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    Marquette Backcountry Skis- No Skins Required? - VIDEO
    Marquette Backcountry Skis- No Skins Required? - VIDEO
    2010-11-02
    By skifreak
    Ok, the glueless skins from clipskins sound like a great "why didn't I think of that" idea, but the skinless backcountry skis from Marquette...
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    7054
    By kevin
    2010-11-08
    Fritschi Freeride Pro Query
    Fritschi Freeride Pro Query
    2010-11-02
    By Red PeeKay
    Just acquired a brand spanking new pair of Volkl Gotamas (plastic wrapper still on!) and will probably look to mount the Fritschi's on them....
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    1
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    2966
    By skifreak
    2010-11-02
    Dynafit  Zzeus TF-X Alpine Touring Ski Boots - REVIEW
    Dynafit Zzeus TF-X Alpine Touring Ski Boots - REVIEW
    2010-10-18
    By admin
    I’ve had many pairs of boots over the years. I guess this pair of Dynafit ZZeus TF-X’s would be about my 12th-or-so pair (my third AT...
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    2
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    4653
    By andrew
    2010-11-08
    Backcountry Access Stash ALP 40 Backpack - REVIEW
    Backcountry Access Stash ALP 40 Backpack - REVIEW
    2010-10-14
    By admin
    The Backcountry Access [BCA] Stash Pack Alp 40 is a roomy 40 litre ski touring pack for those who value well thought-out design and functionality....
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    6701
    By crystaline
    2010-10-14
    Recon GPS Goggle Launch 10/10 - VIDEO
    Recon GPS Goggle Launch 10/10 - VIDEO
    2010-10-05
    By
    I guess this product is not a hoax as the web site looks pretty convincing and they are set to sell on the 10th of this month - so if you have...
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    2953
    By
    2010-10-05
    Heads up display goggles - WTF?
    Heads up display goggles - WTF?
    2010-09-16
    By skifreak
    So now you can supposedly purchase [or at least in another two weeks] goggle with a heads up display to show you : - speed - time -...
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    7
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    3397
    By Red PeeKay
    2010-11-13
    New Scarpa Maestrale Boot for Ski touring - VIDEO
    New Scarpa Maestrale Boot for Ski touring - VIDEO
    2010-05-11
    By powder
    Ispo presentation of the new Scarpa Maestrale Boot for Ski touring:
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    2917
    By powder
    2010-05-11
    Black Diamond and Gregory sold
    Black Diamond and Gregory sold
    2010-05-11
    By powder
    Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., the Salt Lake County-based developer and manufacturer of climbing and backcountry skiing equipment, has been sold...
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    3397
    By powder
    2010-05-11
    Glueless skins: Interview with the inventor
    Glueless skins: Interview with the inventor
    2010-05-10
    By powder
    Local homeboy Kaj Gyr has been busy in his workshop for the last several months and the masses are finally getting to sample his new glueless...
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    3336
    By admin
    2010-11-13
    2011 K2 Climbing Skins - VIDEO
    2011 K2 Climbing Skins - VIDEO
    2010-04-28
    By
    New K2 climbing skins with no "d-ring" but instead a unique "z-clip" so snow does not work under the skin where the glue is not in contact with...
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    2010-04-28
    Glueless Climbing Skins - VIDEO
    Glueless Climbing Skins - VIDEO
    2010-04-28
    By
    Some interesting footage of glueless skins – looks like they work well and save some weight and fussing: Clipskins snap onto...
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    2896
    By
    2010-04-28
    Beacon Features Comparison chart
    Beacon Features Comparison chart
    2010-04-23
    By
    A Handy little chart to see whats what with the multitude of beacons out there:
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    2948
    By
    2010-04-23
    THE REALITIES OF REAL-TIME TRANCIEVERS
    THE REALITIES OF REAL-TIME TRANCIEVERS
    2010-03-24
    By
    It seems as if everyone’s talking about “real-time” transceivers these days—or at least certain North American beacon...
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    3003
    By
    2010-03-24
    NEW - Tracker 2
    NEW - Tracker 2
    2010-02-19
    By powder
    North America’s first three–antenna TrackerTracker2 offers the industry’s fastest, most precise pinpointing, with...
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    3550
    By powder
    2010-02-19
    Gear Guide
    Gear Guide
    2010-02-11
    By snosnob
    A great resource on the CAC web site to help you better understand gear and what you need, don't need and when to toss your avy ball,.... "avy...
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    3098
    By snosnob
    2010-02-11
    Look out backcountry dude. The kids are coming!!
    Look out backcountry dude. The kids are coming!!
    2010-02-07
    By gah
    The Revolution has begun and you can't stop it. You don't want to stop it because like most revolutions it starts off as a good idea based...
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    2931
    By gah
    2010-02-07
    Proper ski length
    Proper ski length
    2010-01-27
    By
    A recent article from Backcountry.com on proper ski length: Q: ”I haven’t bought a pair of skis in five years, and they have...
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    3229
    By
    2010-01-27
    How to tune your skis - VIDEO
    How to tune your skis - VIDEO
    2010-01-15
    By skifreak
    Step by step instruction: Detuning Deburring Base repairs Hot...
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    3163
    By skifreak
    2010-01-15
    Digging my new G3 Onyx bindings
    Digging my new G3 Onyx bindings
    2010-01-06
    By Graeme
    Toured 2 days on my G3 Onyx bindings and so far, I'm sold.  On the way up they toured very well and matched or exceeded the performance...
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    3
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    3096
    By Graeme
    2010-01-07
    ABS Packs
    ABS Packs
    2009-12-06
    By splitboard rider
    Just got one. Vario 15L cover.  With shovel/handle, probe, saw..... mounted on the outside it has more room left over inside then...
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    5
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    2952
    By powder
    2009-12-08
    Tranceivers
    Tranceivers
    2009-12-03
    By
    What is the best transceiver these days and which is best relative to cost? In the market for another one but not sure what to buy?
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    6
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    7898
    By skifreak
    2009-12-11
    Monsters
    Monsters
    2009-11-07
    By powder
    Anyone have any reviews on the 2009 Head Monsters?
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    3293
    By skifreak
    2009-12-04
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