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Best long underwear – Hot Chillys

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Andre

Get ready for the ski season with a pair of Hot Chillys! These are the most comfortable and effective long underwear I have tried. Their four-way stretch won’t hinder your mobility, they are as toasty as the name suggests, and … Continue reading →

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Best trail running shoes – Salomon XT Wings 2 GTX

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Andre

Are you looking for trail running shoes? I bought a pair of Salomon trail running shoes earlier this year and I think they are great for hiking and trail running. Even though they are super lightweight, I have never gotten … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Outdoor Vehicle

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Andre

Last week, I bought a 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Weekender Edition for our endless outdoor adventures to come. She seems to be in mechanically sound condition, but needs some good interior and exterior scrubbing before we take her on our first … Continue reading →

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Hiking Mount Agung on Bali

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Andre

In September 2010, Dana and I traveled to Bali and hiked the highest mountain on the island, Mount Agung (10,308 feet). In order to see the sunrise on the peak of the mountain, we started our hike at 2am in … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Peak Hike in Santa Barbara County, CA

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Andre

The Cathedral Peak Hike is one of my favorite hikes in the front country of Santa Barbara. With about 3,000 feet in elevation gain, this hike is quite strenuous. And in the last portion of the hike you get to … Continue reading →

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Best Outdoor Camera – Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Andre

I recently bought the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. I have tested the camera now on multiple hikes, scuba diving in Bali and snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain. And so far I am very satisfied with my purchase. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 is … Continue reading →

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Hiking San Gorgonio Mountain

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Andre

On August 1, 2010 Dana and I hiked San Gorgonio Mountain in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. San Gorgonio Mountain is the highest peak in Southern California at 11,503 feet (3,506 m) and it is located in the San Bernardino National … Continue reading →

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