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After a few years of seeing people run around in barefoot and five finger shoes, it appears the truth has finally surfaced. Vibram had no...
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2014-05-14
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Does it seem like your local backcountry stash is getting skied more and more? Likely because it is. According to recent data, backcountry...
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2014-05-12
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Bounce Energy Ball is packed full of healthy goodness providing excellent slow-release energy to keep you tromping up the skin track in between...
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2014-05-12
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Having just started using a helmet for skiing (and not liking it too much) I wanted to post up this article to see what people's reaction...
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2014-05-11
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2014-05-09
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As we found with the Blue Kazoo, The North Face have developed a solid formula for their range of sleeping bags. Extra bling such as a...
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2014-05-09
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2014-05-07
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It's that time of year again when the Black Diamond Whippet poles come out of the gear closet and get heaps of use, spring ski traverse season...
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2014-05-07
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2014-05-05
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Black Diamond introduced their new clothing line just over a year ago and for next season they plan on extending the line to cover a much wider...
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2014-05-05
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2014-05-04
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Buying a sleeping bag can be a daunting task with all the various temperature ratings contained on the bags or in the support literature....
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2014-05-04
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2014-05-03
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Heading out into the mountains today means you likely have more gear than ever before and a good portion of that gear probably depends upon...
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2014-05-03
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2014-04-28
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Black Diamond has been busy upgrading and creating new product this year and you’ll get to see the fruits of their labour in fall 2013. New...
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2014-04-28
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2014-04-27
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Diamir Fritschi has been pretty absent from the R&D pool in the past few years when it comes to binding innovation but this is about to...
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2014-04-27
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2014-04-25
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North of the border, even the most travelled and proficient gear aficionado may not have heard of Stio. The company was founded by Stephen...
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2014-04-25
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2014-04-21
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‘Carbon’ is the word which best describes Black Diamond’s new ultralight backcountry ski line up with a refined shape and carbon...
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2014-04-21
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2014-04-20
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If you have any joint injuries that need a little attention and support to get you through your active life then the Zamst line of products is...
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2014-04-20
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2014-04-18
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The ski touring season is almost over for most so that big year end gear clean up is not far off. One thing you should always do at the end of...
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2014-04-18
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2014-04-17
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Boreas is a relatively new manufacturer on the scene whose distictive designs set them apart from more "traditional" pack providers....
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2014-04-17
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2014-04-15
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Patagonia has always been at the forefront of innovation and environmental awareness in this consumerism based world. Purchasing a product created...
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2014-04-15
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2014-04-13
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Ever wonder where that down in your jacket or sleeping bag comes from? How it was harvested and how the animals were treated? Maybe its time to...
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2014-04-13
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2014-04-12
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Another highlight form the Winter Outdoor retailer show this past January in Salt Lake City was the huge offering of new backcountry ski gear from...
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2014-04-12
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2014-04-10
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It's becoming more and more clear that avalanche airbags save lives in sketchy avalanche terrain.Perhaps that is why many manufacturers--new...
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2014-04-10
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2014-04-09
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With the launch of the new Steep Series, The North Face is producing functional and durable products for ‘big mountain’...
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2014-04-09
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2014-04-06
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The good folks at Dynafit North America announced that Cody Barnhill will be joining the team as the "lead American influencer in the product...
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2014-04-06
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2014-04-05
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This story is a blast from the past but still relevant. Back in 2011 the Backcountry Skiing Canada crew was down in Salt Lake City for some skiing...
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2014-04-05
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2014-03-31
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The North Face designs manufactures all sorts of outdoor gear for any of your mountain adventures and so it's no surprise that their booth at...
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2014-03-31
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2014-03-30
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Bradley has been running the Mission Pant and Jacket from Helly Hansen for almost a whole season now--so he's equipped to share his...
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2014-03-30
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