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    Bolle Gravity Goggles - Review
    Bolle Gravity Goggles - Review
    2014-03-20
    By admin
    Optics is one of the most personal choices one can make when choosing snowsport accessories. While most of us prefer not to pay exorbitant amounts...
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    3199
    By admin
    2014-03-20
    Pieps Checker, iProbe and Bivouac Bag - Review
    Pieps Checker, iProbe and Bivouac Bag - Review
    2014-03-19
    By admin
    Pieps is a manufacturer of quality backcountry skiing products and best known for their line of avalanche transceivers, namely the Pieps DSP...
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    2844
    By admin
    2014-03-19
    Beast 14 for 2015?
    2014-03-17
    By 2wheeler
    I saw your video on the new beast 14 coming next year? from Dynafit.  Any details, specs? Don't keep it a...
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    1732
    By 2wheeler
    2014-03-17
    Ortovox Pro Alu III Shovel - Review
    Ortovox Pro Alu III Shovel - Review
    2014-03-17
    By admin
    Lightweight, rigid, compact and functional are all words that are sure to pique the interest of any backcountry skier. The Ortovox Pro Alu III...
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    3512
    By 2wheeler
    2014-03-17
    ABS Pack - Soapbox
    ABS Pack - Soapbox
    2014-03-17
    By bootroom
    Just got a chance to take the ABS airbag pack out for a spin and can say I was impressed.  I looked at a lot of airbags out there and it...
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    1659
    By bootroom
    2014-03-17
    Women's Rab Snowpack Down Jacket - Review
    Women's Rab Snowpack Down Jacket - Review
    2014-03-16
    By admin
    The Snowpack is part of Rab’s 2014 line-up of waterproof down products. Not only does the Snowpack have hydrophobic down on the inside (as...
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    3181
    By admin
    2014-03-16
    La Sportiva Adjuster Jacket and Protector Pant - Review
    La Sportiva Adjuster Jacket and Protector Pant - Review
    2014-03-14
    By admin
    Having just reviewed the La Sportiva Spectre AT boots and been more than impressed with those, it was with high expectations that I...
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    3823
    By admin
    2014-03-14
    Vipec
    2014-03-13
    By alpin
    Did anyone around get any hands-on experience with the Vipecs?
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    2825
    By 2wheeler
    2014-03-17
    New Dynafit Denali Alpine Touring Ski -- Video from OR
    New Dynafit Denali Alpine Touring Ski -- Video from OR
    2014-03-12
    By admin02
    Dynafit doesn't have many new skis in the line up for next year –but what it does have looks pretty cool. The 1290 gr. Denali is...
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    2983
    By admin02
    2014-03-12
    Mountain Hardwear Compulsion Gloves - Review
    Mountain Hardwear Compulsion Gloves - Review
    2014-03-12
    By admin
    Kevlar stitching and reinforced material on the palm and fingers add to the durability of this product which is designed to channel water away...
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    3821
    By admin
    2015-04-02
    Next years Outdoor Research Gear @ the Winter OR Show
    Next years Outdoor Research Gear @ the Winter OR Show
    2014-03-11
    By admin
    Outdoor Research has always been a backcountry skiers go-to gear supplier and for fall 2014 they are bringing a whole heap of new products to a...
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    4956
    By admin
    2014-03-11
    Mountain Equipment Bastion Jacket - Review
    Mountain Equipment Bastion Jacket - Review
    2014-03-09
    By admin
    The Mountain Equipment Bastion Jacket is a synthetic mid layer that is designed for active pursuits in the mountains where down just won’t...
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    2379
    By admin
    2014-03-09
    Backcountry Access BC Links Radio - Review
    Backcountry Access BC Links Radio - Review
    2014-03-08
    By admin
    They say information is power and with regards to backcountry skiing nothing could be more accurarte. To demonstrate this point is the fact that...
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    3974
    By admin
    2014-03-08
    DPS Wailer 112RP Pure3 Review-- VIDEO(S) TOO
    DPS Wailer 112RP Pure3 Review-- VIDEO(S) TOO
    2014-03-07
    By admin02
    We've had the DPS Wailer 112RP -- with Pure3 carbon construction -- for the better part of the season and we want to talk about it. It's...
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    1664
    By admin02
    2014-03-07
    Can AT tech equipment serve two masters?
    2014-03-07
    By lifeisgood
    Gear:  190 cm dps wailer 112 pure skis, plum yak bindings and dynafit Vulcan AT  boots.  I am not connected to the ski industry...
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    5
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    2964
    By Rani Thakur
    2022-06-11
    Scott Coulter Helmet - Review
    Scott Coulter Helmet - Review
    2014-03-06
    By admin
    New for 2013/14, the Scott Coulter helmet is targeted as a slightly more affordable version of their high-end Symbol, but the features, fit and...
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    3566
    By admin
    2014-03-06
    Scott LCG Goggle - Review
    Scott LCG Goggle - Review
    2014-03-05
    By 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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    3013
    By admin
    2014-03-05
    New Sierra Designs Gear from Winter Outdoor Retailer
    New Sierra Designs Gear from Winter Outdoor Retailer
    2014-03-04
    By admin
    Here's another update from last months Outdoor Retailer Show where we met with Sierra Designs to talk about a few innovative new products that...
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    3411
    By admin
    2014-03-04
    Salomon Q96 Lumen Ski - Review
    Salomon Q96 Lumen Ski - Review
    2014-03-03
    By admin
    For Winter 2014 Salomon released the Q-96 Lumen as part of its all mountain and backcountry oriented Quest series. Last season I demoed a pair of...
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    0
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    2032
    By admin
    2014-03-03
    Put an End to Snow Stick-soap box comp
    Put an End to Snow Stick-soap box comp
    2014-03-01
    By 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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    1990
    By povski
    2014-03-05
    Mountain Hardwear Thermostatic Jacket - Review
    Mountain Hardwear Thermostatic Jacket - Review
    2014-02-28
    By 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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    3067
    By skifreak
    2014-02-28
    Arc'teryx nails it -- new apparel at OR in SLC
    Arc'teryx nails it -- new apparel at OR in SLC
    2014-02-27
    By 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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    0
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    7376
    By admin02
    2014-02-27
    Too wax or not too wax \"That is the question\"
    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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    3
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    1878
    By anemic
    2014-03-06
    My new The North Face Freethinker, thanks BSC!
    My new The North Face Freethinker, thanks BSC!
    2014-02-26
    By 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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    0
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    1531
    By skiitsbetter
    2014-02-26
    Arcteryx Gamma SK softshell pants - review
    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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    5
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    5283
    By JF
    2014-02-26
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