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    Outdoor Retailer Show Sneak Peek: The North Face 2015 gear
    Outdoor Retailer Show Sneak Peek: The North Face 2015 gear
    2014-08-22
    By admin
    The North Face has one of the biggest if not the biggest line of products in the outdoor gear-o-sphere. At the recent Summer Outdoor Retailer Show...
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    By admin
    2014-08-22
    Outdoor Retailer Show Sneak Peek: Sierra Designs 2015 gear
    Outdoor Retailer Show Sneak Peek: Sierra Designs 2015 gear
    2014-08-20
    By admin
    Sierra Designs has always been one of my personal favourite gear manufacturers given their endless drive to innovate and this is no exception for...
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    By admin
    2014-08-20
    Thanks Arcteryx and BackcountrySkiingCanada
    Thanks Arcteryx and BackcountrySkiingCanada
    2014-08-18
    By letitsnow
    Last winter I was fortunate enough to win an Arcteryx Quintic skipack during the soap box competition.  Because this pack was in such high...
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    By letitsnow
    2014-08-18
    Gear Of The Year Announced!
    Gear Of The Year Announced!
    2014-08-18
    By admin
    We here at Backcountry Skiing Canada take our gear pretty seriously, so when a product is awarded our coveted "Gear of the Year" it's a...
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    3575
    By admin
    2014-08-18
    Sneak Peek at Summer Outdoor Retailer: Osprey’s new gear
    Sneak Peek at Summer Outdoor Retailer: Osprey’s new gear
    2014-08-17
    By admin
    Just when you think backpack designs can’t get any more advanced and everything that could be improved, has been improved, along comes...
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    By admin
    2014-08-17
    OluKai 'Ohana Lace-up Nubuck -- REVeiw
    OluKai 'Ohana Lace-up Nubuck -- REVeiw
    2014-08-15
    By admin02
    We've been wearing these OluKai shoes for a few months now and it's time to report back to you, our readers. They satisfy the two f's:...
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    By admin02
    2014-08-15
    Sneak Peek at Summer Outdoor Retailer Show's most Innovative products
    Sneak Peek at Summer Outdoor Retailer Show's most Innovative products
    2014-08-13
    By admin
    The Summer Outdoor Retailer Show (or OR as it is commonly referred to) wrapped up last week in Salt Lake City and the Backcountry Skiing Canada...
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    By admin
    2014-08-13
    Suunto Ambit 3: first look at Summer OR Show
    Suunto Ambit 3: first look at Summer OR Show
    2014-08-11
    By admin
    Suunto has just released the new Ambit 3 GPS watch which we mentioned in a previous post here, as well as our full review of the Suunto Ambit 2...
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    By admin
    2014-08-11
    La Sportiva Boulder X shoes - REVIEW
    La Sportiva Boulder X shoes - REVIEW
    2014-08-10
    By admin
    The La SPortiva Boulder X shoe is part of a long line of well-made, innovative hiking and approach shoes by La Sportiva. The most notable features...
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    By admin
    2014-08-10
    Lole - Activewear for Women – REVIEW
    Lole - Activewear for Women – REVIEW
    2014-08-03
    By ilovemountains
    This summer we were introduced to the Lolë brand of women's activewear and lifestyle clothing. Lolë's range include...
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    By ilovemountains
    2014-08-03
    The North Face: Mountain Athletics - Poor Mans Leg Curl Workout for skiers
    The North Face: Mountain Athletics - Poor Mans Leg Curl Workout for skiers
    2014-07-30
    By admin
    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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    By admin
    2014-07-30
    Mountain Hardwear CoolHiker Tee - Review
    Mountain Hardwear CoolHiker Tee - Review
    2014-07-29
    By admin
    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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    2769
    By admin
    2014-07-29
    Black Diamond Element 60 Backpack - REVIEW
    Black Diamond Element 60 Backpack - REVIEW
    2014-07-27
    By admin
    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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    By admin
    2014-07-27
    Sierra Designs Mobile Mummy 800 - Review
    Sierra Designs Mobile Mummy 800 - Review
    2014-07-23
    By admin
    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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    3474
    By admin
    2014-07-23
    Photographers rejoice—the Peak Design Clutch is arriving soon
    Photographers rejoice—the Peak Design Clutch is arriving soon
    2014-07-21
    By admin
    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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    3522
    By admin
    2014-07-21
    Suunto set to unveil new Ambit 3 GPS watches
    Suunto set to unveil new Ambit 3 GPS watches
    2014-07-20
    By admin
    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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    4184
    By admin
    2014-07-20
    Get in shape for skiing now: Training tips from The North Face
    Get in shape for skiing now: Training tips from The North Face
    2014-07-15
    By admin
    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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    2875
    By admin
    2014-07-15
    Marmot Essence Jacket - Review
    Marmot Essence Jacket - Review
    2014-07-13
    By admin
    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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    3196
    By admin
    2014-07-13
    Victorinox Swiss Army Hiker Knife with Firestarter and Pouch
    Victorinox Swiss Army Hiker Knife with Firestarter and Pouch
    2014-07-10
    By admin
    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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    7494
    By admin
    2014-07-10
    Generate electricity in the backcountry with the PowerPot V - Review
    Generate electricity in the backcountry with the PowerPot V - Review
    2014-07-09
    By admin
    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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    2434
    By admin
    2014-07-09
    Recommendations for a fishscale ski for light duty backcountry duty
    2014-07-08
    By JayCee
    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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    9357
    By JayCee
    2014-07-08
    Sea To Summit Gear Review
    Sea To Summit Gear Review
    2014-07-07
    By admin
    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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    3017
    By admin
    2014-07-07
    Mountain Hardwear Ratio 32 Sleeping Bag - REVIEW
    Mountain Hardwear Ratio 32 Sleeping Bag - REVIEW
    2014-07-06
    By admin
    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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    2859
    By admin
    2014-07-06
    The North Face: Mountain Athletics - Kit DesLauriers - VIDEO
    The North Face: Mountain Athletics - Kit DesLauriers - VIDEO
    2014-07-02
    By admin
    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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    2662
    By admin
    2014-07-02
    Kuhl Clothing - Review
    Kuhl Clothing - Review
    2014-07-02
    By admin
    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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    4699
    By admin
    2014-07-02
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