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	<title>Explore Compete Live</title>
	
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	<description>Covering adventure sports across the globe.</description>
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		<title>Coolest Kicks on the Block</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/05/22/coolest-kicks-on-the-block/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 12:09:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Heflin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hiking boots have evolved significantly since the days of the stiff leather shoes that were sure to rub bloody blisters into our feet within the first few trail miles. Innovations in design, soles, breathability, water resistance, and tread technology have brought trail shoes into the 21st century. Here are a few we have had the ]]></description>
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		<title>Mountainsmith Phantom 40L</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/05/18/mountainsmith-phantom-40l/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 18:48:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Heflin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14959</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Through my years of trailblazing I&#8217;ve shed several pounds off the contents of my pack. Whether I&#8217;m adventure racing, cycling, backpacking, or trail running, I take only what I need. This trimming of excess weight has allowed me to improve my speed and decrease the strain and soreness after I return home. One of the ]]></description>
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		<title>BTB 160 Sunglasses</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/04/24/btb-160-sunglasses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Heflin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adventures]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14950</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When we think of protecting our bodies from the trials of our outdoor jaunts, our minds quickly go to footwear and apparel.  Then we mutter, &#8220;Oh yeah, sunscreen,&#8221; as we scamper out the door. Once we are under wide open skies, though,  we are reminded of another critical piece of gear &#8211; sunglasses. But good ]]></description>
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		<title>Video:  AR Training with Tecnu Adventure Racing</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/04/11/video-ar-training-with-tecnu-adventure-racing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:55:48 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Adventure Racing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AR World Series]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kyle Peter]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Training]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this short training clip of Kyle Peter and Marco Amselem from Team Tecnu Adventure Racing as they prepare for the Costa Rica Adventure Race!]]></description>
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		<title>Version 2.0: Patagonia Tsali</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/03/30/version-2-0-patagonia-tsali/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:38:52 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14848</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Cathi Cannon I’ve long been a fan of Patagonia – both the company and their products. While their roots may be in other sports, their support of the trail running world continues to grow and is evidenced in their upcoming lineup for Spring 2012. I’ve only been able to peek at their trail running ]]></description>
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		<title>Tecnu Corner:  24 Hour LBL Adventure Challenge</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/03/29/tecnu-corner-24-hour-lbl-adventure-challenge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adventure Racing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North America]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Race Updates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tecnu]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[LBL Adventure Challenge – 24 Hours Sunday, March 25, 2012 By: Garret Bean Tecnu Adventure Racing arrived in Nashville at 11:00pm on Thursday night for the Bonk Hard Race Series &#8211; 24 Hour LBL Adventure Challenge. The team consisted of Kyle Peters and Garret Bean from northern California, Ryan Ognibene from Boulder, CO, and Mindy ]]></description>
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		<title>Mountainsmith Morrison Tent Review</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/03/29/mountainsmith-morrison-tent-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:42:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Heflin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14927</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mountainsmith has been a trusted name in outdoor gear for over thirty years. The Golden Colorado company has focused heavily on bags since their inception in the late 70s. Through the years they&#8217;ve expanded their line considerably to trekking poles, sleeping bags, and tents. We had the opportunity to test their two person Morrison Tent ]]></description>
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		<title>The Bidwell: Functional and Fashionable</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/03/29/the-bidwell-functional-and-fashionable/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14838</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Cathi Cannon I just don’t understand women’s purse fashion these days. Shoulder purses have somehow become giant bags carrying everything but the kitchen sink. It’s funny to watch ladies try to find their keys or other necessities – they duck their head in and fish around for a few minutes, eventually finding what they ]]></description>
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		<title>Outdoor Nation Summits</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/03/28/outdoor-nation-summits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Heflin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14911</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As a young man I often wished I could make a difference in the world. I wondered what it would be like to be an advocate for preserving great outdoor places and to spend my days outside in nature&#8217;s beauty making change happen. Today&#8217;s youth need not wonder; the 2012 Outdoor Nation Summits provide a ]]></description>
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		<title>Gear Review:  Dansko Kassidy</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/03/28/gear-review-dansko-kassidy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/03/28/gear-review-dansko-kassidy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14898</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[First of all with the Dansko Kassidy boot .. I like the chic style! And, I was pleasantly surprised at how light they feel when they are on. I have several pair of what I call “clunky” boots. These did not get stuck in that category. They seem to also have good arch support. The ]]></description>
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		<title>Do you know Kung Foon?</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/03/27/do-you-know-kung-foon/</link>
		<comments>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/03/27/do-you-know-kung-foon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Heflin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14887</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to eating in the back country, things need to stay simple. A bowl, a plate, a few condiments, a spork, and some chop sticks. That&#8217;s right, chop sticks! These ancient Asian eating utensils can be a fun addition to your pack, be a talking point around the fire, and help get noodles ]]></description>
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		<title>Ultimate Women’s Mountain Bike Retreat To Be Hosted By Karen Lundgren</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/03/24/ultimate-women%e2%80%99s-mountain-bike-retreat-to-be-hosted-by-karen-lundgren/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cycling]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[4 seasons coaching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jordan Romero]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mountain Biking]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14879</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The ultimate women’s mountain bike retreat is coming to Big Bear Lake May 25-28, 2012. Leading the retreat is the queen of everything adventure, ultra endurance mountain bike racer and 7 Summits mountaineer, Karen (Super K) Lundgren. This long anticipated retreat is geared to satisfy riders of all levels. &#8220;We want this to be a ]]></description>
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