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Marie Malinowski

Marie Malinowski

Marie is a Minneapolis-based mountain biker, bike commuter, sea kayaker, backpacker, trail runner and world traveler. She is inspired by all things outdoors and has searched (unsuccessfully) for life’s answers in the fjords of Greenland, Roatan’s coral reefs, Moab’s singletrack, the Swiss alps and while wandering aimlessly through Amsterdam with only a messenger bag, twenty Euros, and a dog-eared copy of In a Sunburned Country.

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    TerraTrike Rambler All Terrain Review

    by Marie Malinowski July 5, 2020
    by Marie Malinowski July 5, 2020

    The first time I rode a tricycle was when I was about three years old. It was red (as all tricycles were in those days) and had a white plastic…

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    Watershed McKenzie Handlebar Bag Review

    by Marie Malinowski June 26, 2020
    by Marie Malinowski June 26, 2020

    Kayakers, rafters and canoers have always relied on Watershed Drybags, the industry pioneer of 100 percent submersible drybags, to keep sensitive gear dry. Now, Watershed is hitting the bike trails with the Watershed…

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    Packing List: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

    by Marie Malinowski June 21, 2020
    by Marie Malinowski June 21, 2020

    When the glaciers plowed their way through the border area of Minnesota and Canada millions of years ago, they left in their wake a unique area of the world: The…

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    Julbo Spark Review

    by Marie Malinowski June 14, 2020
    by Marie Malinowski June 14, 2020

    Sunglasses are an obvious need when the sun is out. But they’re equally important in overcast conditions because UV rays can still pass through clouds and cause eye damage. The…

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    Maloja Roschia Shorts Review

    by Marie Malinowski June 9, 2020
    by Marie Malinowski June 9, 2020

    The Maloja Roschia shorts ($119) bring a European vibe to the mountain bike trails. Pronounced “Mah-LOW-YAH”, the Roschia’s are a forward-thinking short with superior ventilation and comfort and the ability…

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    6 New Urban Cycling Accessories for Spring

    by Marie Malinowski June 7, 2020
    by Marie Malinowski June 7, 2020

    As COVID-19 limits experiences, discourages use of public transportation and forces gyms to stay closed or operate in a reduced capacity, more and more people are turning to the most…

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    The 6 Hiking Essentials for Spring

    by Marie Malinowski May 25, 2020
    by Marie Malinowski May 25, 2020

    Although nature was never technically closed during the COVID19 stay-at-home restrictions, for many hiking enthusiasts in northern climates, it was the snow-covered and mud-soaked trails that kept us homebound. Now…

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    Thin Air Virtual Outdoor Media Show Set for September 15-17, 2020

    by Marie Malinowski May 17, 2020
    by Marie Malinowski May 17, 2020

    If the cancellation of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is another example of how COVID19 has impacted our world, the Thin Air Outdoor Media Show, which debuts virtually on September 15-17,…

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    Helle Mandra Review

    by Marie Malinowski May 10, 2020
    by Marie Malinowski May 10, 2020

    The Norwegian sourced- and made Helle Mandra is in the class of knives known as Every Day Carry (or EDC). The Helle Mandra was crafted in collaboration with Les Straud…

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    Granite Gear Dagger 22 Review

    by Marie Malinowski May 2, 2020
    by Marie Malinowski May 2, 2020

    COVID19 has drastically altered life as we once knew it. Stores are shuttered, restaurants that aren’t closed are only offering takeout. National parks, state parks and campgrounds? Closed. What is…

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