My family accompanied me to Torrey Pines State Park this Fathers Day for a great hike in this scenic wild place.  The hike was a bitter sweet, as I really enjoyed myself, but Torrey Pines is one of the places that is scheduled to close if the powers that be in Sacramento go through with [...]

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Now that summertime has hit San Diego; beach season is in full force. An amazingly entertaining way to enjoy the diversity that the beach has to offer (think people watching) while getting a little exercise is to cruise the boardwalk.  You will see it, from happy to sad, to slightly disturbing.  There are many ways [...]

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I have come to appreciate what the Jetboil Helios brings to the table.  In every review I read,the Helios is compared to Jetboil’s PCS which set the standard for self-contained, compact, easy to use, personal cooking systems.  The Jetboil PCS is so revered, that I noticed that it had at least 3 mentions in the [...]

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As many in the State of California are aware,  the legislators are attempting to close a huge number of state park to attempt to balance the budget.  This ploy (like others), which is designed to be as painful as possible for the greatest number of people, is an attempt to save the fat that exists [...]

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The winners for the Stanley Stainless Water Bottles have been drawn, and they have been notified, so check your email.  I will post the list of winners as soon as I hear back from all of them in a day or two.
If you did not win,  there are more chances to win during Outside San [...]

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The summer of swag continues with another opportunity to win some free cool gear.  This time in conjunction with 4AllOutdoors  www.4alloutdoors.com,  we are proud to offer a bunch of cool stuff from Coghlan’s, i360 and 2XL.  This includes cooler props, cooler lights, headband earphones, earbuds and more.  Just sign up for the mailing list here [...]

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While the weather tends to be mild in San Diego, with only the occasional blockbuster storm to shake up city, a jacket is still a critical element for anyone enjoying the outdoors.  In a climate like San Diego it important to have a jacket that can do everything.  Unlike more severe climates, one jacket should [...]

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Here are a few deals on outdoor gear from my favorite online retailers to get you through the week:
Click Here for Free Shipping on Tents from CampSaver.com!
50% OFF on Hike, Camp, Climb & Ski Gear – REI-OUTLET
Hey big spender! Save $25 off any purchase of $750 or more at MakaiBikes.com. Use coupon code “BIGSPENDER25″. Expires [...]

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Several weeks ago Wavesport sponsored a graphic design contest to create a triptych that will reside on the bottom of their Fuse 56 whitewater boat.  The entries are in and they are fantastic.  We now get a chance to vote on them.  I took a look,  and it will take a while for me to [...]

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A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of instructing a very inspiring student in our local Wilderness Basics class.  Last year I wrote a little blurb about this student, and her battle with breast cancer for the first annual Outdoorzy.com Outdoor Service Preservation Environment and Conservation Award.  Here is the story:
Each winter I [...]

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