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2014-07-30
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Here's the third of six video training tips The North Face has developed specifically for skiers to use during the off-season. This time...
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2014-07-30
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2014-07-29
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Mountain Hardwear’s newest CoolRunner and CoolHiker tops incorporate innovative technologies called Cool.Q ZERO and Wick.Q EVAP that claim...
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2014-07-29
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2014-07-27
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Backpacks are a tricky thing – you don’t want too many bells and whistles because they’ll just increase the weight, but you...
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2014-07-27
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2014-07-23
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I have spent many a night testing and trying to find a fault with this rather unique sleeping bag design.
While the mobility aspect may seem...
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2014-07-23
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2014-07-21
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Peak Designs continues to innovate when it comes to ways you can carry around your DSLR camera. Currently they sell their Capture Pro Camera Clip,...
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2014-07-21
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2014-07-20
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Suunto just announced that there will be a new Suunto Ambit3 Peak and Suunto Ambit3 Sport Watch available in September. So whats new with the...
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2014-07-20
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2014-07-15
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Here's the second of six video training tips The North Face has developed specifically for skiers to use during the off-season. This time...
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2014-07-15
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2014-07-13
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I’ve had the Marmot Essence on the coat rack for about a month and it’s been out with me on over a dozen outings. The Essence is a...
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2014-07-13
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2014-07-10
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After losing my beloved Swiss Army Knife this winter I went searching for a replacement. With a slew of new manufacturers on the market, I knew...
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2014-07-10
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2014-07-09
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Founded in 2011, Power Practical was developed by two men, sitting around a campfire watching potential energy dissipate into the Utah sky. Using...
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2014-07-09
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2014-07-08
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Greetings!!
I'm fairly new to living in the Kootenays, new to living in the mountains, and also pretty new to getting out in the backcountry....
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2014-07-08
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2014-07-07
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Traveling light is an art, especially when traveling a great distance for a specialized activity. While I forgo some luxuries of home whilst in...
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2014-07-07
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2014-07-06
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Mountain Hardwear’s Ratio 32 sleeping bag is intended as a summer/shoulder season bag offering the comfort and warmth of down while...
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2014-07-06
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2014-07-02
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The North Face has developed a new line of clothing specifically designed for training in order to achieve your fitness objectives. With this they...
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2014-07-02
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2014-07-02
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Kuhl continues to produce extremely functional, rugged and fashionable clothes. All their products, from the Revel ¼ Zip to the Renegade...
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2014-07-02
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2014-06-30
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Mountain Hardwear’s new two person tent is called the SuperMega UL 2 and the “SuperMega” double adjective is well deserved given...
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2014-06-30
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2014-06-29
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Jackson Hole seems to be the epicentre of all things adventure these days, with of course Jackson Hole Mountain Resort located there along with...
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2014-06-29
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2014-06-23
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Having already bestowed rave reviews on the Mont Bell UL Spiral Down Hugger 1 Sleeping Bag a few years back, I was looking forward to...
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2014-06-23
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2014-06-20
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Details are a little sketchy but Arc'teryx just launched into the footwear world. Looks like the launch went down in Europe--five models,...
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2014-06-20
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2014-06-18
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Everyone and their dog these days seems to have an MP3 player or smartphone that enables you to take a million+ songs in your pocket where ever...
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2014-06-18
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2014-06-16
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Are you an outdoors camera buff? Then the Peak Designs Capture Pro Camera Clip may be for you.
In a nut shell the Capture Camera Clip is a...
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2014-06-16
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2014-06-13
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The Sierra Designs Lightning 2 UL Tent is a lightweight hybrid double/ single wall two person tent (as the name suggests). It uses a mesh tent...
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2014-06-13
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2014-06-11
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Age matters! Last fall I went on a 3 week climbing trip. The weather was chilly and frosty in the mornings and after 2 weeks of hard climbing, and...
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2014-06-11
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2014-06-09
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Salomon has a history of producing quality trail running shoes. Their wide range of shoes caters to a wide range of conditions and runner...
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2014-06-09
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2014-06-06
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With the Lost Lake SL30, Big Agnes joined the parade of outdoor gear companies now offering some level of treatment for the down insulation in...
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2014-06-06
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