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    SUMMER

    Unfortunately, it can't snow all year round (at least not here in North America) but thankfully there are plenty of other mountain activities to fill your off-season, such as hiking, biking, mountaineering, climbing and camping. With each of these comes specific gear that just makes things more fun and enjoyable. We have reviewed several products for your off-season passions so have a read and let us know if we missed anything.

    If you are a manufacturer or owner/operator and would like us to consider your item or locale for review, please drop us an email here.

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    HIKING

    Packs / Jackets / Sunglasses / Hiking Boots / Rab / Exped / Westcomb / Native Eyewear / Salewa / The North Face / First Ascent / Smartwool / Sherpa Adventure Gear / Outdoor Research / Salomon / Kuhl / Ahnu / Oboz Footwear


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    PADDLING

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    MOUNTAINEERING

    Ropes / Harnesses / Ice axes / Crampons / Climbing Gear / Hardshell Jakcets / Soft Shell Jackets / Rab / Black Diamond / The North Face / Patagonia / Salewa / Oboz


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    RUNNING

    Running Shoes / Packs / Hydration / Running clothing / Salomon / Nathan


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