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    Osprey Sponsors Nimsdai Purja on K2

    Osprey announced today their continued support for Nimdai Purja, who burst into the limelight in 2019 for “Project Possible,” during which he climbed the world’s 14 highest mountains in an astounding six months and six days. The prior record was eight years! This time, Osprey backs Purja in an...
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    National Trails Day gets a boost from Bend-area Brewer

    A little more than a half-century ago, Congress actually worked in a bi-partisan effort to craft and pass the National Trails System Act, which was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on Oct. 2, 1968. Twenty-five years after that landmark law was enacted, a coalition of trail organizations...
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    Great Gear Gift Ideas for Outdoor Dads

    Father’s Day honors the hard work and dedication of our dads. And what better way to honor your outdoor-loving dad than to gift him some great gear. We field tested some new products and found a few items we’re sure any dad would love. California Cowboy Tropic High Water shirt While some might...
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    Holiday Gift Guide 2021

    MG Mountain Gazette Subscription Relaunched by, former POWDER Managing Editor, Mike Rogge in 2020. Mountain Gazzette is a favorite of ours here at Gear Institute. The large format (11×17) beauitfully printed magazine is filled with long-form stories, poetry, essays and stunning photography...
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    Holiday Gift Guide, Part 2: Great Gifts for Outdoor Adventurers

    No matter what their sport of choice, we think the gift ideas detailed below will be appreciated by any outdoor adventurer on your holiday gift list. Solo Titan Camp Stove The Titan Camp stove from Solo allows backpackers to burn wood debris from around camp to fire their cooking stove. No...
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    Kuiu Apparel: Designed for hunters, ideal for all outdoor activities

    Review by Dan A. Nelson The apparel brand, Kuiu, grew out of one man’s (and his family’s) love of backcountry hunting. Jason Hairston launched Kuiu after a long professional journey that led through the creation, development, and ultimate sale of his first apparel brand. After that commercial...
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    Great Outdoor Gifts for the Holidays

    No matter who you have on your shopping list, we think we’ve found some gifts sure to please any outdoors person. Holiday Gift Guide 2023 Under $50 Biolite Alpenglow Mini Biolite revolutionized camp cooking with their wood-fired stove and battery charger. But the company also makes a line of...
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    Switchback and OIA Announce Partnership

    Switchback and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the twice-annual outdoor industry gatherings. The partnership will debut at the inaugural Switchback Spring in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 16-18, 2025, and will also support Switchback’s...
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    Polygiene Technology: Clean & Fresh

    Polygiene is an established technology that enhances outdoor apparel and gear by providing effective odor control and antibacterial protection. Their technologies allow for extended adventures with greater comfort and confidence. Their solutions allow me to reuse running socks, base layers and...
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    Great Gifts for Outdoor Adventurers

    For over two decades, the Gear Institute team has dug through mountains of gear to find the best gift ideas for holiday giving. This year, we continue that exhaustive work with the following Gift Guide for Outdoor Adventurers. Jetboil MightyMo Group Cook Set A dozen different things can go...
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    Building an Outdoor Career

    I always wanted a job that would allow me to go on adventures. I knew I wanted a job that would take me to the places I only saw in movies and magazines, to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds. To be fully transparent, I had no idea where to start. But if I wanted an adventure...
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    Adventure in Chiapas with LifeStraw

    I recently got back from my first visit to Chiapas, Mexico. A few weeks ago, LifeStraw invited me on a trip to document and share their Give Back (aka Follow the Liters) program. They are newly working with rural schools in Mexico (specifically Chiapas to start) to provide students with safe...
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    2018 Erin Outdoors Gift Guide

    The holidays are coming up and it’s time to start thinking about any gifts you might be giving to loved ones this year for the holidays. I am always looking for thoughtful gifts–– things that won’t just be unwrapped and set aside, but products that will be loved throughout the year. Instead of...
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    How to Spend Three Weeks in New Zealand

    Five years ago, after spending a year on a working holiday in Australia, I headed to New Zealand for a few months of camping and spending time outdoors. I was hoping for mountain views, gorgeous beaches, and rugged adventures, and NZ sure did not disappoint. The country left a big impression on...
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    What to do in South Dakota: Adventure, Culture & Wildlife

    This post is sponsored by Travel South Dakota. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own. When you hear South Dakota, what comes to mind? I have to say that before my visit, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. South Dakota just doesn’t get the same attention as other states. Despite being...
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    Astrophotography and Stargazing in West Texas

    Canyons, red rocks, juniper in the breeze, and wide open skies– I didn’t know I would find all of these things and more in West Texas. Passing businesses like the “It’ll Do Motel” and “This n That (Mostly That),” we found an abundance of charm during the day and glittering stars at night...
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    Sunshine Bouquet Buys Natures Flowers Miami

    I had reported this a few weeks ago but could not confirm the sale. However, […] The post Sunshine Bouquet Buys Natures Flowers Miami appeared first on Flowers and Cents. The post Sunshine Bouquet Buys Natures Flowers Miami appeared first on Flowers and Cents.
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    Pete and Brenda Garcia: Getting Ahead by Doing the Right Thing

    Pete and Brenda Garcia Authored by Bruce Wright Second in a series honoring members of […] The post Pete and Brenda Garcia: Getting Ahead by Doing the Right Thing appeared first on Flowers and Cents. The post Pete and Brenda Garcia: Getting Ahead by Doing the Right Thing appeared first on...
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    Valentine’s global summary 2019

    Here is a very good review of the global Valentine’s prepared by FloralDaily. Reactions from […] The post Valentine’s global summary 2019 appeared first on Flowers and Cents. The post Valentine’s global summary 2019 appeared first on Flowers and Cents.
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    What’s happening in floral. Now!

    Hello to all and I hope this update finds you well. Trucking issues are still […] The post What’s happening in floral. Now! appeared first on Flowers and Cents. The post What’s happening in floral. Now! appeared first on Flowers and Cents.

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