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2013-02-11
I LOVE the original Volkl Gotamas (black with an image of a buddha or 'sperm head') and they have been my 'do everything' ski for...
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2013-02-10
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A company most backcountry skiers have likely never heard of is AceCamp. They have a growing list of products from underwear to headwear and...
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fatboy
2013-02-10
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2013-02-06
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I have always struggled to find the perfect outter layer for skiing/riding in the mountains. As an aggressive rider I constantly have sweat...
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2013-02-06
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2013-02-05
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admin
We just finished day two of the On Snow Demos here at Winter Park Resort as part of the SIA show here in Denver Colorado. We will be posting a few...
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2013-02-06
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2013-01-30
Hey guy's i'm looking at picking up a pair of quest ski boots but am having trouble picking between the Quest 90 with a 90 flex, the Quest...
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2013-01-31
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2013-01-28
Need help asap I am looking at getting the salomon Guardian 16 bindings in the size Large, my boot size right now is 328 but i'm looking at...
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2013-01-29
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2013-01-28
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Every backcountry skier needs a probe and Backcountry Access (BCA) has sent us a few to have a look at. Specifically the BCA Stealth 260 Quick...
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2013-01-28
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2013-01-27
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admin
Bern Unlimited is doing something that all other helmet manufactures should be emulating because, frankly, the six helmets in my gear closet are...
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2013-01-27
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2013-01-26
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In a nut shell FlashDry will keep you drier (as illustrated below in the experiment) and thus should keep you warmer than other fabrics. Apply...
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2013-01-26
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2013-01-25
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admin
Under the guise of Mike Douglas the Salomon Rocker² line-up consists of the Salomon Rocker² 122 (from last season) which is the fattest...
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2013-01-25
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2013-01-24
I just got into AT skiing this year and rented a couple of times, I bought a pair of second hand Naxo NX01's off Mec Gearswap still waiting...
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2013-01-24
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Hojo (Eric Hjorleifson) is a busy guy these days and now he is working with SWIX on its Swix Sonic Adjustable Pole Collection. Swix you say?...
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2013-01-24
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2013-01-24
Hey Guys, so not sure if any of you have checked these out or have use/installed them before, I want to get them because living in Ontario you get...
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2013-01-22
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Our testing for the Ambit consisted of several multi-day hikes/climbs and backcountry skis as well as a 5 week adventure to Nepal. The constant...
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2013-01-22
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With January comes the Outdoor Retailer Show and SIA show and a slew of new product announcements for 2013/2014 season. The biggest announcement...
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2013-01-22
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2013-01-21
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Fleece has evolved since its popularity in the late eighties, and rightfully so. Today, Westcomb has taken the ho-hum fleece jacket and made it...
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2013-01-21
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2013-01-20
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It's hard to believe something that weighs less than the ratty cotton T-shirt I’m wearing right now is as warm as my duvet. The Ghost...
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2013-01-20
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2013-01-18
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When I was searching for protection for my new iphone 4s I looked no further than LIfeproof’s award winning water, snow, dirt and shock...
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2013-01-17
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It's officially the Outdoor Gear Show Season with the SIA (Snowsports Industries America) and OR (Outdoor Retailer) shows in the next few...
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2013-01-17
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2013-01-16
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In November 2012, we visited Sherpa Adventure Gear HQ in Kathmandu, Nepal, where Tashi Sherpa and his support crew climb mountains of a different...
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2013-01-16
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2013-01-14
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admin02
Dynafit will be unveiling a number of new products at OR in Salt Lake City in a couple weeks. There are some funky looking skis on tap, but the...
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admin02
2013-01-15
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2013-01-14
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Viewranger is an easy to use application that turns your smart phone into a fully functioning GPS, at least when you’re in cell range. With...
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2013-01-11
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Finding just the right pack for your ski touring style is an important undertaking. Sure, you can use your summer pack for winter ski touring but...
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2013-01-11
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2013-01-09
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In October this year I packed the Rab Women's Infinity Down Jacket for an 18-day trek in the Everest region of Nepal. The plan was to go to...
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2013-01-09
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2013-01-07
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admin02
Rossi has come out with a ski to satisfy the hunger for all things backcountry–the Soul7. Cool features like a paulownia wood core, "air...
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2013-01-07
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