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      Marker Duke EPF AT Binding - VIDEO
      Marker Duke EPF AT Binding - VIDEO
      2012-03-07
      By admin
      We got the goods on the new Fall 2012 Marker Duke EPF AT Binding at the 2012 Winter Outdoor Retailer Show last month, so have a watch of the...
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      2434
      By admin
      2012-03-07
      First Ascent Hyalite Jacket - REVIEW
      First Ascent Hyalite Jacket - REVIEW
      2012-03-02
      By admin
      The First Ascent Hyalite Jacket is an insulated soft shell jacket designed for high aerobic activities with lots of stop-and-go such as ice...
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      3473
      By admin
      2012-03-02
      La Sportiva Sideral and Spitfire Boot with the RT Binding – VIDEO
      La Sportiva Sideral and Spitfire Boot with the RT Binding – VIDEO
      2012-03-02
      By admin
      We spoke with Cory from La Sprotiva at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show last month and he showed us the new La Sportiva Sideral Boot and La...
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      4070
      By admin
      2012-03-02
      K2 Lock Jaw Carbon/Carbon Pole - VIDEO
      K2 Lock Jaw Carbon/Carbon Pole - VIDEO
      2012-03-01
      By admin
      No that's not a typo it is called the "Carbon/Carbon" Pole, check out the video below with Mike Hattrup from the Winter Outdoor Retailer...
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      2254
      By admin
      2012-03-01
      Volkl Nunataq Skis - REVIEW
      Volkl Nunataq Skis - REVIEW
      2012-02-29
      By admin
      The elusive 'one quiver ski' is the quest of most backcountry skiers. One that is light enough to keep you fast on the skin track,...
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      4989
      By Jume
      2014-10-12
      Salomon Rocker2 115 Ski at the OR Show - VIDEO
      Salomon Rocker2 115 Ski at the OR Show - VIDEO
      2012-02-29
      By admin
      Salomon gave us the low down on the new Salomon Rocker2 115 Ski at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake last month. The Rocker2 looks...
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      3633
      By admin
      2012-02-29
      Garmont Delirium. The Mother (or Father) of all A.T. Boots - REVIEW
      Garmont Delirium. The Mother (or Father) of all A.T. Boots - REVIEW
      2012-02-28
      By admin02
      The term “Mac Daddy” has been bandied about to describe the Garmont Delirium Alpine Touring  boot and it may be an apt...
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      3447
      By admin02
      2012-02-28
      New G3 Skis for F12 -- Outdoor Retailer VIDEO
      New G3 Skis for F12 -- Outdoor Retailer VIDEO
      2012-02-28
      By admin02
      Check out Rob Moore, G3 Product Development Engineer, talking here about the new G3 District and G3 Empire skis. Both look nice -- the District...
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      2603
      By cshute
      2012-02-28
      Ramp Groundhog and Ramp Beaver Skis - REVIEW
      Ramp Groundhog and Ramp Beaver Skis - REVIEW
      2012-02-27
      By admin
      RAMP’s Groundhog/Beaver ski is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Don’t let the lively cartoon graphics fool you – the Groundhog...
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      4320
      By skifreak
      2013-06-07
      Black Diamond Fall 2012 Ski line up - VIDEO
      Black Diamond Fall 2012 Ski line up - VIDEO
      2012-02-27
      By admin
      Got the goods on the new Black Diamond ski line up for fall 2012 from Black Diamond while at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show last...
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      3467
      By admin
      2012-02-27
      Hestra XCR 3 finger gloves - REVIEW
      Hestra XCR 3 finger gloves - REVIEW
      2012-02-26
      By admin
      For the last two months I have had the pleasure of wearing Hestra’s XCR 3-finger glove, otherwise known as the ‘lobster claw’. I...
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      3538
      By admin
      2012-02-26
      Mountain Hardwear Qshield - VIDEO
      Mountain Hardwear Qshield - VIDEO
      2012-02-26
      By admin
      Many new fabric technologies come along each year and so it is no wonder we are all so skeptical. This video however illustrates the benefits of...
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      2577
      By admin
      2012-02-26
      DPS Ski Line-up for 2012/13 from Outdoor Retailer -- VIDEO
      DPS Ski Line-up for 2012/13 from Outdoor Retailer -- VIDEO
      2012-02-24
      By admin02
      Check out the video and hear what Stephan Drake, DPS founder and head honcho, has to say about the DPS skis being offered next year. DPS continues...
