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      Salomon Q-98 Skis - Review
      Salomon Q-98 Skis - Review
      2013-11-20
      By admin
      New for fall 2013 Salomon has developed the Quest line of products which includes: Q-skis as well as Quest Boots, Quest Packs and Quest Motion Fit...
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      3377
      By admin
      2013-11-20
      Mammut Barryvox Element avalanche transceiver -- Review
      Mammut Barryvox Element avalanche transceiver -- Review
      2013-11-18
      By admin02
      Other than a slightly confusing name, the Element is an excellent transceiver and one you should consider if looking for high tech in a simple...
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      0
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      2978
      By admin02
      2013-11-18
      First Ascent Haines Pack Review
      First Ascent Haines Pack Review
      2013-11-17
      By emilyanthem
      There are many different types of folks in the world, just as there are many different types of ski personalities in the world. There are...
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      3161
      By emilyanthem
      2013-11-17
      Scarpa Maestrale
      2013-11-15
      By Shanekats
      Just bought these boots. I have noticed a prominent clicking sound while in ski mode. It happens exactly when I transfer my forward weight off of...
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      3
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      2094
      By Shanekats
      2013-11-16
      Will the Marker Bindings slow me down?
      Will the Marker Bindings slow me down?
      2013-11-15
      By wildearthadventures
      I'm looking for a solid touring binding for patrolling the Whitewater ski hill near Nelson and short backcountry and side country...
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      1
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      2082
      By Powder Creek Lodge
      2013-11-15
      Sleeping bag for hut trips?
      2013-11-14
      By bfow
      Hi, I'm going to be heading to Asulkan hut for early January and was debating what sort of sleeping bag do I need for huts.  I've...
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      4907
      By Shanekats
      2013-11-18
      EXPED Mountain Lite 30L backpack review and giveaway
      2013-11-13
      By MikeyB
      Are you obsessed with making sure your pack is super light when backcountry skiing or boarding? When this pack came I couldn't help...
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      2058
      By MikeyB
      2013-11-13
      New Gear Review! Westcomb Shift LT Hoody
      New Gear Review! Westcomb Shift LT Hoody
      2013-11-08
      By emilyanthem
      In today's society everyone seems to want more. Bigger car, bigger house (two houses perhaps), 60" TV, 175 channels, three sets of skis, two ...
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      4198
      By admin
      2014-05-23
      Brooks Range Multi Tool
      2013-11-04
      By rdionne
      I am looking to a link that will sell me a "Brooks Range Multi tool". Re: http://www.backcountryskiingca.....Multi-Tool Every backcountry skier...
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      2135
      By admin02
      2013-11-05
      BOO! It's a review.The Arc'teryx Fission SL Jacket - Women's
      BOO! It's a review.The Arc'teryx Fission SL Jacket - Women's
      2013-10-31
      By admin02
      First of all, Happy Halloween to everyone. May you have a very, very scary day. We have yet to carve our pumpkin but will get it done before the...
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      3348
      By admin02
      2013-10-31
      New Bindings on Old Skool Gotamas?!
      New Bindings on Old Skool Gotamas?!
      2013-10-25
      By wildearthadventures
      Okay it's that time of year again. I'm dusting off the old Gotamas and I just can't let them go. The bindings have broken and it's...
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      2072
      By 2wheeler
      2013-10-29
      Dynafit Vulcan Alpine Touring Boots -- Review with VIDEO
      Dynafit Vulcan Alpine Touring Boots -- Review with VIDEO
      2013-10-25
      By admin02
      We got our mitts on a pair of the Dynafit Vulcan Alpine Touring Boots last season and think they're the bee's knees. They are a go...
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      3670
      By admin02
      2013-10-25
      Kick wax vs kicker skins vs fishscale
      2013-10-24
      By Prairiedug
      Does anybody have any opinions about the efficiency of kick wax vs kicker skins vs fishscale bases on flat/rolling terrain?  Let's assume...
