Coming soon to a park near you: The 2012 Outdoor Demo Tour

Coming soon to a park near you: The 2012 Outdoor Demo Tour

Adventure
Posted by Jim Darroch on May 17, 2012 with No Comments

Last year, over 2,000 people got to kayak, stand up paddleboard, and test ride new bikes with Tim Peck and Ashley Reven during our 2011 Outdoor Demo Tour. As of today, Tim and Ashley are officially back on the road for another summer of fun with an even bigger payload of gear in tow. 19 kayaks, 8 stand up paddleboards 22 bikes (road and mountain) a Gibbon slack line rack, minimalist and trail running shoes, Kelty camp furniture, plus an assortment of camping gear provided by each local store on the route means there’s quite literally something for everyone to try at tour stops from Maryland to Maine. Just like last year, the tour will be lead by Tim Peck,... Read More ››

Bike To Work – The Road to Work Enlightenment!

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Posted by Ben Hall on May 17, 2012 with No Comments

“It’s Bike to Work Week, why wouldn’t we ride in tomorrow!” Beth announced last night as we were all getting ready to leave the office for the day.  Many of us having made arrangements to meet up with fellow Marketing Department co-workers for the ride in the following morning rejoiced as the sun finally peeked out from behind the clouds.   This morning there was a collection of us, comparing our Strava ride profiles and sharing in the joy of riding our bikes to work. The best part of riding your bike to work, isn’t just in knowing that you helped to conserve fuel, or that you burned off the calories from the previous nights beer intake, nope the... Read More ››

This Helmet Saved My Life: An Employee Spotlight

This Helmet Saved My Life: An Employee Spotlight

Gear
Posted by Amy Parulis on May 17, 2012 with No Comments

Helmets save lives. It is pure and simple. If you crash and you are wearing a helmet properly you have a better chance at surviving. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the past few years, only about 1 in 10 fatally injured bicyclists WERE wearing a helmet. Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia have helmet laws, but none of these laws apply to all riders, only young riders. Just because you turn 16 does it mean your brain is any less important? As the days are getting longer I am seeing more and more people out on roads riding their bicycles without helmets. This is just flat out a bad move. Recently, EMS Waterford employee... Read More ››

2012 Bike Expo NY and Five Boro Bike Tour

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Posted by Beth Marchand on May 16, 2012 with No Comments

On May 3-6, over 60 Eastern Mountain Sports employees converged on NYC to be part of the 2012 Bike Expo NY and the Five Boro Bike Tour. We were PSYCHED to be part of these events, put on by our friends at Bike New York. Here are some of our favorite moments from the week. By far the spin class powered by “Kiwi Sweat.”  Tough to beat 45 minutes of adrenaline pumping music while overlooking the East River with the Statue of Liberty in the distance during sunset. (Kate, Marketing) Riding a tandem bike w/ Wes! (Kylene, Outerwear) After the 10th mile, I started to really relax and enjoy the moment – and there were so many moments that... Read More ››

Travels with Jacey… Mother’s Day Weekend

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Posted by Beth Marchand on May 16, 2012 with No Comments

The weather was perfect New England spring and we made the most of it this weekend! Saturday, Jacey and I had a girls day. First, we hiked Temple Mountain with Kylene and Fritz-the-dog. Followed up by ice cream at Ava Marie’s. And finally a casual afternoon on the “town green”. And Jacey’s first face paint – believe it or not, she held still! Sunday was a family day. It started with Mike and Jacey cooking up a good breakfast. We then hit the water for a fun day of paddling at Everett Lake. Ok, to be truthful, this picture is the only time Jacey sat still. The rest of the time, Mike paddled while Jacey fidgeted. She was happy... Read More ››

Near Death at Tuckerman’s Ravine

Adventure / Trip Reports
Posted by Justin Keenan on May 15, 2012 with No Comments

Tuckerman’s Ravine is hallowed ground for the snowboarders and skiers of the northeast.  Sitting on the back side of Mount Washington, it offers some of the steepest and most challenging natural terrain in the northern neck of New England.  It’s the place our great great grandfather’s held straight shot 3 mile races on wooden skis! The snow is wind blown off the peak of Mount Washington, dumping an average of 50 feet of beautiful white stuff annually into the bowl, and it’s steep enough that one lost edge and you’ll slide, or cartwheel, nearly 1,000 feet down until it levels out.   It’s a perfect mix of challenge, adventure, fun and danger, and that’s exactly what beckons riders to... Read More ››

VIVOBAREFOOT vs. Tough Mudder

VIVOBAREFOOT vs. Tough Mudder

Adventure / Gear
Posted by Amy Parulis on May 14, 2012 with No Comments

I’ve had my VIVOBAREFOOT Breatho Trail shoes for a few weeks during which I’ve had some great runs on the road and at my local state park. They did great on the sand and the rocks at the state park, but I didn’t feel like I had truly tested the shoes out yet to offer up a thorough review. So, I decided to give them the ultimate test–Tough Mudder Poconos. It was time to see if the Breatho Trail could keep my feet happy for 12.5 miles over multiple obstacles and through various terrain. Before I give you a breakdown of how my Breatho Trail shoes performed, let me give you a little background on how these shoes came to be. Back in... Read More ››

Wachusett Mountain Hill Climb

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Posted by Megan Dunphy on May 13, 2012 with No Comments

Ever heard of the Wachusett Hill Climb? …No? Well- if you are a Cyclist- I Suggest you look it up (and start training) for next year.  I did it this past Saturday morning and it sure was a challenge. There were over 200 riders, old, young, novice to pro’s. And everyone finished! The race started at 9:30am, where we all began at the bottom of mile hill road. As the bell went off- I clipped right in, and found my groove. Huffing and puffing my way up Mile Hill I eventually passed a few people along the way. Once I entered the Mountain’s Main entrance I knew I had to give it my all with a slight recovery there,... Read More ››

A Kayak Instructor Goes Stand Up Paddleboarding

A Kayak Instructor Goes Stand Up Paddleboarding

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Posted by Peter Casson on May 11, 2012 with No Comments

Having been on the water for 35 years in all types of crafts, SUP is another water sport I just had to try. Besides, if it’s good enough for Jennifer Aniston, Matthew McConaughey and all the other A listers how could I possibly resist?   When I stepped onto a board for the first time, the first thing that amazed me was the view. In all my years of kayaking, I never realized how much beautiful aquatic scenery I had being gliding over. With my new higher vantage point nothing was going to escape my view. The next thing to strike me about SUP was the pure simplicity of the sport. All I had to do was put on my... Read More ››

Early Morning Bike Ride

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Posted by Ben White on May 10, 2012 with No Comments

I have done this a couple of times, and it is a fantastic way to start the day. Right behind where I live are two mountains, Van Cott and Wire. The fastest way up Van Cott is a great way to see the sunset if you’re hiking, but nobody every rides it, because it’s a generally steep trail, with the end of it being very steep. One day, I decided to ride it. The next day, I decided to ride it at sunrise. And the next, and a few other times. When we shot the photos, we didn’t realize that it had snowed a about an inch, and it was absolutely frigid. My Flylow Clyde jacket would have been perfectly... Read More ››

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