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Today’s The Day To Meet The TrailPotato Earth Day Challenge!
Last week, I mentioned a special project the TrailPotato has undertaken in honor of Earth Day. It’s finally Earth Day and the Spud needs your help to meet the challenge. Here’s is a refresher on the...
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Yesterday, EarthDay, TrailPotato had an Earth Day Challenge which encouraged everyone to support their favorite non-profit. TrailPotato chose The Nature Conservancy and is donating 50% of all site...
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How To Save 25% At REI.com This Weekend
Did you get your mailer from REI about the 3-day sale this weekend? April 26-28 you can save 25% off one full price clothing item from REI brand or Novara. Here is the code 25REI. Remember, if you buy...
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REI Wilderness Survival Class
Several years ago I backpacked off trail in the San Rafeal Swell with a guy that was a wilderness camp counselor. We didn’t use luxuries like a tent or matches. Instead, we used a tarp for a tent and...
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Tying Shoelaces Sucks: Knot Bone LaceLock Eliminates The Task
I hate tying my shoelaces. Even when I double knot them they either eventually come untied or I can’t get the knot undone. That’s why I always buy Salomon running shoes like these… no knots to tie! So...
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God Bless America… and Ed Abbey Too!
“Conservation: God bless America. Let’s save some of it.” Edward Abbey; awesome author and all around hell raiser How can you not love Ed! Find the lowest prices on outdoor gear and clothing The post...
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Quick Hikes Along Highway 61 In SE Minnesota
Panoramic view from Charity Bluff at John A Latsuch State Park Late last fall I squeezed in one last hiking weekend and went to Whitewater State Park. I wrote a trip report about it here. On the way...
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Awesome Drone Video Of Beautiful Grand Marais MN
So the boxing deer video in South Dakota was pretty funny. And the video of the new destination Mountain Bike trail in Duluth was pretty exciting but this. This is makes me want to load the truck and...
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Mountain Biking Rules Of The Trail
Last fall Jules and I did a ride at Theodore Wirth Park (sweet single track right in the city!) in Minneapolis where we encountered some knuckleheads on the trail. As we talked about the situation I...
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TwistLit L.E.D. Bicycle Light Review
Man, it was a long slog of a winter here in Minneapolis. It felt like spring was never going to make an appearance but it is finally nice enough to ride our bikes. This evening Jules and I rode down to...
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Better Than UFC: Fighting Deer Video From South Dakota
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, this video is worth at least 10,000 words. I could make an attempt at a witty intro but it would just delay you from watching this video of two deer...
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The Fun Series Vol 4: Cycleopes, The Latest In Bicycle Taxidermy
I’m sure you have heard of the legendary Jackalope, but have you heard of the elusive Cycleope? Yeah, I said Cycleope- a hybrid between a bicycle and an antelope. Crazy you say? Yes, it is. It is...
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New Mountain Biking Trails Coming To Duluth, MN
There are some ambitious plans for an extensive destination mountain bike trail system in Duluth, Minnesota. Ultimately, plans call for over 100 miles of connected mountain biking trails in and around...
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Trail Etiquette Refresher, Leave No Trace Principles
I’m starting to get a bad case of trail fever. The days are warming up, the snow is gone and I am starting to daydream and plan some of this year’s hikes. Unfortunately, I also start recalling some of...
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