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Helen Thayer in Africa: An Update On Her Latest Adventures

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From her arctic expeditions, studies on wolves, and determination to go where so few people could even survive, much less welcomed, we can only look to her for a snapshot of what Helen Thayer’s eyes have seen. It was considered a mutual honor and privilege for the Maasai tribe of Africa to invite Helen and her husband to abide, travel, and live with them as they traveled from camp to camp. [...]

KELTY PAWNEE 3300 BACKPACK REVIEW

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Kelty’s Pawnee 3300 backpack features three storage areas: one main central compartment, one front pocket, and a top loading compartment. There is an internal sleeve in the main compartment which allows a hydration bladder (sold separately) to be stored within. The Pawnee comes in two colors: Nite Sky (dark blue and gray) and Russet (red/orange and gray). [...]

Timex WS-4 Expedition Carabiner Watch

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Timex WS4 Expedition watch with carabiner attachment is the new version of the same watch we found to deliver all the function and accuracy claimed by the features and benefits it offered. Because this TIMEX WS4 Expedition watch uses a carabiner rather than latched to the wrist, it becomes more useful as it can be operated with one-hand, and viewed at a glance. The Indiglo night illumination function becomes easier to use simply because it only takes one hand to operate. [...]

Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Boot

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Italian made Lowa boots have a history of being some of the best constructed and rugged boots money can buy. Mountaineers depend on them. Hikers love them, and in some parts of the world, soldiers swear by them. The Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid-high and high-top boots might merit your consideration if your travels take you from the low desert heat to the rocky terrain of high-desert excursions. [...]

Benchmade: 2009 Manufacturer of the Year

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Benchmade Knife Company has been creating fine cutting tools for more than two decades. But 2009 has been a kind year of recognition for the quality of leadership and products manufactured by this mid-sized operation located in Oregon City, Oregon. Not only was Benchmade honored with the 2009 Manufacturer of the Year Award, but also Knife of the Year. Read on for the details… [...]

2010 Dynastar Legend Sultan 85

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The 2010 Dynastar Legend Sultan 85 is possibly the one downhill ski you can own that offers maximum performance in all mountain conditions; from powder to ice. Finally, all the engineering, technology, and ski-building know-how come together to deliver a true all mountain ski that excells in any snow condition. [...]

Mtn. Bike Hall Of Fame Inducts COMPMOBA

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Colorado Mtn. Bike trailblazer’s COPMOBA is inducted into the Mtn. Bike Hall of Fame at Interbike Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV. It took two decades to build the Mtn. Bike advocacy organization who championed projects and programs that makes Colorado one of the most advanced Mtn. Bike trail systems to be found. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2009 would be enough for any group of people who have built an organziation like COPMOBA, but the Mtn. Bike Hall of Fame is the best icing for any birthday cake. [...]