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Hiking the Loyalsock Link Loop

By: Malti McKinnon Without a doubt, there’s plenty of great hiking within easy driving distance of State College. As a native of the area,...
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Five on Friday: Men’s Winter Boots

By: Levi Opsatnic With last week’s blog detailing how to keep all of the ladies’ feet toasty, it only seems right to dive right...
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Patagonia Capilene 4 Expedition Weight Top

By: Levi Opsatnic As winter’s really wrapping her icy hands around the town of State College, I’ve been consistently reaching to my base layers...
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Five on Friday: Women’s Winter Boots

By: Levi Opsatnic As of this week, State College has finally been experiencing all of the wintery aspects that most have grown to love....
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“Fire on the Track” Movie Screening

Appalachian Outdoors is hosting an in store event this Wednesday, January 28th from 7pm-8pm. With the snow piling up and indoor track in full...
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Demystifying the Mighty Midge

By: Levi Opsatnic Most of the time, the thought of winter fly fishing creates a dreadful image of dredging the bottom of the creeks...
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Layering: Easy as 1, 2, 3!

by Jacob Gordon Just because the temps have dropped and the snow has fallen, there’s no reason to stay indoors. In fact, for many...
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The Insulation Debate: Down VS Synthetic

by Jacob Gordon It’s cold outside. There’s no debating that. The snow’s falling, temps are dropping, and if you tend to spend a lot...