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      Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro Boots Sneak Peek - VIDEO
      Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro Boots Sneak Peek - VIDEO
      2024-03-19
      By admin
      Scarpa has updated their popular 4-Quattro Boots for the 2023/24 ski season and they’ve added some impressive upgrades. Currently, you can...
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      By admin
      2024-03-19
      Pieps Pro IPS Transceiver Sneak Peek - VIDEO
      Pieps Pro IPS Transceiver Sneak Peek - VIDEO
      2024-03-14
      By admin
      Pieps has a new transceiver coming to the North American market for the 2023/24 skis season and it looks to be a game changer.   The new...
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      By BruceGoodlad
      2024-03-14
      Dynastar M-Tour 108 Ski Review
      Dynastar M-Tour 108 Ski Review
      2024-03-12
      By admin
      Dynastar’s new M-Tour 108 Skis are a part of the brand’s new range of M Skis which include the M-Free, M-Pro and M-Tour Skis. At the...
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      By admin
      2024-03-12
      Rossignol Escaper 105 Nano Ski Review
      Rossignol Escaper 105 Nano Ski Review
      2024-03-04
      By admin
      Rossignol blew us away with their Blackops Sender Skis when they introduced these new freeride skis a few seasons ago. Scoring a 9.5/10 for their...
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      By admin
      2024-03-04
      Weston Ridgeline Carbon Splitboard Review
      Weston Ridgeline Carbon Splitboard Review
      2024-02-27
      By admin
      If you like to spend your time bagging peaks in the high alpine, getting after mountaineering objectives, or committing to multi-day tours with a...
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      656
      By admin
      2024-02-27
      Faction Agent 2 Ski Review
      Faction Agent 2 Ski Review
      2024-02-26
      By admin
      The new Faction Agent 2 Skis are a versatile hybrid ski that are very adept at in-bounds skiing as well as ski touring. They are light enough to...
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      By admin
      2024-02-26
      2024 Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest
      2024 Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest
      2024-02-22
      By admin
      The Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is taking place February 23-25 at Whitewater Ski Resort and Backcountry Skiing Canada is proud to once again be...
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      By admin
      2024-02-22
      Elevate Outdoor Collective Launches Collective Progress Initiative
      Elevate Outdoor Collective Launches Collective Progress Initiative
      2024-02-20
      By admin
      With brands such as Volkl, Line, BCA, K2, Marker and Dalbello, Elevate Outdoor Collective is a powerhouse in the ski world. They are now...
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      By admin
      2024-02-20
      Scarpa Gea RS Boot Review
      Scarpa Gea RS Boot Review
      2024-02-19
      By admin
      While not wanting to mess with success, Scarpa has kept the overall attributes of the GEA RS boots the same—they are still super lightweight...
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      By admin
      2024-02-19
      DPS Pagoda Tour 106 Ski Reveiw
      DPS Pagoda Tour 106 Ski Reveiw
      2024-02-15
      By admin
      This is the second generation of the Pagoda Tour with their new performance-focused tour construction which debuted in 2020. This updated build...
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      By admin
      2024-02-15
      K2 Mindbender 130 BOA Boot Review
      K2 Mindbender 130 BOA Boot Review
      2024-02-12
      By admin
      K2’s new Mindbender 130 BOA Boots combines the performance of a freeride boot with the features and weight of a touring boot to provide a...
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      By admin
      2024-02-12
      RMU Apostle 106 Carbon Ski Review
      RMU Apostle 106 Carbon Ski Review
      2024-02-05
      By admin
      While the Apostle 106 Carbon Skis are not new to RMU’s line up they have been improved for the 2023/2024 edition. They have an updated...
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      By admin
      2024-02-05
      RAIDE LF 40L REVIEW
      RAIDE LF 40L REVIEW
      2024-02-03
      By Arctos Guides
      The Raide LF 40L has quickly established itself as one of the premier backcountry ski/ splitboard packs on the market. Functional design coupled...
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      By Arctos Guides
      2024-02-03
      Gnarly Fuel₂O Keeps You Going
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      2024-02-02
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      By admin
      2024-02-02
      Dynafit's new Hoji-designed Ridge Pro Boots are a game changer
      Dynafit's new Hoji-designed Ridge Pro Boots are a game changer
      2024-02-01
      By admin
      When Fritz Barthel, inventor of the pin binding, and pro skier Eric "Hoji" Hjorleifson put their heads together, only brilliant concepts...
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      By admin
      2024-02-01
      La Sportiva Solar II Boot Review
      La Sportiva Solar II Boot Review
      2024-01-29
      By admin
      La Sportiva continues to impress with their latest Alpine Touring Boots, the Solar II. With an integrated BOA Fit System, micro-adjustable comfort...
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      By admin
      2024-01-29
      BCA Float E2 Mtnpro Airbag Vest Review
      BCA Float E2 Mtnpro Airbag Vest Review
      2024-01-23
      By admin
      The BCA Float E2 Mtnpro Airbag Vest is a dedicated sled-specific airbag vest for alpine snowmobiling. It has all the features you would expect...
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      592
      By admin
      2024-01-23
      ZAG UBAC 112 Ski Review
      ZAG UBAC 112 Ski Review
      2024-01-18
      By admin
      Categorized as a light and fat freeride touring ski, the UBAC 112 is actually 114mm underfoot in the 184cm length, making it a full 12mm fatter...
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      By admin
      2024-01-18
      Scarpa F1 XT Boots
      Scarpa F1 XT Boots
      2024-01-16
      By admin
      Scarpa’s F1 Boots set the standard for lightweight touring boots for us recreational backcountry skiers which is why they became a best...
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      By admin
      2024-01-16
      Hagan Boost 99 POW Ski Review
      Hagan Boost 99 POW Ski Review
      2024-01-10
      By admin
      Hagan combined a fat rockered tip with generous camber underfoot and a fairly flat tail along with their 3D diminishing rib profile to create a...
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      By admin
      2024-01-10
      2024 Blizzard Zero G 105 Skis - Video Review
      2024 Blizzard Zero G 105 Skis - Video Review
      2024-01-08
      By admin
      We first reviewed the Blizzard Zero G 95 Skis in 2016 and then in 2019, we reviewed the Blizzard Zero G 105 Skis with their new Carbon Drive 2.0...
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      677
      By admin
      2024-01-08
      Mountain Hardwear Boundary Ridge Gore-Tex Jacket and Bib Review
      Mountain Hardwear Boundary Ridge Gore-Tex Jacket and Bib Review
      2024-01-07
      By admin
      The Boundary Ridge Jacket and Bibs are designed for high-volume, high-output skiing and snowboarding in the toughest conditions. Mountain...
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      By admin
      2024-01-07
      Ortovox 3L Ravine Shell Jacket and Pant Review
      Ortovox 3L Ravine Shell Jacket and Pant Review
      2024-01-05
      By admin
      The first thing you’ll notice about both the Ortovox 3L Ravine Shell jacket and pants is that they use a streamlined minimal design which is...
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      841
      By admin
      2024-01-05
      Scarpa Maestrale RS Alpine Touring Boot Review
      Scarpa Maestrale RS Alpine Touring Boot Review
      2024-01-02
      By admin
      The new Maestrale RS is the perfect blend of performance and backcountry functionality. Completely redesigned from the ground up, this new...
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      By admin
      2024-01-02
      Gear of the Year 2023/2024
      Gear of the Year 2023/2024
      2023-12-31
      By admin
      As the year draws to a close there is no better time to announce our Gear of the Year Award Winners for the 2023/2024 Ski season. Below you will...
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      1661
      By admin
      2023-12-31
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