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    Summer storage of Avalanche Transceivers, Airbags, shovels and probes
    Summer storage of Avalanche Transceivers, Airbags, shovels and probes
    2015-05-23
    By skifreak
    While ski season is likely over in most locations it's best not to just leave your backcountry ski gear in a pile where you last saw it. Show...
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    By skifreak
    2015-05-23
    Osprey Variant 52L Backpack - REVIEW
    Osprey Variant 52L Backpack - REVIEW
    2015-05-22
    By admin
    Osprey’s Variant 52L Backpack is designed for alpine climbing and expedition mountaineering. It’s successful in being extremely...
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    2700
    By admin
    2015-05-22
    AT binding for newbie
    2015-05-20
    By chionk
    So I need to buy a new setup because some jerk stole my old one. I want to get into BC skiing and want one setup to do both BC and resort. Ive...
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    1658
    By chionk
    2015-05-21
    Mountain Hardwear Scrambler OutDry Pack - REVIEW
    Mountain Hardwear Scrambler OutDry Pack - REVIEW
    2015-05-19
    By admin
    Recently the Scrambler was upgraded with the addition of exterior pockets and the company’s proprietary “Outdry” technology,...
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    3175
    By admin
    2015-05-19
    Lily Camera is a self flying camera drone - MOVIE
    Lily Camera is a self flying camera drone - MOVIE
    2015-05-16
    By shredr
    Drone are the next Evolution in the POV camera game and the Lily Camera is taking things to the next level. Lily is the world's first...
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    By shredr
    2015-05-16
    Mountain Equipment Micron Jacket - REVIEW
    Mountain Equipment Micron Jacket - REVIEW
    2015-05-13
    By admin
    The Micron Jacket from Mountain Equipment is aptly named for it is extremely lightweight and compactable; it is small but packs a punch. It is a...
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    2833
    By admin
    2015-05-13
    Klymit O Zone Mat - REVIEW
    Klymit O Zone Mat - REVIEW
    2015-05-11
    By admin
    Klymit first appeared on my gear radar two years ago with the Klymit Inertia X Frame and Cush Seat Pillow which we promptly reviewed....
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    By admin
    2015-05-11
    Native Eyewear Roan and Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Review
    Native Eyewear Roan and Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Review
    2015-05-06
    By admin
    Native Eyewear has been making sunglasses designed for athletes and adventurers since 1997. Native is the epitome of style meets function. Their...
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    By admin
    2015-05-06
    Garmin Fenix 3 GPS Watch - VIDEO REVIEW
    Garmin Fenix 3 GPS Watch - VIDEO REVIEW
    2015-05-01
    By admin
    The Gamin Fenix 3 has pushed new boundaries when it comes to GPS watches. What the hell exactly do I mean by that? For starters the screen...
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    By admin
    2015-05-01
    Vapur MicroFilter - REVIEW
    Vapur MicroFilter - REVIEW
    2015-04-27
    By admin
    The Vapur MicroFilter is a nice upgrade to the standard Vapur Element Anti-Bottle as it can provide filtered water. As a bonus it can also...
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    2494
    By admin
    2015-04-27
    Next season’s gear sneak peek: Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger
    Next season’s gear sneak peek: Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger
    2015-04-21
    By admin
    The Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger is designed to keep your handheld USB-powered gadgets charged up. Taking only 2.5 hours to fully charge, the Goal...
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    2311
    By admin
    2015-04-21
    How to prepare skis for summer storage - VIDEO
    How to prepare skis for summer storage - VIDEO
    2015-04-20
    By admin
    It's unfortunately that time of year for some skiers when you may have to consider the reality that the season is coming to a close. Rather...
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    1913
    By admin
    2015-04-20
    Next Season's Gear Sneak Peek: G3 Boundary and Synapse Skis -- VIDEO
    Next Season's Gear Sneak Peek: G3 Boundary and Synapse Skis -- VIDEO
    2015-04-17
    By admin02
    G3 released a whack of new products for the 2014/2015 season, and, for next year, they seem to have throttled back a bit. Some lightened models of...
