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      Holiday Gift Guide: Best gifts $50-$100
      Holiday Gift Guide: Best gifts $50-$100
      2018-11-27
      By admin
      Top Gifts $50-$100 Picking up a little steam here with the next, slightly less frugal category. At this price range, the value changes. Put it...
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      By admin
      2018-11-27
      Holiday Gift Guide: Best Gifts under $50
      Holiday Gift Guide: Best Gifts under $50
      2018-11-26
      By admin
      We’re celebrating the third anniversary of our Holiday Gift Guide and you should be too. As always, it’ll include a wide range of...
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      2559
      By admin
      2018-11-26
      Black Diamond Helio Active Jacket and Pants Review
      Black Diamond Helio Active Jacket and Pants Review
      2018-11-23
      By admin
      The Black Diamond Helio collection consists of skis, gloves and poles which all work together to enable you to go...
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      2143
      By admin
      2018-11-23
      Therm-a-rest Oberon Sleeping Bag. REVIEW
      Therm-a-rest Oberon Sleeping Bag. REVIEW
      2018-11-09
      By admin02
      We have a timely review for you. If you are consider a new 4-season sleeping bag to accompany you on your ski=touring adventures this winter,...
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      2263
      By admin02
      2018-11-09
      Rab Zero G Down Jacket Review
      Rab Zero G Down Jacket Review
      2018-11-08
      By admin
      The new Rab Zero G Jacket is a lightweight minimalist down jacket that weighs little more than 300 grams and packs down slightly larger than that...
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      3179
      By admin
      2018-11-08
      The Bow to Yoho Ski Traverse and why you need to do it
      The Bow to Yoho Ski Traverse and why you need to do it
      2018-11-05
      By admin
      Ski season has already begun in parts of North America so perhaps it's time to start thinking about booking a hut-to-hut ski traverse? Most of...
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      2968
      By admin
      2018-11-05
      How to fly with your Avalanche Airbag?
      How to fly with your Avalanche Airbag?
      2018-11-02
      By admin
      This is a question many Avalanche Airbag owners have and it’s a good one. Since most Avalanche Airbag’s use a canister of compressed...
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      By admin
      2018-11-02
      PrimaLoft Bio is the world’s first biodegradable synthetic insulation
      PrimaLoft Bio is the world’s first biodegradable synthetic insulation
      2018-10-24
      By admin
      It's about time that we start to see some real innovation in the apparel and gear industry toward more sustainable products....
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      By admin
      2018-10-24
      Cam Shute on the new G3 Zed Binding in 'The Peak'
      Cam Shute on the new G3 Zed Binding in 'The Peak'
      2018-10-22
      By admin
      G3's Director of Product Cam Shute shows off his latest creation—the Zed Binding in this short video called "The...
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      By admin
      2018-10-22
      POC Orb Clarity Goggle and Auric Cut BC SPIN Helmet Review
      POC Orb Clarity Goggle and Auric Cut BC SPIN Helmet Review
      2018-10-20
      By admin
      The Orb Clarity goggle combines the Orb frame which is made from a dual compound of Grilamid and TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane). This is...
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      3938
      By admin
      2018-10-20
      Peak Performance Teton Ski Pant and Jacket Review
      Peak Performance Teton Ski Pant and Jacket Review
      2018-10-19
      By admin
      Both the Women’s Teton Ski Pant and Jacket have been designed with a relaxed fit to be worn with multiple layers so you can adjust your...
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      4240
      By admin
      2018-10-19
      Finding the right Binding for my boyfriend
      2018-10-14
      By Nora Ern
      Hey hey, I would like to buy a binding for my boyfriend as a birthday gift. He is pretty good in skiing and has a Salomon QST 106 for the...
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      By Nora Ern
      2018-10-15
      Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Transceiver Review
      Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Transceiver Review
      2018-10-11
      By admin02
      We are coming into our second season with the Barryvox S tranceiver. It may be your best option if you are looking for something with a full...
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      By admin02
      2018-10-11
      Ski Japan this winter with SnowLocals
      Ski Japan this winter with SnowLocals
      2018-10-06
      By admin
      Japan seems to be on everyone's radar these days as the place to ski, and for good reason, it gets heaps of snow and has an...
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      1767
      By admin
      2018-10-06
      Columbia's new Omni Heat 3D Insulation
      Columbia's new Omni Heat 3D Insulation
      2018-10-05
      By admin
      Columbia's new insulation technology called “Omni-Heat 3D” is the 2.0 version of their popular Omni-Heat technology which was...
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      2221
      By admin
      2018-10-05
      Sea To Summit Talus TSI women's Sleeping Bag Review
      Sea To Summit Talus TSI women's Sleeping Bag Review
      2018-09-30
      By admin
      The outer shell of the Talus TSI women's sleeping bag is Sea to Summit’s proprietary NanoShell™ which is a 20 denier...
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      1173
      By admin
      2018-09-30
      Garmin InReach Explorer+ Review
      Garmin InReach Explorer+ Review
      2018-09-22
      By admin
      Having reliable communication in the backcountry is one of the greatest conveniences an adventurer to can have. Whether you are out climbing at...
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      3171
      By admin
      2018-09-22
      Big Agnes Orno UL Sleeping Bag Review
      Big Agnes Orno UL Sleeping Bag Review
      2018-09-21
      By admin
      The Big Agnes Orno UL is a technical bag for those seeking to pack light without sacrificing warmth. This ultra-light mummy keeps a traditional...
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      1454
      By admin
      2018-09-21
      Ryder AntiFOG Sunglasses
      Ryder AntiFOG Sunglasses
      2018-09-16
      By admin
      The antiFOG lenses we tested are made unique by two different coatings, one for the inside and one for the outside of the lens. The inside is...
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      1182
      By admin
      2018-09-16
      Black Diamond Lighting Review
      Black Diamond Lighting Review
      2018-09-10
      By admin
      Lighting is pretty essential for a night in the woods and while a standard headlamp will cut it the majority of the time, there are other...
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      1634
      By admin
      2018-09-10
      Sierra Designs Cloud 800 Sleeping Bag Review
      Sierra Designs Cloud 800 Sleeping Bag Review
      2018-09-07
      By admin
      Sierra Design’s Cloud 800 mummy bag sets itself apart from the flock with a few key features. This zipperless bag is designed to bring the...
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      1815
      By admin
      2018-09-07
      Scarpa SL Activ Backpacking Boot -- Review
      Scarpa SL Activ Backpacking Boot -- Review
      2018-09-06
      By admin02
      We've come out the other side of a summer with the Scarpa SL Activ, working and hiking. Generally, putting a boot through a...
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      3903
      By admin02
      2018-09-06
      Down 101: The Top Seven Misconceptions of Down
      Down 101: The Top Seven Misconceptions of Down
      2018-09-01
      By admin
      With summer officially over and fall rolling in it’s time to start thinking about staying warm and for most of us this means a good down...
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      1638
      By admin
      2018-09-01
      Body Glove Glide 11 Inflatable Kayak Review
      Body Glove Glide 11 Inflatable Kayak Review
      2018-08-31
      By admin
      Body Glove harnessed the skills of champion kayaker and design guru Luke Hopkins to ensure the Glide 11 Inflatable Kayak would be light, fast and...
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      2707
      By admin
      2018-08-31
      Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent. Review
      Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent. Review
      2018-08-30
      By admin02
      We lived in the Tranquility 6 tent from Therm-a-Rest for two months and liked it better than our apartment. Special touches like a divider...
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      By Grant Loewen
      2022-08-30
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