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      New Bindings on Old Skool Gotamas?!
      New Bindings on Old Skool Gotamas?!
      2013-10-25
      By wildearthadventures
      Okay it's that time of year again. I'm dusting off the old Gotamas and I just can't let them go. The bindings have broken and it's...
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      2124
      By 2wheeler
      2013-10-29
      Dynafit Vulcan Alpine Touring Boots -- Review with VIDEO
      Dynafit Vulcan Alpine Touring Boots -- Review with VIDEO
      2013-10-25
      By admin02
      We got our mitts on a pair of the Dynafit Vulcan Alpine Touring Boots last season and think they're the bee's knees. They are a go...
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      3880
      By admin02
      2013-10-25
      Kick wax vs kicker skins vs fishscale
      2013-10-24
      By Prairiedug
      Does anybody have any opinions about the efficiency of kick wax vs kicker skins vs fishscale bases on flat/rolling terrain?  Let's assume...
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      5312
      By joestrummer
      2014-03-25
      Handcrafted, Customized and Local... Big Bend Skis
      Handcrafted, Customized and Local... Big Bend Skis
      2013-10-23
      By TH
      Are you trying to decide what ski to buy this year? Have you dreamt of having custom skis built just for you, with the graphics you want, but...
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      2329
      By admin02
      2013-10-23
      Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody -- Review w/ Video
      Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody -- Review w/ Video
      2013-10-21
      By admin02
      The Atom LT Hoody from Arc'teryx is a stylish, functional, three-season jacket. We wear it as an outer layer on the uptrack or a mid layer...
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      3733
      By
      2015-09-30
      Marker Tour 12 Tough Enough for the resort
      2013-10-14
      By beeneskis
      After years of abuse my Gotamas are done and I need a new resort/side/slack country ski. I bought a pair of DPS Lotus 120's last year and...
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      2527
      By beeneskis
      2013-10-15
      New Backcountry Ski Gear for 2013/14
      New Backcountry Ski Gear for 2013/14
      2013-10-11
      By admin
      The Backcountry Skiing Canada team was at the 2013 SIA show in Denver last February where we got a sneak peak at all the great new gear coming out...
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      5783
      By admin
      2013-10-11
      Kokanee Glacier Cabin - REVIEW
      Kokanee Glacier Cabin - REVIEW
      2013-10-09
      By admin
      It was early May when I geared up for a weeklong ski touring trip into Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park and I was still very new to the scene....
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      4156
      By admin
      2013-10-09
      Suunto Quest Watch - REVIEW
      Suunto Quest Watch - REVIEW
      2013-10-07
      By admin
      So how does the Suunto Quest differ from the Suunto Ambit and Ambit2? Simple, the Quest is designed for runners, cyclists and adventure racers who...
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      3773
      By admin
      2013-10-07
      Black Diamond Expedition Ski Pole - REVIEW
      Black Diamond Expedition Ski Pole - REVIEW
      2013-10-05
      By admin
      The 3-piece aluminum, Black Diamond Expedition Ski Poles are definitely upper class when it comes to collapsible poles. Built for the winter, the...
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      4235
      By admin
      2013-10-05
      Drool over dynafit TLT 6 -- Video
      Drool over dynafit TLT 6 -- Video
      2013-10-03
      By admin02
      We haven't yet shared this video with you. We met with Matt from Dynafit at SIA in Denver a few months back and he walked us through the many...
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      2415
      By admin02
      2013-10-03
      Nuun Active Hydration Drink Tabs - REVIEW
      Nuun Active Hydration Drink Tabs - REVIEW
      2013-10-02
      By admin
      Do you know how to tell if you are properly hydrated? It’s all about your pee. Clear and copious, just like the Doctor ordered. It’s...
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      3418
      By admin
      2013-10-02
      Suunto Ambit2 GPS Watch - REVIEW
      Suunto Ambit2 GPS Watch - REVIEW
      2013-09-30
      By admin
      The original Suunto Ambit GPS Watch was a game changer for backcountry skiers  and mountaineers alike, so much so that we awarded it our...