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      3280
      By admin02
      2012-02-24
      Giro Chapter Helmet and Giro Basis Goggle - REVIEW
      Giro Chapter Helmet and Giro Basis Goggle - REVIEW
      2012-02-24
      By admin
      When it comes to safety in the backcountry, one of the most under-utilized tools is likely the helmet. I was looking for a light helmet that...
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      4103
      By admin
      2012-02-24
      Endeavor Stealth Splitboard Bindings - REVIEW
      Endeavor Stealth Splitboard Bindings - REVIEW
      2012-02-23
      By admin
      When I took the Stealth’s out of the box to install them I was struck by two things. Fist they were very light. Second the finish that was...
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      31104
      By admin
      2012-02-23
      La Sportiva RT Binding - VIDEO
      La Sportiva RT Binding - VIDEO
      2012-02-23
      By admin
      La Sportiva has a new AT binding on the market and it's called the "La Sportiva RT Binding". We got the details from Cory at the Winter...
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      2161
      By admin
      2012-02-23
      Dynafit Huascaran Ski. New for 2012, 2013. VIDEO from Outdoor Retailer
      Dynafit Huascaran Ski. New for 2012, 2013. VIDEO from Outdoor Retailer
      2012-02-22
      By admin02
      Continuing with our timed release of beta on juicy gear for next season, here is the multi-talented Eric Henderson talking about the Dynafit big...
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      3097
      By admin02
      2012-02-22
      Stoic Bombshell Jacket - REVIEW
      Stoic Bombshell Jacket - REVIEW
      2012-02-22
      By admin
      Stoic is the house brand of the online gear retailer backcountry.com. As with most house brands the technology on the Bombshell Jacket is not name...
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      3622
      By admin
      2012-02-22
      Pieps DSP Transceiver - REVIEW
      Pieps DSP Transceiver - REVIEW
      2012-02-21
      By admin
      The Pieps DSP (Digital Signal Processing) avalanche transceiver is a three-antenna digital transceiver with masking capabilities. At 60 meters the...
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      3522
      By admin
      2012-02-21
      NEW Atomic Drifter, Charter and Atlas Skis at the OR show
      NEW Atomic Drifter, Charter and Atlas Skis at the OR show
      2012-02-21
      By admin
      It looks like Atomic have been busy creating a new quiver of skis. We spoke with them at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show about the Atomic Drifter...
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      3756
      By admin
      2012-02-21
      The New Outdoor Research Axiom Jacket and Trail Breaker Pants - VIDEO
      The New Outdoor Research Axiom Jacket and Trail Breaker Pants - VIDEO
      2012-02-20
      By admin
      We spoke to the folks at Outdoor Research about some of there new Fall 2012 backcountry skiing specific products while at the Outdoor Retailer...
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      4489
      By admin
      2012-02-20
      The New Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Sweater at the OR show
      The New Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Sweater at the OR show
      2012-02-18
      By admin
      Mountain Hardwear was showing off the new Ghost Whisperer Down Sweater at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City a few weeks back...
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      0
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      3647
      By admin
      2012-02-18
      Ibex Equipo Soft Shell Pants - REVIEW
      Ibex Equipo Soft Shell Pants - REVIEW
      2012-02-17
      By admin
      We have already reviewed the Ibex Equipo Jacket here so check that out if you are interested in the full monty. Because the jacket and pants are...
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      0
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      2946
      By admin
      2012-02-17
      BCA Float 36 airbag backpack - VIDEO
      BCA Float 36 airbag backpack - VIDEO
      2012-02-17
      By Zorba
      Considering an airbag packpack? Here's a preview of the Float 36 airbag backpack by Back Country Access. Backcountryskiingcanada.com will be...
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      0
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      2419
      By Zorba
      2012-02-17
      Ibex Equipo Soft Shell Jacket - REVIEW
      Ibex Equipo Soft Shell Jacket - REVIEW
      2012-02-17
      By admin
      We’ve been running the Ibex Equipo Jacket for most of this season and are very pleased with how it performs on strenuous ski tours. It seems...
      replies
      0
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      3294
      By admin
      2012-02-17
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