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    The Universal Language of Gear — Scarpa Aliens for 2011/2012
    The Universal Language of Gear — Scarpa Aliens for 2011/2012
    2011-03-02
    By crystaline
    Who cares if your italian is a little rusty. Check out these super cool (and light) boots from Scarpa!
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    By crystaline
    2011-03-02
    Hagan enters the backcountry skiing binding market
    Hagan enters the backcountry skiing binding market
    2011-02-25
    By admin
    The Hagan Z01 touring binding was just announced and here is what they have to say about it (for the full details click on the jpeg image at the...
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    3286
    By admin
    2011-02-25
    Dalbello Virus problems
    Dalbello Virus problems
    2011-02-21
    By RielMacBoudreau
    Have been using Dalbello Virus AT boots this season. I seem to be having problems locking into ski mode after a climb. The pin that should click...
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    2648
    By cshute
    2011-02-21
    La Sportiva to enter ski market in 2011
    La Sportiva to enter ski market in 2011
    2011-02-18
    By admin
    That elusive brand 'La Sprotiva' announced today that it is set to enter the ski market in 2011 to compliment its current line of ski...
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    2970
    By admin
    2011-02-18
    G3 Onyx Alpine Touring Bindings - REVIEW
    G3 Onyx Alpine Touring Bindings - REVIEW
    2011-02-18
    By admin
    The Onyx is a “tech” binding—meaning it works only with Dynafit compatible boots. They’re the ones with the little holes...
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    3742
    By admin
    2011-02-21
    Brooks-Range Backcountry Multi-Tool - REVIEW
    Brooks-Range Backcountry Multi-Tool - REVIEW
    2011-02-18
    By admin
    Brooks-Range has just released their new Backcountry Multi-Tool to answer the needs of many who have been looking for that all in one solution....
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    4683
    By jhon wisck
    2022-07-18
    Jackson Hole patrol reaffirm exclusive use of Tracker2
    Jackson Hole patrol reaffirm exclusive use of Tracker2
    2011-02-10
    By admin
    Backcountry Access has voluntarily let users know of a software update that corrects an issue with some new Tracker2 Avalanche Beacons. The ski...
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    2838
    By admin
    2011-02-10
    More on 2011/2012 Skis courtesy of Off-Piste
    More on 2011/2012 Skis courtesy of Off-Piste
    2011-02-08
    By andrew
    Our friends at Off-Piste shared a little more intel on some of the new ski goods from the recent OR show. Thanks to them and check it out: In...
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    4033
    By andrew
    2011-02-08
    BCA Tracker2 Recall
    BCA Tracker2 Recall
    2011-02-04
    By admin
    BCA has recently started shipping a new version of software for our Tracker2. The new software (version 4) addresses an issue discovered by the...
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    3482
    By admin
    2011-02-04
    New 2011/2012 Skis from the OR Show
    New 2011/2012 Skis from the OR Show
    2011-02-02
    By andrew
    This post comes from the fearless leader of Off-Piste magazine who made the trek to the OR show in SLC a couple weeks back. Thanks very much for...
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    5667
    By andrew
    2011-02-02
    The DPS Spoon 150 + Cleat Technology
    The DPS Spoon 150 + Cleat Technology
    2011-02-02
    By
    Introducing the DPS Spoon and the patent pending DPS Cleat Technology. The Spoon is a revolutionary new design that moves deep snow skiing...
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    3040
    By andrew
    2011-02-02
    Black Diamond Quadrant  Boot - REVIEW UPDATE
    Black Diamond Quadrant Boot - REVIEW UPDATE
    2011-01-31
    By admin
    It's been two months since I started ski touring with the Black Diamond Quadrant Boots and a number of the touted features have proven their...
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    3035
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    2011-05-02
    Black Diamond Guide Glove - REVIEW
    Black Diamond Guide Glove - REVIEW
    2011-01-26
    By admin
    There are plenty of gloves on the market for less than $100 but they typically do not include what we think are the three must haves: - Gore-Tex-...
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    2942
    By admin
    2011-01-26
    BCA new Tracker2 software addresses potential malfunction
    BCA new Tracker2 software addresses potential malfunction
    2011-01-22
    By admin
    This out from Backcountry Access: BCA has recently started shipping a new version of software for our Tracker2. The new software (version 4)...
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    2745
    By admin
    2011-01-22
    Mount Carlyle Backcountry Lodge - VIDEO
    Mount Carlyle Backcountry Lodge - VIDEO
    2011-01-21
    By admin
    Brian 'the bald bomber' is now at the helm of the Mount Carlyle Backcountry Lodge and we spent a week up there checking things out. The...
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    2583
    By admin
    2011-01-21
    Glueless Clip Skins - MOVIE
    Glueless Clip Skins - MOVIE
    2011-01-18
    By admin
    A new type of skins are on the market – ones that use 'clips' to stick to the skis instead of the traditional glue system we are all...
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    2802
    By admin
    2011-01-18
    Dynafit 2011/2012 Binders-- Check 'em out!
    Dynafit 2011/2012 Binders-- Check 'em out!
    2011-01-17
    By crystaline
    Sorry…couldn't figure out how to embed this. Just click here.  Nothing too radically different it seems.
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    3101
    By Zorba
    2011-01-17
    Arcteryx Theta SV Bib Pants - REVIEW
    Arcteryx Theta SV Bib Pants - REVIEW
    2011-01-06
    By admin
    Arc-teryx has a bit of a less-is-more philosophy and the Thetas are no exception. These bibs have simple, high-performance features that make all...
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    3098
    By snosnob
    2011-01-06
    Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody - REVIEW
    Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody - REVIEW
    2011-01-03
    By admin
    The Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody is a new product from Outdoor Research and is the third product in the Transcendent jacket line-up. It...
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    3792
    By crystaline
    2011-01-03
    Float 30 testing - VIDEO
    Float 30 testing - VIDEO
    2010-12-30
    By
    Testing conducted on December 13 in Breckenridge, Colorado. Two dummies were placed beneath separate cornices, which were broken loose using...
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    2135
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    2010-12-30
    Outdoor Research Northback Glove - REVIEW
    Outdoor Research Northback Glove - REVIEW
    2010-12-28
    By admin
    Outdoor Research recently launched a new line of clothing for the "Sidecountry Skiing" market and the Northback Glove is one of their new...
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    2493
    By admin
    2010-12-28
    Sled Mods for Backcountry Access
    Sled Mods for Backcountry Access
    2010-12-14
    By PencilDC
    Wondering if anyone has much experience with using a sled to access their favorite areas? Some of the access roads we previously...
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    4
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    2708
    By PencilDC
    2011-02-11
    Black Diamond AvaLung Pack Recall
    Black Diamond AvaLung Pack Recall
    2010-12-14
    By admin
    Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. has recently discovered that the intake tubing on certain 2010 AvaLung Packs may crack under extremely cold...
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    2730
    By admin
    2010-12-14
    Avalanche Beacon Reviews - Great Website!
    Avalanche Beacon Reviews - Great Website!
    2010-12-01
    By marielle.flottat
    Are you in the market for a new Transceiver? If so, I found this website that I thought was really good to be able compare and read about each...
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    2349
    By marielle.flottat
    2010-12-01
    Glacier Park Lodge - REVIEW
    Glacier Park Lodge - REVIEW
    2010-12-01
    By admin
    On a recent road trip to Golden through Rogers Pass we decided to stop and check out the early season touring on the way. We had thrown around the...
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    3383
    By admin
    2010-12-01
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