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Fail Friday’s: Best Fails Of The Week 3 January 2012

fail/fāl/ 1. To prove deficient or lacking; perform ineffectively or inadequately.

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AMAZING YOSEMITE FALLS SLACKLINE WALK

by TonyDasilva January 26, 2012 Climb

In 2006, Dean Potter climbed Utah’s famous and forbidden Delicate Arch – the license plate arch – sparking outrage and forcing Patagonia, his main sponsor, to drop him from its roster. Lately Potter has focused on a more daring pursuit: highlining. Although he wears a harness in the video above, he sometimes walks on wire unleashed. [...]

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A Vibram Five Fingers Introduction

by TonyDasilva January 25, 2012 Barefoot Running

Vibram FiveFingers isn’t a product, it’s a community. And when we asked you to help us make a video introducing newcomers to Vibram FiveFingers, boy did you deliver. By the end we had over a thousand submissions, and picking 100 finalists was no easy task. All finalists received 2 pairs of VFF’s, and one lucky [...]

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Tuesday’s With Laura: My ReIntroduction

by Laura January 24, 2012 Hike

So… I’m back, and thankful that the “and beyond” part of my Southbound and Beyond Blog is unraveling as I type. Tony has taken me under his wing here at Trailblazer and I am happy and ready to take on new adventures and share them with you. Last time I checked into the blogosphere I had just [...]

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Monday Munchies: SWEET AND ZINGY MOCKTAIL

by TonyDasilva January 23, 2012 Camp

The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu, a detox spa and fitness resort, created this sparkling green mocktail recipe. Melon and apple add a natural sweetness, celery and ginger add edge and spiciness, and sparkling water gives the beverage a little fizz. Whether you’re looking to detox or to replace your 5 p.m. cocktail, here’s a [...]

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Fail Friday’s: Best Fails Of The Week

by TonyDasilva January 20, 2012 Camp

I don’t know about you, but my favorite types of FAILS to watch are the ones edited into a long hysterical clip. Check out those from this week below. – Tony

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Trailblazer’s Google + Giveaway: DEUTER Women’s ACT Lite 60 + 10 SL Backpack

by TonyDasilva January 18, 2012 Hike

We’re giving away a brand new DEUTER Women’s ACT Lite 60 + 10 SL Backpack worth $200! All you have to do is add us to your Google Plus circle to enter! 1. Add Trailblazer to a Google+ circle! <– click 2. Enter below in the box provided! This contest will end on Monday (1/23) night! You can gain [...]

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Killer Whale Attacks Sharks on Camera (VIDEO)

by TonyDasilva January 17, 2012 Travel

Orcas don’t typically eat sharks. In New Zealand, where this amateur video was shot, orcas usually feed on seals, sea lions and whales. In this video, one lucky shark escapes the melee by beaching itself on the shore. The shark later returned to the ocean during high tide.

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Monday Munchies: Mexican Sweetcorn Pancakes With Poached Eggs and Salsa

by TonyDasilva January 16, 2012 Monday Munchies

Spice up that generic breakfast with a twist. – Tony Ingredients For the sweetcorn pancakes 100g/3½oz plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 free-range egg 150ml/5fl oz whole milk salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 corn on the cob, kernels only 1 tbsp vegetable oil For the tomato chilli salsa 3 tomatoes, skin and seeds removed, chopped 6 coriander sprigs, leaves only, chopped 1 [...]

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Fail Friday’s: A Slider, A Prom, and A Dive

by TonyDasilva January 13, 2012 Camp

This day is what they call, Friday. We call it FAIL Friday.

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EXTREME CLIMBING, JUST ADD ICE (VIDEO)

by TonyDasilva January 12, 2012 Climb

Scaling the face of a mountain is a daunting task that requires stable footing and a rock-solid commitment to reach the top. Ice Climbing World Cup 2011 – Saas Fee Highlights from Matt Pycroft on Vimeo. But what happens when you’re scaling ice instead of rock? A slippery and already treacherous activity becomes even more [...]

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DESERT SURVIVAL WITH BEAR GRYLLS: 8 TIPS THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE

by TonyDasilva January 11, 2012 Camp

We’re fans of Bear Grylls. That’s why we carry his Craghoppers gear. So, check out some great tips that you may want to memorize if you ever find yourself stuck in the desert. – Tony Accidents and emergencies can turn anyone’s desert trip into a life and death situation. But you don’t need to be a [...]

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Redondo Beach Kayaker Nearly Overturned by Massive Blue Whale (VIDEO)

by TonyDasilva January 10, 2012 Travel

The video was shot by YouTube user MrRJCtube, who came upon his gorgeous creature while kayaking solo a couple of months ago.

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Monday Munchies: Man Lives Off Roadkill For 30 Years

by TonyDasilva January 9, 2012 Camp

This week, let’s take our munchies down a different road, literally. Take a look at what one man has been munching on for the past 30 years. You know what? After listening to him you’ll probably be thinking, “This guy has some good points. Good for him.” – Tony

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Introducing The North Face’s New “FlashDry™” Technology

by TonyDasilva January 6, 2012 Gear Guide

I was lucky enough to see and try FlashDry ™, The North Face’s newest technology first hand recently and was impressed. My mini review: I’ve used a FlashDry™ under layer sample on a few trail rides and noticed that the actual fabric did not retain moisture, at least I didn’t notice any. It was as if I was sweating and [...]

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Fail Friday’s: Bill Dance’s Fishing FAILS

by TonyDasilva January 6, 2012 Camp

Check out some FAIL outtakes from Bill Dance’s Outdoors – a long running fishing show since 1968. I like watching Bill here more than I like to actually go fishing. Go figure… – Tony