Best Obstacles and Descriptions from the Best Courses

by TonyDasilva December 19, 2012 Hike

Check out some of the best obstacles from some of the best courses below. TUBE CRAWL What: You wiggle through 18-inch-diameter drainage tubes flooded with muddy water. Ouch Meter: Four Risks: Freaking out, passing out, hypothermia if the water is cold Origins: Battlegrounds, especially the Vietnam War FIRE JUMP What: You leap over burning hay, [...]

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A NEW DOCUMENTARY ABOUT HIKING THE JOHN MUIR TRAIL

by TonyDasilva December 17, 2012 Hike

“Wander a whole summer if you can. Time will not be taken from the sum of life. Instead of shortening, it will definitely lengthen it and make you truly immortal.” — John Muir Anyone with a healthy amount of time that is looking for a new trail to backpack might want to watch the video [...]

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

by TonyDasilva December 12, 2012 Camp
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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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by Janet Colandrea, Trailblazer Marketing December 10, 2012 Hike

Your tickets have been reserved. Thanks! Add to your google calendar: Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings Banff to audiences around the globe and now to our home state of Connecticut. Each year, the films travel to 32 countries reaching more than 245,000 people at [...]

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by Janet Colandrea, Trailblazer Marketing December 7, 2012 Hike

Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings Banff to audiences around the globe and now to our home state of Connecticut. Each year, the films travel to 32 countries reaching more than 245,000 people at over 635 screenings. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, [...]

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Gruner See, Styria: The Park That Turns Into a Lake in Summer

by TonyDasilva December 5, 2012 Hike

Grüner See, literally “Green Lake”, is a lake in Styria, Austria, near the town of Tragoss, located at the foot of the snow-capped Hochschwab mountains. During winter, the lake is only 1–2 meter deep and the surrounding area is used as a county park. It is a particular favorite site for hikers. But as the temperature starts [...]

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The Local Three, Six, Five: STREAKERS UNITE!

by TonyDasilva November 27, 2012 Hike
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By Guest Blogger: Kate Baron Streak! That’s right – streak!  In the world of running, “streaking” is more of a standard “norm” than what we all are used to thinking.  “The official definition of a running streak, as adopted by the Streak Runners International, Inc.,  and United States Running Streak Association, Inc., and United States Running Streak [...]

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A Brief History Of The Appalachian Trail

by TonyDasilva November 26, 2012 Hike
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The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is the nation’s longest “marked footpath,” stretching approximately 2,178 miles (the exact figure fluctuates) from the summit of Springer Mountain in Georgia to the top of Mount Katahdin in Maine. The trail blazes through 14 states and ranges from deep wilderness to strenuous mountain hiking above the tree line — [...]

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8 Deadly Trail Snacks You Need to Stay Away From

by TonyDasilva November 15, 2012 Hike

Of course, you should know better than to let your stomach be the decision maker, especially if it puts your life in danger. But in those life-or-death instances, ingesting the plants around you might be the only option. Yet, you can’t just judge a plant’s edibility level just by looking at it. Looks can be [...]

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CT Hike Spotlight: Kent Falls

by TonyDasilva November 13, 2012 Camp
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Kent Falls State Park is the gateway to hiking in Connecticut’s scenic Northwest corner where private and public efforts have preserved much of the hilly terrain for recreational hiking, including a section of the Appalachian Trail. The state park, located about five miles north of the Village of Kent on Route 7, is an excellent [...]

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Shoe Review: Merrell’s Mix Master 2

by TonyDasilva November 7, 2012 Barefoot Running
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Merrell has recently released the Mix Master 2, an answer to those of us that want to either transition into barefoot running or just take one step towards it. Let’s get one thing straight: the Mix Master 2 is light. In fact, it felt as light as my barefoot Trail Glove’s when I was working out [...]

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Best Colleges by Outdoor Activity

by TonyDasilva November 2, 2012 Camp

Whether you’re sending kids to school, a student looking to transfer, or reliving the college dream (grad school), there are many things to consider when picking a school. Combine your education with your passions by attending one of the best colleges for the outdoors below. For Hiking & Camping Reed College – Sssshhhhhhhhh. Humbly hidden [...]

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Buy a Marmot Product and Marmot will donate $10 to the Conservation Alliance

by TonyDasilva November 1, 2012 Hike

Starting November 1st, Trailblazer and the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance are partnering with Marmot for a unique promotion: purchase $99 on any Marmot product and 10$ will be donatedConservation Alliance.  Up to $10,000! The Conservation Alliance is a group of outdoor industry companies that disburses its collective annual membership dues to grassroots environmental organization. About The Conservation [...]

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Keep It Green When You Clean

by TonyDasilva October 31, 2012 Camp

Keeping your camping and hiking gear clean and maintenance is essential to extending its life and creating less hassle for you when it’s time to gear up for an adventure. Since much of this cleaning will most likely take place outdoors, consideration should be giving to the cleaning products you use. These ingredients seep into soils and water runoff eventually [...]

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Trailblazer Staffer Escapes to the Long Trail in Vermont

by TonyDasilva October 25, 2012 Hike
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BY: Trailblazer footwear buyer, John Sahadi Running the MA/VT border to the VT/Canada border, The Long Trail in Vermont is the oldest continually marked footpath in the country.  Its 272 miles parallels VT-100′s entire length.   On October 12th & 13th I returned to section 5 to continue my northbound Trek.  The weather on the [...]

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The Local Three, Six, Five: Kate’s Down to Earth Running Community: THE RACE TO HONESTY

by Kate October 24, 2012 Hike
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By Guest Blogger: Kate Baron Every morning my alarm goes off at 5am. Every morning I am faced with the decision to get up and run – or to not. Daily I hold myself accountable – because no one would know otherwise…until race day. My personal preference is to race more often than not, and [...]

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A Beautiful Japanese Garden in Autumn

by TonyDasilva October 23, 2012 Hike

Autumn in Portland turns the trees the rains built into brilliant shades of red and yellow. I decided a walk through the trees would be the best way to rejuvenate on a day off work. A Google search of “fall in Portland” guided me to Portland Japanese Garden. “Proclaimed the most authentic Japanese garden outside of [...]

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