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Break out the flannel, whip up something to contribute to Thanksgiving dinner and find some awesome beers to add to the mix, too! These fall brews from all across the country are cozy, perfect for autumn and might not be around for too much longer in your local grocery store or beer shop. Here are some of our top ten favorites to pair with turkey and pumpkin pie! Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest Brewed in either Chico, CA or Mills River, NC by Sierra Nevada 6.1% ABV Sam Adam’s Oktoberfest Brewed in Boston, MA by Samuel Adam’s Brewery 5.3% ABV     ...

Let me guess. You’re a skier. Or a snowboarder. Or a winter runner. Or maybe you just love the outdoors in the winter. You’re also probably no stranger to windburn — a painful, unsightly souvenir you pick up on your skin after a day on the slopes or a run in 30 degree weather. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Imagine a day in the cold and no red windburn or sunburn to show for it. Say it isn’t so! But it is… keep reading to learn more. What is windburn? Windburn is the result of low temperatures...

While Ski Balm does cater to skiers and snowboarders, alike, it’s actually an even more practical product than that. It’s for those who brave and conquer a winter marathon; it’s for those who walk or bike to work; It’s for those who take vacation this time of year in the tropics and don’t have time for sunburn — as well as so many others. It offers unmatched sun and wind protection in any of these situations that you can't pass up. If any items on this list apply to you, it might be time to get some Ski Balm shipped...

Welcome, FALL! (This Friday, September 22, that is.) It’s time for cooled down camping trips, refreshing hikes, changing leaves and not-so-surprisingly pumpkin beer cocktails! Pumpkin beers, from breweries all across the States are tasty by themselves, but added to an autumn cocktail? Now we’re talking. Hard Pumpkin Cider What you need: Your favorite pumpkin beer Hard Apple Cider Sparkling Cider Cinnamon Sticks Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix three parts pumpkin beer, two parts hard cider and one part sparkling cider. Throw in a couple cinnamon sticks and sprinkle just a little pumpkin pie spice on top for a boozy beverage that...

Autumn can easily be the best time of the year for adventuring. Cooling temperatures and beautiful scenery can't be beat this time of year. And yes, it may still feel like summer, but those magical things are coming sooner than you think — September 22! These six picturesque hiking spots make us want to lace up and plan a hiking trip as soon as possible. Check them out:  Keep protecting your face and skin from the sun and nature's other elements with Adventure Balm before you go!