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      5269
      By joestrummer
      2014-03-25
      Handcrafted, Customized and Local... Big Bend Skis
      Handcrafted, Customized and Local... Big Bend Skis
      2013-10-23
      By TH
      Are you trying to decide what ski to buy this year? Have you dreamt of having custom skis built just for you, with the graphics you want, but...
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      2274
      By admin02
      2013-10-23
      Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody -- Review w/ Video
      Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody -- Review w/ Video
      2013-10-21
      By admin02
      The Atom LT Hoody from Arc'teryx is a stylish, functional, three-season jacket. We wear it as an outer layer on the uptrack or a mid layer...
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      2015-09-30
      Marker Tour 12 Tough Enough for the resort
      2013-10-14
      By beeneskis
      After years of abuse my Gotamas are done and I need a new resort/side/slack country ski. I bought a pair of DPS Lotus 120's last year and...
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      2467
      By beeneskis
      2013-10-15
      New Backcountry Ski Gear for 2013/14
      New Backcountry Ski Gear for 2013/14
      2013-10-11
      By admin
      The Backcountry Skiing Canada team was at the 2013 SIA show in Denver last February where we got a sneak peak at all the great new gear coming out...
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      5734
      By admin
      2013-10-11
      Kokanee Glacier Cabin - REVIEW
      Kokanee Glacier Cabin - REVIEW
      2013-10-09
      By admin
      It was early May when I geared up for a weeklong ski touring trip into Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park and I was still very new to the scene....
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      4078
      By admin
      2013-10-09
      Suunto Quest Watch - REVIEW
      Suunto Quest Watch - REVIEW
      2013-10-07
      By admin
      So how does the Suunto Quest differ from the Suunto Ambit and Ambit2? Simple, the Quest is designed for runners, cyclists and adventure racers who...
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      3708
      By admin
      2013-10-07
      Black Diamond Expedition Ski Pole - REVIEW
      Black Diamond Expedition Ski Pole - REVIEW
      2013-10-05
      By admin
      The 3-piece aluminum, Black Diamond Expedition Ski Poles are definitely upper class when it comes to collapsible poles. Built for the winter, the...
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      4166
      By admin
      2013-10-05
      Drool over dynafit TLT 6 -- Video
      Drool over dynafit TLT 6 -- Video
      2013-10-03
      By admin02
      We haven't yet shared this video with you. We met with Matt from Dynafit at SIA in Denver a few months back and he walked us through the many...
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      2369
      By admin02
      2013-10-03
      Nuun Active Hydration Drink Tabs - REVIEW
      Nuun Active Hydration Drink Tabs - REVIEW
      2013-10-02
      By admin
      Do you know how to tell if you are properly hydrated? It’s all about your pee. Clear and copious, just like the Doctor ordered. It’s...
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      0
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      3354
      By admin
      2013-10-02
      Suunto Ambit2 GPS Watch - REVIEW
      Suunto Ambit2 GPS Watch - REVIEW
      2013-09-30
      By admin
      The original Suunto Ambit GPS Watch was a game changer for backcountry skiers  and mountaineers alike, so much so that we awarded it our...
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      0
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      4640
      By admin
      2013-09-30
      Black Diamond ReVolt Headlamp - REVIEW
      Black Diamond ReVolt Headlamp - REVIEW
      2013-09-29
      By admin
      Rechargeable headlamps are quickly becoming the norm for outdoor gear and Black Diamond has just released the ReVolt Headlamp that uses a unique...
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      0
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      2909
      By admin
      2013-09-29
      Mountain Hardwear Hibachi Down Sleeping Bag - REVIEW
      Mountain Hardwear Hibachi Down Sleeping Bag - REVIEW
      2013-09-27
      By admin
      The big news with the Hibachi is that its down has been treated with Mountain Hardware's relatively new Q.Shield™technology. Q.Shield...
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      0
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      3137
      By admin
      2013-09-27
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