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      SUBMIT to the photo comp for two more days in December
      SUBMIT to the photo comp for two more days in December
      2011-12-30
      By andrew
      Andrew, site troll here again…The December heat of the Expose Yourself Photo and Video Comp is winding down. Just TWO More DAYS LEFT....
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      2193
      By andrew
      2011-12-30
      Mountain Smith Morrison 2 Person Tent
      Mountain Smith Morrison 2 Person Tent
      2011-12-23
      By admin
      We tested the new Mountainsmith Morrison 2 tent recently and without a doubt this 3-Season tent is one of the best bangs for your buck out there....
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      4045
      By admin
      2011-12-23
      Every Splitboard Product there is?
      Every Splitboard Product there is?
      2011-12-23
      By hipsterandjane
      I need some help... apparently someone has created a multi brand catalogue of every splitobard product out there... but i can't find it......
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      3305
      By elife
      2011-12-23
      Innate-Gear Vacuum containers
      Innate-Gear Vacuum containers
      2011-12-19
      By admin
      In the market for a new backcountry insulated bottle for your morning coffee break on the skin track, or perhaps a vacuum food container to keep...
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      3952
      By admin
      2011-12-19
      Mountain Smith Mayhem 35L Pack - REVIEW
      Mountain Smith Mayhem 35L Pack - REVIEW
      2011-12-14
      By admin
      At 35 litres (expanding to 45 litres), the Mountainsmith Mayhem falls into a unique category, allowing it to easily handle day trips while...
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      3584
      By admin
      2011-12-14
      IN SEARCH OF POWDER - BOOK REVIEW
      IN SEARCH OF POWDER - BOOK REVIEW
      2011-12-09
      By admin
      I received a copy of In Search of Powder by Jeremy Evans with a touch of skepticism. The premise of the book was sound – a look into the...
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      2717
      By admin
      2011-12-09
      Salomon Guardian 16 AT Binding - VIDEO
      Salomon Guardian 16 AT Binding - VIDEO
      2011-12-07
      By admin
      If you missed the live launch from Salomon of the Guardian 16 AT Binding, then check out the video version below. The demo gets going at the 5:05...
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      2965
      By admin
      2011-12-07
      Suunto Core 75th Anniversary edition altimeter watch - REVIEW
      Suunto Core 75th Anniversary edition altimeter watch - REVIEW
      2011-12-05
      By admin
      The Suunto Core model is available in a staggering 14 versions with almost as many colours to choose from. The Core 75th Edition model offers all...
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      3834
      By admin
      2011-12-15
      Salomon Guardian 16 AT Binding - Live Event
      Salomon Guardian 16 AT Binding - Live Event
      2011-11-27
      By admin
      Looks like Salomon is ready to enter the AT binding market and will hold a live event to promo the new Salomon Guardian 16 AT Binding, details...
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      3356
      By admin
      2011-11-27
      Yakima Skybox Pro 18 Ski Box - REVIEW
      Yakima Skybox Pro 18 Ski Box - REVIEW
      2011-11-25
      By admin
      The Yakima skybox pro 18 is a ski box and cargo box in one, hence the name "skybox". It allows you to transport your skis to and from your...
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      2361
      By admin
      2011-11-25
      Deuter Rise 30+ SL and 32+ pack
      Deuter Rise 30+ SL and 32+ pack
      2011-11-24
      By admin
      These packs are versatile and fully featured for backcountry skiing. They accommodate the needs of a snowboarder or a skier by providing beefy and...
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      2623
      By admin
      2011-11-24
      Sierra Design Sonic Outlaw Soft Shell Jacket - REVIEW
      Sierra Design Sonic Outlaw Soft Shell Jacket - REVIEW
      2011-11-17
      By admin
      New for Fall 2011 is the Sonic Outlaw soft-shell jacket from Sierra Designs. What makes this soft shell unique you ask? It's the Xcelerator...
