A Beginner’s Guide to Downhill Skiing
Skiing has long been one of the most popular winter sports. It's pretty easy to pick up, it's a great way to get out of the house in the winter, and most of all, it's just plain fun. Who wouldn't want to be one of those graceful figures swooshing down the side of the...
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Backpacking Basics Series: First Aid Kits
Backpacking is one of the coolest sports out there, in our opinion. It's an accessible way to get outdoors, get moving, and have some fun, and best of all, just about anyone who loves nature can do it! A lot of our Earth's Edge customers are about backpacking too,...
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How to Hang A Hammock
Step 1: Find some great trees! You'll want to look for two very sturdy options about 12-15 feet apart. Step 2: Attach tree-safe straps around each tree at about eye level, or 6 feet up from the ground. (Tree-safe straps are typically a webbing strap that's 1-2 inches...
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How To Wash Your Favorite North Face Jacket
When you buy a jacket, you generally aren't thinking, "well now, how do I wash this?" In fact, most people don't even think about washing their North Face winter jackets until they've had them for a season or so. Now, if you're a mountaineer or an extreme winter...
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The Best Off Season Exercises for Backpackers
Winter. Or as most avid backpackers call it, the off-season. It's that time of the year when you bring all your gear inside, give it a wash, and if you're anything like us, sit down to plan your next trip! It may be a few months off, but if you're already planning for...
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How to Properly Care For Your Keen Boots
A great pair of boots is an investment. They protect your feet in harsh winter conditions, snow, mud, slush, and more, and you expect them to last. Here are a few tips to help keep your boots looking and performing their best year after year. Washing Your boots go...
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The North Face Women’s Osito 2 Jacket Review
The Women’s Osito 2 Jacket by The North Face has been one of the brand’s most popular products, after, of course, the Denali Jacket for which the brand is widely recognized. The Osito 2 is a lightweight jacket in high-pile raschel fleece, which gives the item its...
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Earth’s Edge Top Picks For 2016/2017 Winter Jackets
Michigan winters are nothing to mess around with. We can go from freezing rain to bright sun to a blizzard in just a matter of hours. With the constantly changing weather and the threat of sub-zero temps hanging just around the corner, it's time to think about new...
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Tips For Storing Your Kayak in the Winter
Unfortunately for paddlesport fans, we're nearing the winter season. While winter has a lot of positive aspects, like skiing, sledding, and even curling up with a good book on a snowy day, it's bad news for most of the kayakers out there who aren’t willing to brave...
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Winter Camping in Michigan
There’s nothing like winter camping in Michigan. Once that first fluffy snow falls, we know it’s time to get out there. Beautiful white snow drifts make for lovely scenery on winter hikes, and there’s something very peaceful about camping in the wintertime; not to...
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