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Just in from a trail run with the crew at Umstead State Park. It was a bit nippy but exhilarating sort that reminds you you’re alive. Todd’s (tallest on the...

A cold tale just in from Charles Bocholis who has worn Layers Thermion for years. Several years back during a very cold snap in the North Carolina foothills, my friend...

“Rock!” “Stump!” “Root!” The trail etiquette couldn’t have been any better as hikers warned those behind of the upcoming obstacles. This morning Trusty (the Mule) joined the students from the...

by Rudy Hayden – Charlotte Shop Manager It seems as though these honeymooners were caught off guard while swimming in the nude off of the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica....

Bittu Ali – Great Outdoor Provision Co. I must say that after reading Bill’s article on Cold Weather Paddling, I got so scared that I considered giving up winter paddling...

Bill Mauney, Great Outdoor Provision Co. UPDATE: Check out Bittu’s follow up: “Paddling Clothing Systems for Cold Water” It’s a beautiful day in early spring. The air temperature, in the...

Rudy Hayden, Charlotte Manager Rudy and a nice Brown (photo courtesy of Caleb) I had the distinct pleasure to go fishing on the Davidson River near Brevard, NC with Caleb...

John Flowers Going to Virginia to do anything is a joy. The Virginia Parks and Rec have done wonders developing their state. Chippokes Plantation State Park was our camp spot....

A great video overview of several Yakima Vehicle Rack Solutions: Big Stack, BowDown, Classic Box Series, DoubleDown, King Cobra, Mako Aero Saddles, Hully Rollers, ShowBoat & SkyBox.

As a wilderness outfitter, we equip folks so they are comfortable in the outdoors. The thought of voluntarily leaving a warm, dry home requires the confidence that one’s gear is...

-From 10/31/2008- We want to thank you for the support over this past month in helping to make the Mountains-to-Sea Trail month a success. For those able to make it...

Everybody has a dream job. The problem is that for most of us, that’s all it is—a dream. What we actually do for money is often a far cry from...

One last update on Wilmington artist & customer James Davis. Follow his adventures at myxolydian.com 9/28/2008 Hello Friends, James is hiking the last 10 miles today to the base of...

by Bill Mauney There is a chill in the air on this crisp fall day. An explosion of bright hues rocks your senses as the golden rays of the rising...

Bio: After graduating from Middlebury College in 1993, Mark Synnott had no idea where he was going or what he would do for work. He just knew he wanted to...

This all started about three months ago when I was trying two find a way to ride my bike to work in order to save myself some gas money and...

The baby head bolder threatens to turn my left ankle. These two have tangled in the past. The low profile trail runners meet my expectation and dismiss the incident with...

An emergency preparedness kit should include enough of the following to last a family for at least 3-5 days: Water – 1 gallon per person per day (a week’s supply...