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      4039
      By admin
      2011-11-17
      Thule Boxter 611 Ski Box - REVIEW
      Thule Boxter 611 Ski Box - REVIEW
      2011-11-12
      By admin
      Not just a beautiful accessory, the Thule 611 Boxter is full of great design features as well. The biggest one for me is the easy on / easy off...
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      3452
      By admin
      2011-11-12
      Address your G.A.S.
      Address your G.A.S.
      2011-11-07
      By andrew
      With ski swaps happening all over, ski movies every week, and the stoke reaching a feverish pitch, you may be experiencing a G.A.S. flare up....
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      2264
      By andrew
      2011-11-07
      BigBend skis begins its first season -- Looking Good
      BigBend skis begins its first season -- Looking Good
      2011-10-21
      By andrew
      Just a quick heads up that Daryl Ross of BigBend skis, up in Revelstoke, is on his way to producing a whack of new skis for a lucky few intitial...
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      2276
      By andrew
      2011-10-21
      Black Diamond Equipment is to build new apparel line
      Black Diamond Equipment is to build new apparel line
      2011-10-13
      By admin
      Black Diamond is synonymous with backcountry skiing and has a huge line up of great skis, boots, packs and more. It seems that BD is now...
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      3508
      By admin
      2011-10-13
      Hagan enters the AT binding market
      Hagan enters the AT binding market
      2011-10-12
      By admin
      It looks like Hagan has some new bindings to offer up this season in north America, the Z01 and Z02. The Z01 All Mountain binding is designed...
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      2911
      By admin
      2011-10-12
      Montane Air Jacket with eVent - REVIEW
      Montane Air Jacket with eVent - REVIEW
      2011-10-07
      By admin
      Fast, light and minimalist. Three key ingredients to a successful day of ski touring and also the same words that Montane uses to describe their...
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      2835
      By admin
      2011-10-07
      G3 Splitboard skins - New!
      G3 Splitboard skins - New!
      2011-10-05
      By skifreak
      G3 now makes splitboard skins for all those knuckle draggers out there (I include myself in that category) with their easy-on, easy-off tip and...
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      3066
      By powdergangster
      2011-11-24
      Smartwool - REVIEW
      Smartwool - REVIEW
      2011-10-05
      By admin
      Smartwool offers some essential items for backcountry skiing including socks, beanies, underwear, base-layers and mid-layers. So what set’s...
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      2633
      By admin
      2011-10-05
      Garmin Forerunner 610 GPS watch - REVIEW
      Garmin Forerunner 610 GPS watch - REVIEW
      2011-10-02
      By admin
      Technology is constantly evolving and the folks at Garmin are paying close attention. They have redesigned their popular Forerunner 410 and just...
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      3944
      By admin
      2011-10-02
      RAB Exodus soft shell Pants - REVIEW
      RAB Exodus soft shell Pants - REVIEW
      2011-09-26
      By admin
      These pants are solidly constructed, designed for durability, they will withstand a tree snag where your hardshells won’t. They fit a ski...
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      3000
      By admin
      2011-09-26
      Patagonia Northwall Soft Shell Jacket - REVIEW
      Patagonia Northwall Soft Shell Jacket - REVIEW
      2011-09-25
      By admin
      If you are looking for a jack-of-all trades soft-shell then the Patagonia Northwall Jacket should be on your radar. This is a softshell that can...
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      0
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      3835
      By admin
      2011-09-25
      What the ??? The Skizee - Video
      What the ??? The Skizee - Video
      2011-09-23
      By hipsterandjane
      Check this thing out, it is called the Skizee...  Not sure it has any Backcountry Skiing application, but it sure is... well I am not really...
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      1
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      5269
      By skifreak
      2011-09-24
      LARABAR fruit and nut energy bars - REVIEW
      LARABAR fruit and nut energy bars - REVIEW
      2011-09-19
      By admin
      It's no surprise that these bars were inspired at 10,000 feet on a hiking trip in the American Rockies. Their philosophy is about keeping...
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      0
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      2906
      By admin
      2011-09-19
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