Website Lil Loves: PlanetExplore Gets Families to Move!


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North Face's PlanetExplore Features Family Outdoor Activities

Turn off the boob tube and help your kids go from couch potatoes to outdoorsy types! PlanetExplore helps mom and pop find family activities in their area in a couple of minutes by logging onto the site. Users type their area code and a category from hiking and biking to climbing and camping into the search and wait for results. Events like climbing Oregon's Mt. Hood, a Range Creek archeological Read more

Get in Gear: North Face Down Vest


Updated 01/25/10 3:38 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

North Face Women's Aconcagua Down Vest

This Christmas I was the lucky receiver of a North Face Aconcagua Snow Down Vest ($100) — it's now my favorite thing to wear. The 550-fill down interior keeps my torso warm and protected, but I still have full mobility in my arms, great for when I'm biking or climbing. When it's really cold out I use it as a base layer since it's not too bulky. I've worn it underneath my wool jacket, and I'm Read more

January Must Haves


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Must Have Gadgets and Accessories

Whether you're aching to spend those holiday gift cards on something new, or are looking to refresh your electronic repertoire, you've come to the right place. Over the past month, I've been scouting the best gadgets and accessories to add to your collection, and I've found a few essentials that you should consider. What's hot right now? Find out right here. Read more

Thank You North Face For This Chic iPod-Friendly Jacket


Updated 12/15/09 1:33 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Thank You North Face For This Chic iPod-Friendly Jacket

I already have two North Face jackets — one for cold weather and one for wet and windy weather — but now I'm thinking I may need to add another one to my collection because this Femphonic Audio Jacket ($349) is just what this gadget girl needs. Not too long ago I told you about the Radiance Jacket by Mountain Hardwear, which comes with a padded heater and a built-in power pack for charging Read more

Gear Review: North Face Apex Softshell


Updated 04/16/08 2:35 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Gear Review: North Face Apex Softshell

Since we're getting a hint of warm weather, I'm tempted to rip off all my heavy layers and run outside in shorts and a tank top. Unfortunately we're not quite there yet, so you'll need some thinner layers to keep you warm. That's why I love my North Face Apex Pneumatic Softshell ($99). It's a lightweight jacket that's stretchy so it has a feminine, flattering fit. I wear it for Spring runs, Read more

Get Your Butt in Gear: North Face Bib


Updated 01/25/10 9:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

North Face Women's Bib

I used to hate skiing because whenever I fell in the snow (which was quite often), snow would get up my back and down my pants making me wet and miserable. All that's in the past now, and I love rolling around in the snow because now I have a bib. A bib is essentially like over-alls, so they go all the way up to your chest and have straps that go over your shoulders. They fit snugly against your Read more

Get Your Butt in Gear: North Face Allure Jacket


Updated 12/06/07 4:44 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Get Your Butt in Gear: North Face Allure Jacket

Ahh, Winter is here and many of you may be totally psyched that you can finally snap on you skis or board and hit the snow. It won't be any fun though if you're cold or wet, so you need a good, solid jacket that'll keep you warm and dry. Check out this one from the North Face called the Allure Jacket ($249). It's filled with insulating down that'll keep your body heat from escaping, and the outer Read more

What You Need for Fall Trail Running


Updated 11/01/07 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

What You Need for Fall Trail Running

Some runners are ecstatic when the summer heat waves goodbye and the crisp autumn air moves in. It's like free air-conditioning, because you bundle yourself up in lightweight layers for your run, and when you start to warm up, you just peel them off and the fall breeze cools you down. Trail running is one of my favorite things to do in the fall. Since the air is so cold, you don't have to worry Read more

Get Your Butt in Gear: Prodigy Riding Hoodie


Updated 12/29/06 6:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Get Your Butt in Gear: Prodigy Riding Hoodie

I am always on the lookout for good gear for my outdoor runs. It's hard to find the perfect stuff because too much bulk can really bring you down and too little can mean a very chilly run. This is why I love the North Face Prodigy Riding Hoodie ($75.00). The two pockets allow you to carry the essentials (iPod, identification and mobile) without bulking the hoodie up with too many pockets. I love Read more

Fat-Proof Your Life


Updated 02/10/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fat-Proof Your Marriage

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Maridel Reyes It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain. "Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause Read more