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    More on 2011/2012 Skis courtesy of Off-Piste
    More on 2011/2012 Skis courtesy of Off-Piste
    2011-02-08
    By andrew
    Our friends at Off-Piste shared a little more intel on some of the new ski goods from the recent OR show. Thanks to them and check it out: In...
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    By andrew
    2011-02-08
    BCA Tracker2 Recall
    BCA Tracker2 Recall
    2011-02-04
    By admin
    BCA has recently started shipping a new version of software for our Tracker2. The new software (version 4) addresses an issue discovered by the...
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    4012
    By admin
    2011-02-04
    New 2011/2012 Skis from the OR Show
    New 2011/2012 Skis from the OR Show
    2011-02-02
    By andrew
    This post comes from the fearless leader of Off-Piste magazine who made the trek to the OR show in SLC a couple weeks back. Thanks very much for...
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    6265
    By andrew
    2011-02-02
    The DPS Spoon 150 + Cleat Technology
    The DPS Spoon 150 + Cleat Technology
    2011-02-02
    By
    Introducing the DPS Spoon and the patent pending DPS Cleat Technology. The Spoon is a revolutionary new design that moves deep snow skiing...
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    3621
    By andrew
    2011-02-02
    Black Diamond Quadrant  Boot - REVIEW UPDATE
    Black Diamond Quadrant Boot - REVIEW UPDATE
    2011-01-31
    By admin
    It's been two months since I started ski touring with the Black Diamond Quadrant Boots and a number of the touted features have proven their...
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    3584
    By
    2011-05-02
    Black Diamond Guide Glove - REVIEW
    Black Diamond Guide Glove - REVIEW
    2011-01-26
    By admin
    There are plenty of gloves on the market for less than $100 but they typically do not include what we think are the three must haves: - Gore-Tex-...
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    3473
    By admin
    2011-01-26
    BCA new Tracker2 software addresses potential malfunction
    BCA new Tracker2 software addresses potential malfunction
    2011-01-22
    By admin
    This out from Backcountry Access: BCA has recently started shipping a new version of software for our Tracker2. The new software (version 4)...
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    3309
    By admin
    2011-01-22
    Mount Carlyle Backcountry Lodge - VIDEO
    Mount Carlyle Backcountry Lodge - VIDEO
    2011-01-21
    By admin
    Brian 'the bald bomber' is now at the helm of the Mount Carlyle Backcountry Lodge and we spent a week up there checking things out. The...
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    3120
    By admin
    2011-01-21
    Glueless Clip Skins - MOVIE
    Glueless Clip Skins - MOVIE
    2011-01-18
    By admin
    A new type of skins are on the market – ones that use 'clips' to stick to the skis instead of the traditional glue system we are all...
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    3339
    By admin
    2011-01-18
    Dynafit 2011/2012 Binders-- Check 'em out!
    Dynafit 2011/2012 Binders-- Check 'em out!
    2011-01-17
    By crystaline
    Sorry…couldn't figure out how to embed this. Just click here.  Nothing too radically different it seems.
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    3602
    By Zorba
    2011-01-17
    Arcteryx Theta SV Bib Pants - REVIEW
    Arcteryx Theta SV Bib Pants - REVIEW
    2011-01-06
    By admin
    Arc-teryx has a bit of a less-is-more philosophy and the Thetas are no exception. These bibs have simple, high-performance features that make all...
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    3685
    By snosnob
    2011-01-06
    Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody - REVIEW
    Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody - REVIEW
    2011-01-03
    By admin
    The Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody is a new product from Outdoor Research and is the third product in the Transcendent jacket line-up. It...
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    4353
    By crystaline
    2011-01-03
    Float 30 testing - VIDEO
    Float 30 testing - VIDEO
    2010-12-30
    By
    Testing conducted on December 13 in Breckenridge, Colorado. Two dummies were placed beneath separate cornices, which were broken loose using...
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    2010-12-30
    Outdoor Research Northback Glove - REVIEW
    Outdoor Research Northback Glove - REVIEW
    2010-12-28
    By admin
    Outdoor Research recently launched a new line of clothing for the "Sidecountry Skiing" market and the Northback Glove is one of their new...
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    2997
    By admin
    2010-12-28
    Sled Mods for Backcountry Access
    Sled Mods for Backcountry Access
    2010-12-14
    By PencilDC
    Wondering if anyone has much experience with using a sled to access their favorite areas? Some of the access roads we previously...
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    3235
    By PencilDC
    2011-02-11
    Black Diamond AvaLung Pack Recall
    Black Diamond AvaLung Pack Recall
    2010-12-14
    By admin
    Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. has recently discovered that the intake tubing on certain 2010 AvaLung Packs may crack under extremely cold...
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    3300
    By admin
    2010-12-14
    Avalanche Beacon Reviews - Great Website!
    Avalanche Beacon Reviews - Great Website!
    2010-12-01
    By marielle.flottat
    Are you in the market for a new Transceiver? If so, I found this website that I thought was really good to be able compare and read about each...
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    2825
    By marielle.flottat
    2010-12-01
    Glacier Park Lodge - REVIEW
    Glacier Park Lodge - REVIEW
    2010-12-01
    By admin
    On a recent road trip to Golden through Rogers Pass we decided to stop and check out the early season touring on the way. We had thrown around the...
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    3900
    By admin
    2010-12-01
    Are you a rocker?
    Are you a rocker?
    2010-11-24
    By skifreak
    Black Diamond – How Rocker Affects Ski Length “What length ski should I buy?” It’s a question we hear more than...
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    3178
    By skifreak
    2010-12-14
    La Sportiva Launches ultra light RT tech binding
    La Sportiva Launches ultra light RT tech binding
    2010-11-23
    By admin
    Today La Sportiva officially entered the North American binding market with the launch of their ultra light RT Tech binding – which is...
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    3761
    By admin
    2010-11-23
    Great Beacon Review Web Site
    Great Beacon Review Web Site
    2010-11-22
    By Red PeeKay
    The following is a really good beacon review web site and much more. Lots of great up to date non "sponsored" information and ratings of all the...
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    2754
    By snosnob
    2010-11-22
    Brooks-Range Alpini Bivy Sack
    Brooks-Range Alpini Bivy Sack
    2010-11-21
    By admin
    The Brooks-Range Alpini Bivy Sack is an ultra-light, single-person shelter made from ultra-lite 20-denier ripstop waterproof / breathable material...
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    2
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    3109
    By admin
    2010-12-02
    Backcountry Access Tracker2 - REVIEW
    Backcountry Access Tracker2 - REVIEW
    2010-11-14
    By admin
    The Tracker2 is a three-antena transceiver from our friends at Backcountry Access (BCA) who are the manufacturers of the wildly successful and...
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    3038
    By admin
    2010-11-14
    Black Diamond Ski Here Now - VIDEO
    Black Diamond Ski Here Now - VIDEO
    2010-11-11
    By powder
    Today marks the debut of Black Diamond Equipment's Ski Here Now, a three-part webisode that takes a Zen look at skiing in the big mountains of...
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    2904
    By powder
    2010-11-11
    Black Diamond Quadrant Alpine Touring Boot - REVIEW
    Black Diamond Quadrant Alpine Touring Boot - REVIEW
    2010-11-07
    By admin
    Black Diamond recently shipped us a pair of their new Men's Quadrant Alpine Touring Boot which is part of their new Efficient Series. The...
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    3256
    By admin
    2010-11-07
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