The Pakems Cortina packboots ($80) are the cold-weather flip flop—the end-of-the day podiatry receptacle to soothe swollen, tired and sore feet. Except that the Pakems Cortina packboots are insulated snow boots…
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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The Pearl Izumi Women’s Rove Long Sleeve Jersey ($80) is a “bike style” jersey with a take on the classic flannel plaid shirt so loved by hipsters, lumberjacks and Nirvana…
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November 17th is National Take a Hike Day, an annual celebration of hiking that was established by the American Hiking Society to encourage people to get outside and connect with…
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A tea kettle is one of those utilitarian vessels used to heat and boil water for coffee, tea, cocoa and instant oatmeal. Well, the GSI Outdoors Halulite Ketalist II ($34.95)…
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The Pearl Izumi Symphony Thermal Jersey ($140) is designed with the cold-weather rider in mind. But its warmth and versatility means it transcends cycling to a a variety of high-exertion…
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If you have given up all hope that our public lands will be protected and survive, it’s time to break out the AED paddles and paper bag. Today the U.S.…
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The Fjällräven Keb Trouser ($225) is like the Mercedes G550 W4 of the hiking pant genre: An iconic, classic workhorse with the standard features that get the job done. The first…
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The only upside I can think of to fall and winter are snugly sweaters to keep me warm. Like the new Toad & Co Merino Merritt Hoodie ($199). It’s made of 100…
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