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Fun in the Sun
June 08, 2012
Perfect for summer’s hiking, biking and high-flying adventures, these hand-picked essentials let you enjoy the great outdoors without roughing it
<p>Explore the trails in state-of-the-art style with <a href="http://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/electric-bike-store/" target="_blank">Pedego's Classic Cruiser</a>, a reliable battery-assisted bicycle that makes peddling uphill an effortless, sweat-free breeze. Create the look you want by selecting from several color options for the frame, tire and rims ($1,895, <a href="http://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/" target="_blank">pedegoelectricbikes.com</a>). Stay toasty on chilly mornings with <a href="http://www.penfieldusa.com/us/mendota-blue.html" target="_blank">Penfield's lightweight Mendota nylon trail vest</a> — as comfy as it is stylish — and its <a href="http://www.penfieldusa.com/us/rochester-tan.html" target="_blank">Rochester zip-through, water-resistant jacket</a> that's lightweight, breathable and thus incredibly versatile ($135 and $125, <a href="http://www.penfieldusa.com/" target="_blank">penfieldusa.com</a>). In the heat of the day, <a href="http://touche.com.co" target="_blank">Touché's streamlined tank and cotton shorts</a> add a jolt of chic to your active ensemble ($68 and $60, <a href="http://www.touche.com.co/" target="_blank">touche.com.co</a>). Scaling boulders feels heavenly when you're wearing <a href="http://www.wolverine.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/27353M/63753/Mens/Pulsar-Wolverine-iCS-Low-Cut-Trail-Hiker" target="_blank">Wolverine's Pulsar iCS Low-Cut Trail Hiker</a>, a lightweight, comfortable hiking shoe featuring an adjustable, cushiony gel disc under the OrthoLite footbed. Rugged rubber outsole bears arch support and traction ($160, <a href="http://www.wolverine.com/" target="_blank">wolverine.com</a>). Never conquer the outdoors empty-handed. <a href="http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/verticality/dynamic-ropes/101-xion" target="_blank">Petzl's XION 10.1 climbing rope</a> is a durable, all-purpose workhorse rope with a robust 10.1mm diameter bearing the suppleness of a thinner rope ($199, <a href="http://www.petzl.com/" target="_blank">petzl.com</a>). The green <a href="http://www.cabonas.com/show_item.php?style_num=K1CC&store_type=Mens&catname=Gifts&frame_num=2" target="_blank">Col. Littleton Cedar Creek knife</a> is just 2 1/4" long when closed, but packs a stainless steel blade and your personalized initials ($62.50, <a href="http://www.cabonas.com/" target="_blank">cabonas.com</a>). Stay connected and oriented with <a href="http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtdItemDetail.jsp?forge_prod=6RpkB4NPqH0gwyUbFt84Pd3V%3AS&item=31865&section=10820&forge_prod_pses=forge_prod%3D6RpkB4NPqH0gwyUbFt84Pd3V%253AS%7E" target="_blank">Delorme's inReach satellite communicator</a>, even where cell phones won't get reception ($600, <a href="http://www.delorme.com/" target="_blank">delorme.com</a>). Pack it all in <a href="http://ogio.com/backpacks/renegade-rss" target="_blank">OGIO's comfortable Renegade RSS backpack</a>, which protects your electronics on bumpy boat rides via integrated foam panels and crush-proof Tech Vault pocket ($160, <a href="http://www.ogio.com/" target="_blank">ogio.com</a>). Protection from the elements is essential outside. <a href="http://sawyer.com/water.html" target="_blank">Sawyer's Squeeze water filter</a> is a smart and simple water-treatment device: Fill the Mylar bag with lake water, screw on the filter, then squeeze into your mouth ($50, <a href="http://www.sawyer.com/" target="_blank">sawyer.com</a>). <a href="http://www.golfersskin.co/index.php" target="_blank">Golfersskin suntan lotion</a> is a New Zealand moisturizing sunblock that smells fresh and isn't greasy ($15, <a href="http://www.golfersskin.com/" target="_blank">golfersskin.com</a>). The polarized lenses in <a href="http://www.oakley.com/products/6968/26293" target="_blank">Oakley's lightweight Radarlock sunglasses</a> shelter your eyes and let you clearly see the water and trails ($300, <a href="http://www.oakley.com/" target="_blank">oakley.com</a>). Lavish mountain life is yours at the <a href="http://www.jmaventuresllc.com/portfolio-0" target="_blank">Constellation Residences at Northstar</a>, a first-class and unique ski-in, ski-out residential property adjacent to the award-winning Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe hotel. Located mid-mountain at the 3,100-acre Northstar California resort in Truckee, these fully furnished two-, three- and four-bedroom mountain homes were built by Ritz-Carlton in 2009 and are now available this ski season for rental or sale as fully owned, private homes. Luxurious amenities include a ski concierge who attends to guests' every ski need, full-service heated swimming pool and hot tubs, renowned spa, state-of-the-art exercise facility, summertime hiking program, and in-room dining ($945,000 - $2.3 million, <a href="http://www.jmaventuresllc.com/" target="_blank">jmaventuresllc.com</a>).
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