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The Puffy Coat

By • Jan 29th, 2009 • Category: Gear Reviews, Lead Story

I am not sure if there is such a thing as too warm.  I grew up in Maine and learned at an early age the wonders of down as an insulator.  My childhood winters were spent skiing, snowmobiling, sleding and even ice fishing.  We never really thought about the cold it was just there.  The [...]



Choosing a Hydration Pack for Mt. Biking

By • Aug 5th, 2008 • Category: Cycling, Gear Reviews

I have been using hydration packs on and off ever since the first Camelbak’s came out. I have tried a few different sizes and brands over the years. I have a bit of bag fetish so I consider mysef uniquely qualified to write on the subject of packs or bags. I pretty much have a [...]



…and my dog is still a better athlete than me.

By • Mar 20th, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

My newest training partner is Lucy, a 6 month old lab puppy. Lucy has really made me question a lot about all the things I do in an effort to milk a few seconds off my PR. For example: – I drink water from a glacier in Europe and scientifically designed sports drinks for optimal [...]