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      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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      1697
      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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      3421
      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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      0
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      1614
      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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      3094
      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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      0
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      3732
      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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      2779
      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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      2923
      By admin02
      2014-03-12
      Mountain Hardwear Compulsion Gloves - Review
      Mountain Hardwear Compulsion Gloves - Review
      2014-03-12
      By admin
      Kevlar stitching and reinforced material on the palm and fingers add to the durability of this product which is designed to channel water away...
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      3729
      By admin
      2015-04-02
      Next years Outdoor Research Gear @ the Winter OR Show
      Next years Outdoor Research Gear @ the Winter OR Show
      2014-03-11
      By admin
      Outdoor Research has always been a backcountry skiers go-to gear supplier and for fall 2014 they are bringing a whole heap of new products to a...
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      4862
      By admin
      2014-03-11
      Mountain Equipment Bastion Jacket - Review
      Mountain Equipment Bastion Jacket - Review
      2014-03-09
      By admin
      The Mountain Equipment Bastion Jacket is a synthetic mid layer that is designed for active pursuits in the mountains where down just won’t...
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      2308
      By admin
      2014-03-09
      Backcountry Access BC Links Radio - Review
      Backcountry Access BC Links Radio - Review
      2014-03-08
      By admin
      They say information is power and with regards to backcountry skiing nothing could be more accurarte. To demonstrate this point is the fact that...
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      3887
      By admin
      2014-03-08
      DPS Wailer 112RP Pure3 Review-- VIDEO(S) TOO
      DPS Wailer 112RP Pure3 Review-- VIDEO(S) TOO
      2014-03-07
      By admin02
      We've had the DPS Wailer 112RP -- with Pure3 carbon construction -- for the better part of the season and we want to talk about it. It's...
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      1603
      By admin02
      2014-03-07
      Can AT tech equipment serve two masters?
      2014-03-07
      By lifeisgood
      Gear:  190 cm dps wailer 112 pure skis, plum yak bindings and dynafit Vulcan AT  boots.  I am not connected to the ski industry...
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      5
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      2847
      By Rani Thakur
      2022-06-11
      Scott Coulter Helmet - Review
      Scott Coulter Helmet - Review
      2014-03-06
      By admin
      New for 2013/14, the Scott Coulter helmet is targeted as a slightly more affordable version of their high-end Symbol, but the features, fit and...
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      3468
      By admin
      2014-03-06
      Scott LCG Goggle - Review
      Scott LCG Goggle - Review
      2014-03-05
      By admin
      Scott hit one out of the park with the LCG. They’re at the higher end of the price spectrum but compared to other manufacturers’...
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      2910
      By admin
      2014-03-05
      New Sierra Designs Gear from Winter Outdoor Retailer
      New Sierra Designs Gear from Winter Outdoor Retailer
      2014-03-04
      By admin
      Here's another update from last months Outdoor Retailer Show where we met with Sierra Designs to talk about a few innovative new products that...
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      3362
      By admin
      2014-03-04
      Salomon Q96 Lumen Ski - Review
      Salomon Q96 Lumen Ski - Review
      2014-03-03
      By admin
      For Winter 2014 Salomon released the Q-96 Lumen as part of its all mountain and backcountry oriented Quest series. Last season I demoed a pair of...
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      1974
      By admin
      2014-03-03
      Put an End to Snow Stick-soap box comp
      Put an End to Snow Stick-soap box comp
      2014-03-01
      By letitsnow
      Once again it is that time of year. The days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer and your skis are getting heavier.  No matter what...
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      1928
      By povski
      2014-03-05
      Mountain Hardwear Thermostatic Jacket - Review
      Mountain Hardwear Thermostatic Jacket - Review
      2014-02-28
      By skifreak
      The Thermostatic Jacket is a lightweight, synthetic down offering from Mountain Hardwear. Weighing in at a scant 261 grams, the jacket’s...
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      2974
      By skifreak
      2014-02-28
      Arc'teryx nails it -- new apparel at OR in SLC
      Arc'teryx nails it -- new apparel at OR in SLC
      2014-02-27
      By admin02
      We've reviewed a whack of Arc'teryx items here on the site. We like their stuff a bunch–it's well made, sharp and Canadian. How...
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      0
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      7286
      By admin02
      2014-02-27
      Too wax or not too wax \"That is the question\"
      2014-02-27
      By bootroom
      I have a question to throw out to all you BC/SC persons out there.  Do you wax your skis on a regular basis.  I am finding that if I do...
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      3
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      1818
      By anemic
      2014-03-06
      My new The North Face Freethinker, thanks BSC!
      My new The North Face Freethinker, thanks BSC!
      2014-02-26
      By skiitsbetter
      Here I am rappeling off my soapbox. The jacket is really nice. Having seen Freethinkers of years gone by, this one is much lighter and...
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      0
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      1477
      By skiitsbetter
      2014-02-26
      Arcteryx Gamma SK softshell pants - review
      2014-02-25
      By JF
      After getting these pants strongly recommended by a friend, I decided to pay full retail 220$ + tax to try them out, even though I was perfectly...
      replies
      5
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      5107
      By JF
      2014-02-26
      Foon Gretski Ski - Review
      Foon Gretski Ski - Review
      2014-02-25
      By admin
      Not being a huge hockey fan myself I still grew up in the era where Wayne Gretzky was the “great one” and now Johnny...
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      0
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      3482
      By admin
      2014-02-25
      Next years La Sportiva Backcountry Ski Gear at Winter OR
      Next years La Sportiva Backcountry Ski Gear at Winter OR
      2014-02-24
      By admin
      The BSC crew stopped by the La Sportiva booth at Winter Outdoor Retailer last month to check in on the new products which will be hitting...
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      0
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      2485
      By admin
      2014-02-24
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