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      Summer storage of Avalanche Transceivers, Airbags, shovels and probes
      Summer storage of Avalanche Transceivers, Airbags, shovels and probes
      2015-05-23
      By skifreak
      While ski season is likely over in most locations it's best not to just leave your backcountry ski gear in a pile where you last saw it. Show...
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      By skifreak
      2015-05-23
      Osprey Variant 52L Backpack - REVIEW
      Osprey Variant 52L Backpack - REVIEW
      2015-05-22
      By admin
      Osprey’s Variant 52L Backpack is designed for alpine climbing and expedition mountaineering. It’s successful in being extremely...
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      2604
      By admin
      2015-05-22
      AT binding for newbie
      2015-05-20
      By chionk
      So I need to buy a new setup because some jerk stole my old one. I want to get into BC skiing and want one setup to do both BC and resort. Ive...
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      1612
      By chionk
      2015-05-21
      Mountain Hardwear Scrambler OutDry Pack - REVIEW
      Mountain Hardwear Scrambler OutDry Pack - REVIEW
      2015-05-19
      By admin
      Recently the Scrambler was upgraded with the addition of exterior pockets and the company’s proprietary “Outdry” technology,...
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      3096
      By admin
      2015-05-19
      Lily Camera is a self flying camera drone - MOVIE
      Lily Camera is a self flying camera drone - MOVIE
      2015-05-16
      By shredr
      Drone are the next Evolution in the POV camera game and the Lily Camera is taking things to the next level. Lily is the world's first...
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      1881
      By shredr
      2015-05-16
      Mountain Equipment Micron Jacket - REVIEW
      Mountain Equipment Micron Jacket - REVIEW
      2015-05-13
      By admin
      The Micron Jacket from Mountain Equipment is aptly named for it is extremely lightweight and compactable; it is small but packs a punch. It is a...
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      2753
      By admin
      2015-05-13
      Klymit O Zone Mat - REVIEW
      Klymit O Zone Mat - REVIEW
      2015-05-11
      By admin
      Klymit first appeared on my gear radar two years ago with the Klymit Inertia X Frame and Cush Seat Pillow which we promptly reviewed....
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      2482
      By admin
      2015-05-11
      Native Eyewear Roan and Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Review
      Native Eyewear Roan and Hardtop XP Sunglasses - Review
      2015-05-06
      By admin
      Native Eyewear has been making sunglasses designed for athletes and adventurers since 1997. Native is the epitome of style meets function. Their...
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      2064
      By admin
      2015-05-06
      Garmin Fenix 3 GPS Watch - VIDEO REVIEW
      Garmin Fenix 3 GPS Watch - VIDEO REVIEW
      2015-05-01
      By admin
      The Gamin Fenix 3 has pushed new boundaries when it comes to GPS watches. What the hell exactly do I mean by that? For starters the screen...
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      4003
      By admin
      2015-05-01
      Vapur MicroFilter - REVIEW
      Vapur MicroFilter - REVIEW
      2015-04-27
      By admin
      The Vapur MicroFilter is a nice upgrade to the standard Vapur Element Anti-Bottle as it can provide filtered water. As a bonus it can also...
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      2401
      By admin
      2015-04-27
      Next season’s gear sneak peek: Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger
      Next season’s gear sneak peek: Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger
      2015-04-21
      By admin
      The Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger is designed to keep your handheld USB-powered gadgets charged up. Taking only 2.5 hours to fully charge, the Goal...
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      2263
      By admin
      2015-04-21
      How to prepare skis for summer storage - VIDEO
      How to prepare skis for summer storage - VIDEO
      2015-04-20
      By admin
      It's unfortunately that time of year for some skiers when you may have to consider the reality that the season is coming to a close. Rather...
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      1868
      By admin
      2015-04-20
      Next Season's Gear Sneak Peek: G3 Boundary and Synapse Skis -- VIDEO
      Next Season's Gear Sneak Peek: G3 Boundary and Synapse Skis -- VIDEO
      2015-04-17
      By admin02
      G3 released a whack of new products for the 2014/2015 season, and, for next year, they seem to have throttled back a bit. Some lightened models of...
