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Performance enhancing drugs?

I know the Lance Armstrong broohaha is sooo last week, but I just came across this blog post from Cold Thistle about drugs in sport. I haven't really thought much about the use of performance enhan...
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Wild Snow Eyebright Commentary

Wild Snow Outdoor Retailer Post
News

Press Release 7/2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Northwest Alpine Introduces World’s Lightest Waterproof/Breathable Jacket Portland, OR, 07/03/2012 – After extensive testing, NW Alpine has finished pre-production manufacturi...
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1859 Magazine

July/August 2012
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Portland Monthly

April 2012
Expedition

Doug Shepherd Slideshow (Southern California)

For everyone in Southern California, you definitely need to go check out Doug Shepherd's slideshow at Caltech!!
Gear

A quick preview of things under way...

Belay Jacket Salopette Baselayer Wind Shirt Baselayer T-shirt
Expedition

Doug Shepherd on Mt. Dickey

“Hey Bill – got any really ugly bright fabric you can make me some pants out of?”   The power pants humble beginningsPhoto ©Bill Amos Bill sent me a text message with the above picture and a questi...
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Portland Monthly Shout Out!

Portland Monthly, April 2012