RSS FeedThe Onion reports that the National Park system will be closed during their annual touch ups this week. I say thank God, they’ve been getting a bit tarnished with this late cool weather blast. “It’s that time of year again when we roll up our sleeves and begin the painstaking task of resplendoring our parks,” [...]
Archive for May, 2010
Backpacking on a budget
May 22nd, 2010 
Justin Was just browsing the REI sale today and figured I’d see if I could pull together a quality setup that will take you from a weekend trip to a long weekend+ for under $500. Here goes… Shelter: Marmot Limelight 2 Just a few years back a two man tent coming in at the 5 lbs [...]
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Tags: backpacking on a budget, jetboil, marmot limelight 2, msr miniworks, rei flash 65 
Comments OffREI Anniversary Sale starts today
May 21st, 2010 Justin I didn’t realize it til this morning, but it’s that time of year again. Yup, the pre-summer sales. REI’s Anniversary Sale starts today, and on first glance it looks like the whole store is on sale. Seriously, there’s a TON of gear on sale, if you’re looking to grab some new gear for the summer [...]
MENTAL VACATION!
May 20th, 2010 Justin After this week’s premature ejaculation of summer weather my mind has been in full on surf mode lately (yes, I’m not one of you all winter hardcores, whatever, that’s what mountains were invented for, suck it). Realized I’m overdue for a week of trunk sessions in North County. Mental field trip below. Vid below of [...]
Extra 22% (yeah, not 23, not 21, but 22%) off REI brand gear
May 19th, 2010 Justin Next two days the REI Outlet has an extra 22% off REI brand gear (use code OUT2DAY2 at checkout). Could be a good time to throw down the cheddar on that new tent, sleeping bag or pack you’ve been pondering – and having a lifetime warranty doesn’t hurt. Been using the old version of the [...]
Posted in Sales spotted Tags: rei arete, rei clipper, rei hoodoo, rei mars, rei sierra dome, rei venus 1 Comment »St. Helens 30 years ago
May 18th, 2010 Justin It’s the 30 year anniversary of St. Helens and you’re about to get blasted by the media talking about it. St. Helens always had a bit of a personal touch to me, not just because we had to wear masks over our face when it was raining ash, but because my dad was on the [...]
I need a new wetsuit
May 17th, 2010 Justin Paddled out this weekend for the first time in forever to try and get a piece of the long period south that was supposed to be pushing in. Came to the quick realization that California has got me straight pussified and I’m going to need something besides a 4/3 with holes in it for up [...]
OR sidewalk sale
May 12th, 2010 Justin Just got an email from OR saying they’re having a sidewalk sale the 13th-16th. Per the email all Fall 09 and earlier gear is 50-70% off. Looks like they’ll also be giving 20% off one non-sale item. If you’re like me you don’t need to be on the cutting edge of gear fabrics/designs, and hell [...]
NWAC Spring avalanche statement
May 11th, 2010 Justin The NWAC has ended it’s regularly updated winter avalanche condition statements and posted this spring statement on their site. Thought it was a good reminder for everyone going out there to get their spring turns. Please note that in areas retaining a significant winter snowpack, backcountry travelers face a continuing risk of avalanches during the [...]
