two options: 1) Workout in a gym on machines laden with the H1N1 virus, or 2) Workout...
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Learn white water kayaking this winter at the Brooklyn Center community pool

Winter hasn’t officially started and May is six months away. Pool sessions, sponsored by Rapids Riders, take place every Sunday evening from...
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