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2023-11-14
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Ortovox is a brand which is not afraid to take chances. They have pioneered the use of wool insulation in their ever-growing line of apparel which...
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2023-11-14
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2023-11-13
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Ever wonder what makes a good ski touring pole and how they differ from alpine ski poles? Or perhaps you just want to know why they are adjustable...
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2023-11-13
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2023-11-12
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We reviewed MEC’s Tour 32 Ski Pack last season and awarded it our prestigious Gear of the Year Award because it is solidly built,...
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2023-11-12
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2023-11-11
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Ben.Davies
As the snow starts to fall here in the Kootenays, and thoughts turn to the season ahead, the new gear starts to show on shelves in the stores and...
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Ben.Davies
2023-11-11
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2023-11-07
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This full-featured kit is designed for skiers, climbers and hikers and uses three-layer GORE-TEX Pro for optimal breathability and weather...
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2023-11-07
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2023-11-04
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Ben.Davies
The legend that is Candide Thovex has finally launched his own ski brand. After leaving Faction Skis in January 2022, the French...
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Ben.Davies
2023-11-04
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2023-10-21
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Ben.Davies
If you, like me, were shown how to size a snowboard by an instructor a long time ago, and still think that's the right way to go about it,...
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Ben.Davies
2023-10-21
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2023-10-10
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Rab has long been one of our favourite outdoor brands given their quality products and relentless innovation. This fall Rab is launching...
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2023-10-10
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2023-10-02
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Protein is an essential part of any diet, especially for more active people who want to maintain their performance or build muscle. Most protein...
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2023-10-02
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2023-09-30
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Ben.Davies
The Trail Lite 2 tent from North Face is a 2-person backpacking tent, designed for 3-season backpacking. As part of North Face’s Trail Lite...
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Ben.Davies
2023-09-30
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2023-09-18
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Kemper Snowboards has put together this comprehensive guide to snowboard shapes which will help you choose the correct snowboard for your riding...
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2023-09-18
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2023-09-11
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Suunto’s latest GPS Smartwatch is called the 'Vertical' and it comes in a base stainless steel version and a solar version which is...
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2023-09-11
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2023-09-07
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Your gear is only as good as the time you put into selecting and maintaining it. This is so true for your headlamp—an often overlooked, yet...
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2023-09-07
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2023-09-02
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Ben.Davies
I bought this pad to replace a larger and less lightweight pad for backpacking. On first look, it seemed difficult to get back into the stuff sack...
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Ben.Davies
2023-09-02
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2023-08-31
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bootroom
Last week I got to sample some great tastes from Backpacker's Pantry. Having not been a huge fan of freeze-dried food, Backpacker's...
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bootroom
2023-08-31
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2023-08-16
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Summer Mini-Reviews
Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...
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2023-08-16
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2023-08-10
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Summer Mini-Reviews
Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...
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2023-08-10
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2023-07-23
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Summer Mini-Reviews
Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...
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2023-07-23
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2023-07-20
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After only three seasons in business, Bluebird Backcountry is sadly ceasing operations and will not be open for winter 2023/24. Its innovative...
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677
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2023-07-20
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2023-07-17
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Summer Mini-Reviews
Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...
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2023-07-17
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2023-07-13
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bootroom
Here is an interesting video on the break strength of accessory cords. In the world of climbing and guiding sometimes accessory cord comes...
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bootroom
2023-07-13
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2023-07-11
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Gnarly is a sports nutrition company that makes products for all levels of performance, whether you are a weekend warrior or a serious...
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2023-07-11
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2023-07-05
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Summer Mini-Reviews
Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...
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2023-07-05
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2023-07-03
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Summer Mini-Reviews
Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...
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2023-07-03
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2023-06-29
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Summer Mini-Review
Rather than go on and on about a piece of gear, we’ve prepared these mini-reviews to quickly illustrate what we like or...
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2023-06-29
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