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      By admin02
      2015-04-17
      Next Season's Gear Sneak Peek: Scott Alpride Airbag System and Cascade 110 Skis
      Next Season's Gear Sneak Peek: Scott Alpride Airbag System and Cascade 110 Skis
      2015-04-13
      By admin
      Scott is one of the biggest manufacturers of ski gear, not to mention bike, running and motosports gear as well. They design and manufacture ski,...
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      7049
      By admin
      2015-04-14
      Switch Vision Stormrider and Pathfinder Sunglasses - VIDEO REVIEW
      Switch Vision Stormrider and Pathfinder Sunglasses - VIDEO REVIEW
      2015-04-10
      By admin
      This past summer we prepared a review of the Switch Axos and for the first time in many years, we were impressed by new technology as it applies...
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      2372
      By admin
      2015-04-10
      PATAGONIA MOBILE WORN WEAR TOUR: IF IT’S BROKE, FIX IT
      PATAGONIA MOBILE WORN WEAR TOUR: IF IT’S BROKE, FIX IT
      2015-04-08
      By admin
      Nationwide Worn Wear Tour kicks off in April, encouraging customers to make their clothes last a lifetime: This spring Patagonia's...
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      2991
      By admin
      2015-04-08
      Next Season’s gear sneak peek: Voormi
      Next Season’s gear sneak peek: Voormi
      2015-04-06
      By admin
      While there are plenty of manufacturers of wool apparel out there, Voormi was one that stood out at this winter’s SIA show in Denver. It...
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      2976
      By admin
      2015-04-06
      Next season’s gear sneak peek: BCA Scepter Carbon Aluminum Poles
      Next season’s gear sneak peek: BCA Scepter Carbon Aluminum Poles
      2015-04-03
      By admin
      Backcountry Access (BCA) is not one to rest on their laurels and new for next winter is their innovative BCA Sceptre Carbon Aluminum Poles. Whats...
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      3853
      By admin
      2015-04-03
      Next season’s gear sneak peek: Ternua makes their North American Debut
      Next season’s gear sneak peek: Ternua makes their North American Debut
      2015-03-30
      By admin
      While you may think that there are already enough companies making high end backcountry ski apparel, it’s time to make room for one more....
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      5843
      By admin
      2015-03-30
      Next season’s gear sneak peek: Smartwool SmartLoft Propulsion 60 Hoody
      Next season’s gear sneak peek: Smartwool SmartLoft Propulsion 60 Hoody
      2015-03-29
      By admin
      For Fall 2015 Smartwool will be introducing the SmartLoft Propulsion 60 Hoody which features wool based insulation in the torso and arms. This...
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      2874
      By admin
      2015-03-29
      Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12 Binding - REVIEW
      Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12 Binding - REVIEW
      2015-03-28
      By admin
      The Diamir Vipec 12 is the first tech binding from the maker of the popular Freeride AT frame bindings. These bindings set the standard for alpine...
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      3642
      By admin
      2015-03-28
      Next Season’s Gear Sneak Peek: Blizzard Zero G Skis
      Next Season’s Gear Sneak Peek: Blizzard Zero G Skis
      2015-03-27
      By admin
      For Fall 2015 Blizzard is amping things up for us backcountry skiers with a new line of skis called ‘Zero G’. It’s an applicable...
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      8841
      By admin
      2016-02-03
      Arc'teryx Acrux and Bora shoes-  a taste -- VIDEO
      Arc'teryx Acrux and Bora shoes- a taste -- VIDEO
      2015-03-26
      By admin02
      Just walked by ROAM shop here in Nelson and saw these new kicks from Arc'teryx. They look sweet--we are keen to check them...
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      2159
      By admin02
      2015-03-26
      Giro Flare Helmet and Field Goggles - REVIEW
      Giro Flare Helmet and Field Goggles - REVIEW
      2015-03-25
      By admin
      This season Giro introduced a new helmet and google duo well suited to backcountry skiing pursuits. The Flare helmet—the lightest...
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      0
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      3240
      By admin
      2015-03-25
      Salomon Quest Pro TR 110 Boots - Review
      Salomon Quest Pro TR 110 Boots - Review
      2015-03-22
      By admin
      To fully appreciate the new Salomon Quest Pro TR 110 Alpine Touring (AT) Boot it is important to first know about its lineage and the evolution of...
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      0
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      4795
      By admin
      2015-03-22
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