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Cherishing his boots, for 37 years

How long would you hang on to a great piece of gear on the off-chance you’d have a second shot at a once-in-a-lifetime adventure? Say, for instance, climbing a 6,000-meter...

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This week in GetExploring!

The following items are gleaned from our GetHiking! enewsletters for Charlotte, the Triad and the Triangle, and our GetExploring! Greenville enewsletter. All enewsletters are delivered, upon request, to subscribers’ email...

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Great Friends, Great Memories

written by Matt McCoy and Matt Conley One beautiful morning I spontaneously decided to take a weekend trip with a group of friends One of the wonderful things about living...

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The Oboz Firebrand II - Put to the test

Oboz Firebrand II BDry day hiker Great handling in sloppy conditions My wife thinks I’m nuts because I love hiking in the rain. “As long as I’ve got the gear...

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PureGrits: A southern boy’s breakfast of choice.

Since beginning my career in outdoor retail back in July of 2010, the barefoot/minimalist shoe market has blown up. There were some days where it seemed like all I did...

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TOMS Style Your Sole Event Photos

We carry TOMS Shoes because they are a great casual shoe that helps improve the lives of children around the world. With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a...

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OluKai Sandals

OluKai builds premium footwear for the Ocean Lifestyle. These leather sandals use the highest quality materials crafted with “comfort engineering” for the ultimate in biomechanically correct comfort and fit. Men’s...

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