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A Real Mountain Man on the Loose!

by TonyDasilva April 18, 2012 Hike

Armed recluse has eluded capture for five years as he breaks into remote cabins, eats food, steals provisions and sneaks off into the wild. He’s eluded authorities for more than five years, a mountain man who roams the wilderness of southern Utah, breaking into remote cabins in winter, living in luxury off hot food, alcohol [...]

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Nike’s “Make It Count” Video and New Shoes in Stock

by TonyDasilva April 16, 2012 Hike

Check out an awesome new Nike video that will definitely change your day followed by some of our newest additions to the Nike line up for this year. – Tony Nike Free Run+ 3 Running Shoe – Men’s Nike Free Run+ 3 Running Shoe – Women’s Nike Free 3.0 v4 Running Shoe – Women’s Nike [...]

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The BBC’s Talking Animals Will Get You Every Time

by TonyDasilva April 14, 2012 Travel
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I’m not sure how many of you have seen this clip before, but even if you have, it gets funnier every time. Watch what animals are really thinking in those moments you spot them on nature trips, in trees, or just hanging out in the yard.

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21 of the Most Extraordinary Places to Visit on Earth

by TonyDasilva April 12, 2012 Nature

Take a break from work or get inspired for your next task by seeing these stunning photographs. Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island, Hong Kong  Fernando De Noronha – Brazil Spirit Island, Magligne Lake, Alberta, Canada Rice Field Terraces in Yunnan, China Bern, Switzerland Boracay Island, Philippines Rocky Village, Vernazza, Italy Porto Katsiki, Lefkada Island, [...]

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Chad’s Ennedi Dessert: A Google Earth Adventure

by TonyDasilva April 11, 2012 Camp

Check out our amazing presentation this month as we host an evening with The North Face athlete, rock climber Mark Synnott at Prime Climb, in Wallingford, CT, on April, 26. - Tony Renan Ozturk (Mountainfilm 2009, Samsara, which won the Charlie Fowler Award) now heads to the remote and sun-flattened landscape of the Ennedi Desert in northeastern Chad. Towers of the Ennedi [...]

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Monday Munchies: Wild Rice & Vegetable Stew

by TonyDasilva April 8, 2012 Camp
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This stew is packed full of ingredients, but is still really healthy. I used skim milk for the creamy flavor. We all know that heavy cream makes anything taste better, but skim milk can still be a tasty substitute. I just add a little flour or a slurry (water and cornstarch mixture) to the recipe [...]

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SURPRISE! It’s a Fail Friday! The Ultimate Treadmill Fails Compilation

by TonyDasilva April 6, 2012 Barefoot Running
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I couldn’t help bringing back Fail Friday’s this week because of this video. A huge thanks to Katie Urso for sending this my way. Watch the clip below and you’ll see why. – Tony

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Review: The Saucony Kinvara 2

by TonyDasilva April 5, 2012 Barefoot Running
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Saucony has recently released the Kinvara 2, which our New Haven location has a fresh helping of. It’s the answer for those that want to either ease into minimalist running or just take one step towards it and stay put. I’m a runner, yes, but let me say I’m not out there daily. I’m a casual [...]

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Kid Falls Asleep While Skiing: Standing Up For His Alone Time!

by TonyDasilva April 4, 2012 Travel
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Sleep walking? That’s nothing… Watch this kid sleeping while skiing. A full day of skiing on the slopes can be exhausting. You know the days, going first to last chair, pushing on through, making run after run because you just can’t resist.   And then, sometimes, there’s nothing more satisfying than laying down for a nap [...]

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The Origins of the Swiss Army Knife

by TonyDasilva April 1, 2012 Camp
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A red handle, a small white cross, a blade or two, and fold-out tools for the job — a Swiss Army Knife is an icon of utility and smart design recognizable the world over. Invented in the 1880s, and today still made exclusively in only two factories in Switzerland, the pocket knives are produced in [...]

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The Horny Toad Spring 2012 Line is Here!

by TonyDasilva March 30, 2012 Hike
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We’ve just put up the entire Horny Toad Spring catalog online! In the mean time take a look at some fun picks —>  in this clip.  

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What Food Should You Take Hiking?

by TonyDasilva March 29, 2012 Camp
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Hiking consumes calories – that’s a no-brainer, really. But it also means you should have food with you to replace some of those calories when you take breaks on your walk. Now, obviously that doesn’t meant loading down your backpack with burgers and chips. You want food that’s going to give you energy, and also [...]

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12 More iPhone Apps For Exploring the Great Outdoors

by TonyDasilva March 25, 2012 Travel
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You guys loved the last outdoor themed iPhone app post, so here’s another with a little help from Mashable. Enjoy and happy downloading. – Tony There are people who consider their outdoor excursions a refreshing escape from technology. And then there are iPhone users, who consider the outdoors yet another perfect venue to show off [...]

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Planning for an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

by TonyDasilva March 24, 2012 Hike
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Thinking about thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail–that 2,174-mile footpath between Springer Mountain, Georgia, and Maine’s Mt. Katahdin? Great! I highly recommend the journey, which was one of the most soul-satisfying, difficult, wonderful, uncomfortable, inspiring, tiring, exhilarating, challenging, and fun experiences of my life. Me, I’m quite the anal planner, and I started my A.T. adventure well [...]

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Why All Runners Should Strength Train

by TonyDasilva March 19, 2012 Run
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In the old days, runners ran. Ask runners a few generations older than you what they did for their daily workout, and they’ll likely answer, “I ran.”  But no matter what race you’re preparing for, you might not want to stick to mom’s old training routine. We’ve learned a lot over the last 30 to [...]

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Why SUPERFEET? We Explain

by TonyDasilva March 18, 2012 Camp
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I’ve been a supporter of SUPERFEET for years, but I get questions all the time, as to why. Below, I’m placing two separate stylized explanations. 1. A wordless visual presentation that shows you specifics. 2. An in depth account as to why, where, when, backed up with more facts than you knew existed about the [...]

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The Most Awesomest Photos of Clouds, Like, Ever

by TonyDasilva March 17, 2012 Travel
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These are some of the best shots and finds in all of the Internets of the world of clouds. Enjoy and be mindful of our fellow friends of the sky. – Tony Shades of Gray So I went out and bought a cheap-o polarizing filter this week on gizmodo’s suggestion and this shot was taken [...]

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