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      4696
      By admin
      2013-09-30
      Black Diamond ReVolt Headlamp - REVIEW
      Black Diamond ReVolt Headlamp - REVIEW
      2013-09-29
      By admin
      Rechargeable headlamps are quickly becoming the norm for outdoor gear and Black Diamond has just released the ReVolt Headlamp that uses a unique...
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      2965
      By admin
      2013-09-29
      Mountain Hardwear Hibachi Down Sleeping Bag - REVIEW
      Mountain Hardwear Hibachi Down Sleeping Bag - REVIEW
      2013-09-27
      By admin
      The big news with the Hibachi is that its down has been treated with Mountain Hardware's relatively new Q.Shield™technology. Q.Shield...
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      3214
      By admin
      2013-09-27
      Black Diamond Ultra Mountain FL and Carbon Trekking Pole - REVIEW
      Black Diamond Ultra Mountain FL and Carbon Trekking Pole - REVIEW
      2013-09-25
      By admin
      It’s taken me years to realize that it’s worth paying the price tag for a good set of trekking (and ski) poles. After years spent as a...
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      3857
      By admin
      2013-09-25
      Outdoor Research VooDoo Pants - Review
      Outdoor Research VooDoo Pants - Review
      2013-09-23
      By admin
      Designed for alpine climbing, the Voodoos have a trim fit. This means that they have tapered legs and a low profile waist that easily fits under a...
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      3111
      By admin
      2013-09-23
      Big Agnes Mystic SL Sleeping Bag and  Q-Core SL Pad - REVIEW
      Big Agnes Mystic SL Sleeping Bag and Q-Core SL Pad - REVIEW
      2013-09-19
      By admin
      Most sleeping bags are pretty traditional in their design. Lightweight yet durable exterior fabrics retain the loft of either synthetic or down...
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      3460
      By admin
      2013-09-19
      Chris Davenport's \
      Chris Davenport's \"Gearage\" tour - VIDEO
      2013-09-16
      By admin
      Chris Davenport gear garage or "Gearage" as he calls it is chock full of high end backcountry ski gear suited towards his Centenial Peaks Project....
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      3313
      By admin
      2013-09-16
      Fox River Sock - Review
      Fox River Sock - Review
      2013-09-15
      By Robin Hartikainen
      Fall is here and people are starting to think about the coming winter.  It's a good time to do some research on which ski socks to get...
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      2972
      By Robin Hartikainen
      2013-09-15
      Chrome Industries Kursk Storm and Pro Sneakers -- Review
      Chrome Industries Kursk Storm and Pro Sneakers -- Review
      2013-09-14
      By admin02
      With the temps cooling off, we've still got a few off-season reviews to share with you. Case in point, the Chrome Industries Kursk Storm...
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      3073
      By admin02
      2013-09-14
      Smartwool Intimates - REVIEW
      Smartwool Intimates - REVIEW
      2013-09-13
      By admin
      A shipment of this seasons Smartwool intimates and Phd Socks turned up at Backcountry Skiing Canada this spring. A few of us have been skinning up...
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      2728
      By admin
      2013-09-13
      Ski Gear Blow out Sale - save big!
      Ski Gear Blow out Sale - save big!
      2013-09-12
      By admin
      Backcountry Skiing Canada is emptying their gear closet, or is that gear garage? If you are  in need of some backcountry gear for the...
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      0
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      3982
      By admin
      2013-09-12
      Magellan Switch Up - REVIEW
      Magellan Switch Up - REVIEW
      2013-09-11
      By admin
      The Magellan Switch and Switch Up GPS computer for biking, running and multi-sport activities is a compact, useful training device for tracking...
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      0
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      2131
      By admin
      2013-09-11
      Osprey Ariel 65 Backpack - REVIEW
      Osprey Ariel 65 Backpack - REVIEW
      2013-09-09
      By admin
      With the 2013 upgrades Osprey's Ariel backpack easily offers up one of the most supportive backpacks on the market for women and this is...
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      0
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      2871
      By admin
      2013-09-09
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