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    By admin02
    2015-04-17
    Next Season's Gear Sneak Peek: Scott Alpride Airbag System and Cascade 110 Skis
    Next Season's Gear Sneak Peek: Scott Alpride Airbag System and Cascade 110 Skis
    2015-04-13
    By admin
    Scott is one of the biggest manufacturers of ski gear, not to mention bike, running and motosports gear as well. They design and manufacture ski,...
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    7132
    By admin
    2015-04-14
    Switch Vision Stormrider and Pathfinder Sunglasses - VIDEO REVIEW
    Switch Vision Stormrider and Pathfinder Sunglasses - VIDEO REVIEW
    2015-04-10
    By admin
    This past summer we prepared a review of the Switch Axos and for the first time in many years, we were impressed by new technology as it applies...
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    2428
    By admin
    2015-04-10
    PATAGONIA MOBILE WORN WEAR TOUR: IF IT’S BROKE, FIX IT
    PATAGONIA MOBILE WORN WEAR TOUR: IF IT’S BROKE, FIX IT
    2015-04-08
    By admin
    Nationwide Worn Wear Tour kicks off in April, encouraging customers to make their clothes last a lifetime: This spring Patagonia's...
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    3070
    By admin
    2015-04-08
    Next Season’s gear sneak peek: Voormi
    Next Season’s gear sneak peek: Voormi
    2015-04-06
    By admin
    While there are plenty of manufacturers of wool apparel out there, Voormi was one that stood out at this winter’s SIA show in Denver. It...
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    3020
    By admin
    2015-04-06
    Next season’s gear sneak peek: BCA Scepter Carbon Aluminum Poles
    Next season’s gear sneak peek: BCA Scepter Carbon Aluminum Poles
    2015-04-03
    By admin
    Backcountry Access (BCA) is not one to rest on their laurels and new for next winter is their innovative BCA Sceptre Carbon Aluminum Poles. Whats...
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    3933
    By admin
    2015-04-03
    Next season’s gear sneak peek: Ternua makes their North American Debut
    Next season’s gear sneak peek: Ternua makes their North American Debut
    2015-03-30
    By admin
    While you may think that there are already enough companies making high end backcountry ski apparel, it’s time to make room for one more....
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    5922
    By admin
    2015-03-30
    Next season’s gear sneak peek: Smartwool SmartLoft Propulsion 60 Hoody
    Next season’s gear sneak peek: Smartwool SmartLoft Propulsion 60 Hoody
    2015-03-29
    By admin
    For Fall 2015 Smartwool will be introducing the SmartLoft Propulsion 60 Hoody which features wool based insulation in the torso and arms. This...
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    2927
    By admin
    2015-03-29
    Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12 Binding - REVIEW
    Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12 Binding - REVIEW
    2015-03-28
    By admin
    The Diamir Vipec 12 is the first tech binding from the maker of the popular Freeride AT frame bindings. These bindings set the standard for alpine...
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    3734
    By admin
    2015-03-28
    Next Season’s Gear Sneak Peek: Blizzard Zero G Skis
    Next Season’s Gear Sneak Peek: Blizzard Zero G Skis
    2015-03-27
    By admin
    For Fall 2015 Blizzard is amping things up for us backcountry skiers with a new line of skis called ‘Zero G’. It’s an applicable...
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    8924
    By admin
    2016-02-03
    Arc'teryx Acrux and Bora shoes-  a taste -- VIDEO
    Arc'teryx Acrux and Bora shoes- a taste -- VIDEO
    2015-03-26
    By admin02
    Just walked by ROAM shop here in Nelson and saw these new kicks from Arc'teryx. They look sweet--we are keen to check them...
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    2213
    By admin02
    2015-03-26
    Giro Flare Helmet and Field Goggles - REVIEW
    Giro Flare Helmet and Field Goggles - REVIEW
    2015-03-25
    By admin
    This season Giro introduced a new helmet and google duo well suited to backcountry skiing pursuits. The Flare helmet—the lightest...
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    0
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    3334
    By admin
    2015-03-25
    Salomon Quest Pro TR 110 Boots - Review
    Salomon Quest Pro TR 110 Boots - Review
    2015-03-22
    By admin
    To fully appreciate the new Salomon Quest Pro TR 110 Alpine Touring (AT) Boot it is important to first know about its lineage and the evolution of...
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    0
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    4894
    By admin
    2015-03-22
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