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2014-03-01
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letitsnow
Once again it is that time of year. The days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer and your skis are getting heavier. No matter what...
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povski
2014-03-05
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2014-02-28
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skifreak
The Thermostatic Jacket is a lightweight, synthetic down offering from Mountain Hardwear. Weighing in at a scant 261 grams, the jacket’s...
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2722
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skifreak
2014-02-28
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2014-02-27
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admin02
We've reviewed a whack of Arc'teryx items here on the site. We like their stuff a bunch–it's well made, sharp and Canadian. How...
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7127
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admin02
2014-02-27
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2014-02-27
By
bootroom
I have a question to throw out to all you BC/SC persons out there. Do you wax your skis on a regular basis. I am finding that if I do...
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1673
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By
anemic
2014-03-06
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2014-02-26
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skiitsbetter
Here I am rappeling off my soapbox.
The jacket is really nice. Having seen Freethinkers of years gone by, this one is much lighter and...
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1378
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skiitsbetter
2014-02-26
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2014-02-25
By
JF
After getting these pants strongly recommended by a friend, I decided to pay full retail 220$ + tax to try them out, even though I was perfectly...
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4823
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JF
2014-02-26
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2014-02-25
By
admin
Not being a huge hockey fan myself I still grew up in the era where Wayne Gretzky was the “great one” and now Johnny...
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3333
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admin
2014-02-25
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2014-02-24
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admin
The BSC crew stopped by the La Sportiva booth at Winter Outdoor Retailer last month to check in on the new products which will be hitting...
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2351
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admin
2014-02-24
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2014-02-23
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admin
Mountain Equipment put serious ‘from the ground up’ thinking into the Eclipse Hooded Zip T and it shows in every detail. The number...
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2139
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admin
2014-02-23
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2014-02-22
By
bootroom
I know this is a novel concept but really can one review something they paid full retail... yes the dreaded full retail price. Lucky it was...
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1709
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bootroom
2014-02-25
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2014-02-22
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admin
User-friendliness is the Neo’s strong suit. Without reading any instructions turning the transceiver on, toggling between Send and Search,...
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3226
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admin
2014-02-22
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2014-02-21
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admin
The first time I picked up the Ghost Whisperer Down jacket with Q.Shield I was baffled. How can a jacket with 850-fil down weigh so little? I was...
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2649
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admin
2014-02-21
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2014-02-20
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admin02
G3 is having a massive year with the release of many cool new products for the 2014/15 season. We got a good scoop on their Ion tech bindings and,...
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5639
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admin02
2014-02-20
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2014-02-20
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admin
Well known for their wide array of well-designed alpine and alpine touring bindings, Marker has introduced a new line of protective snow equipment...
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4121
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admin
2014-02-20
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2014-02-19
By
admin
Outdoor Research released the purpose built Valhalla Jacket and Pants this season designed specifically for backcountry skiers. Every detail was...
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2416
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admin
2014-02-19
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2014-02-18
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admin
The idea behind the K2 Pinnacle 130, was to create a high performance, hard-charging all-mountain ski boot that has an integrated walk mode (or...
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3360
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admin
2014-02-18
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2014-02-15
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admin
Salomon's development of backcountry ski gear never sits still for long, each season they seem to be intensifying the pace at which they come...
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5521
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admin
2014-02-15
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2014-02-15
By
bootroom
I am not sure if this the right place for this post but being a self professed gear hog I will put it hear anyway. I am still curious how the age...
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4186
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admin
2020-03-30
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2014-02-14
By
admin
Tyrolia has been around for 84 years and has dominated the alpine binding market for almost as long. It was only natural that they put their...
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6741
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2020-03-04
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2014-02-13
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admin02
Dave Lussier from Summit Mountain Guides put together a review of the Arc'teryx Khamski pack for us. It's great to have the perspective of...
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1649
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admin02
2014-02-13
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2014-02-13
By
bootroom
OK now this will get the blood boiling in all those die-heart Red Green fans but really is duck tape really thing for the modern backcountry...
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1746
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By
JF
2014-02-16
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2014-02-12
By
admin
Osprey is getting into avalanche air bags in a big way coming fall 2014 and we have the video from Outdoor Retailer 2014 to prove it. Their highly...
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1967
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admin
2014-02-12
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2014-02-09
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admin
The KaPow’s are made with a Kevlar and fully FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council) bamboo core, which makes for a solid, strong ride...
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3236
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admin
2014-02-09
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2014-02-08
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admin
Two of the highlights at this years Outdoor Retailer show were the the Fischer Trans Alp AT Boots and Fischer Hannibal Ski line up. Both these...
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8459
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admin
2014-02-08
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2014-02-07
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admin
Scott hit one out of the park with the LCG. They’re at the higher end of the price spectrum but compared to other manufacturers’...
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2645
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admin
2014-02-07
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