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                         2015-04-06 
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                        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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                         2015-04-03 
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                        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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                         2015-03-30 
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                        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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                         2015-03-29 
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                        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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                         2015-03-28 
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                        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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                         2015-03-27 
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                        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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                         2015-03-26 
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                        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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                         2015-03-25 
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                        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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                         2015-03-22 
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                        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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                         2015-03-21 
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                        I have been a fan of Head skis ever since I bought my very first pair of resort skis way back in the early 80’s. I continued to ski Head... 
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                         2015-03-20 
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                        Ever wish a big box of the latest and greates gear would show up on your door step personalized just for you? It can happen with the Mountain... 
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                         2015-03-19 
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                        Here's the last of three Dynafit vids we shot at the SIA onsnow demo this year at Copper Resort in Colorado. The Radical 2.0 binding was... 
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                         2015-03-17 
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                        The Rab Neo Guide Jacket and Pants are a new hard shell combo designed specifically for the alpine sports of backcountry skiing, climbing and... 
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                         2015-03-16 
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                        Fischer has been a staple visit on my trade show circuit each winter and this year at SIA they unveiled not just the innovative PROFOIL... 
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                         2015-03-15 
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                        Formed in the Northumberland area of the UK in 1993, Montane’s raison d’etre is “lightweight and breathable” and they have... 
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                         2015-03-14 
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                        At 112 underfoot they are surprisingly easy to put on edge and hold there. Most of this is due to the torsional rigidity which is impressive for... 
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                         2015-03-13 
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                        After a massive launch of several new products for sale this 2014/2015 season, the good people at Genuine Guide Gear (G3) have throttled back a... 
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                         2015-03-11 
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                        POC has a few new offerings for us backcountry skiers for fall 2015. First up is the POC Iris 3P Goggle with polarized NXT lens which help reduce... 
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                         2015-03-10 
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                        The Marker Kingpin is a binding whose time has come. Frame alpine touring (AT) bindings are heavy, cumbersome and don’t provide a natural... 
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                         2015-03-09 
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                        There are people who swear by real down insulation and would never be caught wearing synthetic but I’m not one of them. Although down offers... 
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                         2015-03-08 
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                        Skilogik Skis have been a yearly staple in our ski reviews simply because they make great skis and they have the added bonus of looking like works... 
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                         2015-03-06 
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                        It’s hard to talk about the Salomon Q BC Lab Skis without mentioning the Salomon Q98 Skis and the Salomon Q105... 
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                         2015-03-05 
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                        Eddie Bauer First Ascent (FA) is launching a new line of ski apparel this fall and what better place to introduce it to a bunch of media types... 
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                         2015-03-03 
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                        So what makes the Dalbello Sherpa 5/5 AT Boots such a good candidate for the backcountry skier besides the tech fittings? For starters they use a... 
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                         2015-03-01 
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                        At the recent SIA Show in Denver I spoke with Cory Lowe about the La Sportiva Spectre AT boots, Vapur Nano Skis and the new Vapur Svelte Skis. I... 
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