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Born and raised in Oregon. Lived in Portland since 1996. Father of two. Oregon State grad. A good trail followed up with an IPA makes a successful day

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The NWDC September newsletter featured circumnavigating the mountains of the Cascade Volcanic Arc. We ranked them from toughest to easiest. Do you agree? Read more on the website. https://t.co/UVRTWhYzrt
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It's that time of year when the long sleeve running shirts go to the bottom of the drawer. Do you need a new short sleeve shirt to start the spring season? If so, @clovertalk gives his thoughts on the Distance shirt from @10000apparel
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XC ski or snowshoe with us for some winter cross-training Feb. 22, 10am at Pocket Creek Sno-Park. Rent from Mountain Shop and get 25% off. Beginners welcome! https://t.co/85sxH4T82K
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Did you hear about the big news today? Phil Brundage wrote about his IMTUF 100 mile race on the website. See how the race directors adapted for COVID-19 in this classic race in McCall, ID.
https://nwdirtchurners.com/2020-imtuf-100/
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Can 2020 get any worse? What can you do to help? We've broken down a list of what you can do now to help with wildfire victims, how you can rebuild the trails lost in the fires, and what you can do to prevent this from happening over and over again. https://nwdirtchurners.com/2020-wildfires/
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What's up 2020? Now it's Wildfires? What can I do to help?
    2020 It could be the new four number word. After this year, may we never speak of it again. Forest fires are clearly the latest addition to the catastrophes that affect Pacific Northwest, the USA, and the whole planet. If you are like me, you’ve been stuck in your home reading and watching t...
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Need something to read while stuck at home? Check out Matthew's review on our most requested gear subject: hydration packs. Matthew's been using the Salomon ADV Skin 12 Set for a few months now. Make sure to watch the video for more detailed features. Stay tuned for an update and keep safe. https://nwdirtchurners.com/salomon-adv-skin-12-set-review-part-one/
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Salomon Adv Skin 12 Set Review: Part One
    Back when Jameson and I were first getting into trail running, she purchased an iteration of this vest. Our good friend Frederic Bard was (and still is) a huge Salomon fan, and seeing how much stuff he could carry and get toe with ease was one of the main reasons to try
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🚨Important Forest Park closure notice from @tedwheelerpdx :

“Today, I issued a City of Portland Emergency Order due to the extreme wildfire conditions threatening lives and property, including wildfire threats to the City of Portland and the greater Portland Metropolitan area. Please stay informed and stay safe.”

From the Emergency Declaration:

"Closure of City-Owned Outdoor Properties.

All outdoor parks and natural areas owned by the City of Portland, including all forested parks, and other locations as designated by the Director of the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management, are hereby closed to the general public except as may be necessary for the City to respond to the impacts of fire danger under this Emergency Declaration, or to respond to any other threats to the public, health, safety or welfare under any and all other Emergency Declarations in effect in the City."

This includes Forest Park. Thank you to those of you who reached out to share your comments and concerns. Stay safe!
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The beautiful El Vaquero Loco 50K near Afton, Wyoming was held with COVID-19 precautions. Cristian Jimenez writes about how he competed under the conditions that are already difficult enough with almost 9000' of ascent in the Salt River Range of the Bridger Teton Forest. https://nwdirtchurners.com/el-vaquero-loco-50k/
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El Vaquero Loco 50K
    This year marked the 16th running of the El Vaquero Loco 50K. The race encapsulates what trial running and its community are all about. The race itself starts at the Cottonwood campground just southeast of Afton, Wyoming. The course is an out and back with a total of about 9000 feet in vertica...
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Looking for an alternative shoe to put in your rotation? Take a look at the VJ MAXx, one of Europe's most popular OCR and trail running shoes now distributed by VJ Shoes USA, right here in the Pacific Northwest. Here's our take on it.
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VJ MAXx Shoe Review
    VJ Sport is a Finnish shoe company that’s popular in Obstacle Course Racing. With OCR starting to merge with trail running, VJ has made some inroads in the European trail running circuit. VJ Shoes USA started importing shoes out of Sherwood, OR to feed the North American market. The MAXx is ...
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