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| "I'll always turn to the North!" says New Yorker Frances Lee Jaques to his wife. He is trying to convince her to take their upcoming vacation to the wilderness of northern Minnesota, instead of the tropics. Finding her adventurous nature intrigued by his enthusiasm, she relents. Their trip turned out to be the life-changing inspiration for Florence Page Jaques' book, Canoe Country, first published in 1938. |
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| Last month, Derrick reviewed CW-X tights and shirts, and likened them to something Superman would wear (http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=360). I've been wearing CW-X too, and while I can't say I feel especially like Wonder Women, I do think it's great stuff. It makes such a difference in keeping the potentially hypothermia-inducing moisture at bay when you start to sweat in the cold. As a woman, I've had a problem though. My underwear - particularly my sports bra - is getting soaked. In my quest to stay dry, comfortable and safe, this is my weak link. Since these are the layers closest to my skin, it's been a real problem. I decided to see if CW-X sports bras and briefs could help me out in this department. |
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| One thing I love about Mountain Hardwear is how their branding matches their product - it's a seamless connection between reliable and au courant for outdoor life. So, I got my hands on the Synchro, Parbat and the Transition jackets. All three are great for snowshoeing, but each take on a different scope for the type of shoeing you're pursuing for the day. |
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| Finding a good outdoor watch with the functions you want - that is also reliable and a reasonable price - can be an overwhelming task. I recently tested out the Highgear Loft watch, and was very impressed that it exceeded my expectations on each of these requirements. |
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| It's springtime in the Rockies...and I'm testing a lineup of quality jackets. And, as one of my favorite brands of all-time, Marmot has provided yet another stellar product: the Heat Shield jacket. This Windstopper for some of the most unpredictable weather months of the year is a must-have for any snowshoe day-tripper. |
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| I love 3-in-1 jackets! They're perfect for snowshoeing. And, nothing works better and is more versatile for travel. Outdoor Research's Trio jacket is a 3-in-1 that I love having hanging in my closet; it's been a go-to choice for many of my snowshoeing excusions. |
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