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      The North Face Implementing Responsible Down Standard in 2014
      The North Face Implementing Responsible Down Standard in 2014
      2014-04-13
      By admin
      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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      2349
      By admin
      2014-04-13
      Next season's NEW K2 backcountry gear
      Next season's NEW K2 backcountry gear
      2014-04-12
      By admin
      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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      9013
      By admin
      2014-04-12
      Mammut Avalanche Airbag RAS Ride 30L -- Review
      Mammut Avalanche Airbag RAS Ride 30L -- Review
      2014-04-10
      By admin02
      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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      3095
      By admin02
      2014-04-10
      The North Face Steep Series and Thermoball technology
      The North Face Steep Series and Thermoball technology
      2014-04-09
      By admin
      With the launch of the new Steep Series, The North Face is producing functional and durable products for ‘big mountain’...
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      3127
      By admin
      2014-04-09
      Cody Barnhill joins the Dynafit crew -- Nice one.
      Cody Barnhill joins the Dynafit crew -- Nice one.
      2014-04-06
      By admin02
      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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      1787
      By admin02
      2014-04-06
      Inside 4frnt's White Room with Cody Barnhill
      Inside 4frnt's White Room with Cody Barnhill
      2014-04-05
      By admin
      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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      2182
      By admin
      2014-04-05
      Next Season's Gear from The North Face at Winter Outdoor Retailer Show
      Next Season's Gear from The North Face at Winter Outdoor Retailer Show
      2014-03-31
      By admin
      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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      3437
      By admin
      2014-03-31
      Helly Hansen Mission Jacket and Mission Cargo Pants -- Review
      Helly Hansen Mission Jacket and Mission Cargo Pants -- Review
      2014-03-30
      By admin02
      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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      1583
      By admin02
      2014-03-30
      Evoc Patrol 40 L Ski Touring Pack - Review
      Evoc Patrol 40 L Ski Touring Pack - Review
      2014-03-29
      By admin
      The EVOC Patrol 40L+ is labeled a “spacious professional touring pack for freeriders and freeskiers,” and it certainly fits the bill....
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      4101
      By admin
      2014-03-29
      Mountain Equipment Arclight jacket - Review
      Mountain Equipment Arclight jacket - Review
      2014-03-28
      By admin
      The Mountain Equipment Arclight jacket is a lightweight hardshell designed for fast moving adventures in the mountains. Instead of utilizing the...
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      3508
      By admin
      2014-03-28
      Dynastar Cham High Mountain 107 Alpine Touring Skis -- Review
      Dynastar Cham High Mountain 107 Alpine Touring Skis -- Review
      2014-03-27
      By admin02
      We're winding up a  season of testing the Dynastar Cham High Mountain 107 Alpine Touring skis-- and we dig them. They're relatively...
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      1892
      By admin02
      2014-03-28
      Tasc Performance Bamboo and Merino base layer - review
      Tasc Performance Bamboo and Merino base layer - review
      2014-03-26
      By admin
      tasc Performance is a New Orleans-based performance apparel company with a proprietary bamboo-based fabric (“BamCo”) that aims to...
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      2782
      By admin
      2014-03-26
      WIN A Mountain Hardwear Compulsion Jacket!
      WIN A Mountain Hardwear Compulsion Jacket!
      2014-03-25
      By admin
      Enter our 'Soap Box Comp' before the end of the month and you could win a Mountain Hardwear Compulsion Jacket. All you have to do is post...
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      1578
      By admin
      2014-03-25
      Win a North Face Superlight Sleeping Bag!
      Win a North Face Superlight Sleeping Bag!
      2014-03-24
      By admin
      Enter our 'Soap Box Comp' before the end of the month and you could win a North Face Superlight Sleeping Bag. All you have to do is post...
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      1534
      By admin
      2014-03-24
      RMU Apostle Ski - Review
      RMU Apostle Ski - Review
      2014-03-23
      By admin
      The five point ski is now a staple of the ski market and represents the latest major iteration on rocker design. Whether you're on one of the...
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      3906
      By admin
      2014-03-23
      Next years Backcountry Access Float Packs
      Next years Backcountry Access Float Packs
      2014-03-22
      By admin
      At this years Outdoor Retailer show we spoke with one of the founders of Backcountry Access - Bruce Edgerly, about their new Float Avalanche...
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      2806
      By admin
      2014-03-22
      Bolle Gravity Goggles - Review
      Bolle Gravity Goggles - Review
      2014-03-20
      By admin
      Optics is one of the most personal choices one can make when choosing snowsport accessories. While most of us prefer not to pay exorbitant amounts...
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      3075
      By admin
      2014-03-20
      Pieps Checker, iProbe and Bivouac Bag - Review
      Pieps Checker, iProbe and Bivouac Bag - Review
      2014-03-19
      By admin
      Pieps is a manufacturer of quality backcountry skiing products and best known for their line of avalanche transceivers, namely the Pieps DSP...
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      2736
      By admin
      2014-03-19
      Beast 14 for 2015?
      2014-03-17
      By 2wheeler
      I saw your video on the new beast 14 coming next year? from Dynafit.  Any details, specs? Don't keep it a...
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      1680
      By 2wheeler
      2014-03-17
      Ortovox Pro Alu III Shovel - Review
      Ortovox Pro Alu III Shovel - Review
      2014-03-17
      By admin
      Lightweight, rigid, compact and functional are all words that are sure to pique the interest of any backcountry skier. The Ortovox Pro Alu III...
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      3386
      By 2wheeler
      2014-03-17
      ABS Pack - Soapbox
      ABS Pack - Soapbox
      2014-03-17
      By bootroom
      Just got a chance to take the ABS airbag pack out for a spin and can say I was impressed.  I looked at a lot of airbags out there and it...
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      1597
      By bootroom
      2014-03-17
      Women's Rab Snowpack Down Jacket - Review
      Women's Rab Snowpack Down Jacket - Review
      2014-03-16
      By admin
      The Snowpack is part of Rab’s 2014 line-up of waterproof down products. Not only does the Snowpack have hydrophobic down on the inside (as...
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      3063
      By admin
      2014-03-16
      La Sportiva Adjuster Jacket and Protector Pant - Review
      La Sportiva Adjuster Jacket and Protector Pant - Review
      2014-03-14
      By admin
      Having just reviewed the La Sportiva Spectre AT boots and been more than impressed with those, it was with high expectations that I...
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      3703
      By admin
      2014-03-14
      Vipec
      2014-03-13
      By alpin
      Did anyone around get any hands-on experience with the Vipecs?
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      2757
      By 2wheeler
      2014-03-17
      New Dynafit Denali Alpine Touring Ski -- Video from OR
      New Dynafit Denali Alpine Touring Ski -- Video from OR
      2014-03-12
      By admin02
      Dynafit doesn't have many new skis in the line up for next year –but what it does have looks pretty cool. The 1290 gr. Denali is...
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      2906
      By admin02
      2014-03-12
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