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2015-04-08
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Nationwide Worn Wear Tour kicks off in April, encouraging customers to make their clothes last a lifetime:
This spring Patagonia's...
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2015-04-08
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2015-04-06
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While there are plenty of manufacturers of wool apparel out there, Voormi was one that stood out at this winter’s SIA show in Denver. It...
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2015-04-06
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2015-04-03
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Backcountry Access (BCA) is not one to rest on their laurels and new for next winter is their innovative BCA Sceptre Carbon Aluminum Poles. Whats...
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2015-04-03
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2015-03-30
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While you may think that there are already enough companies making high end backcountry ski apparel, it’s time to make room for one more....
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2015-03-30
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2015-03-29
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For Fall 2015 Smartwool will be introducing the SmartLoft Propulsion 60 Hoody which features wool based insulation in the torso and arms. This...
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2015-03-29
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2015-03-28
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The Diamir Vipec 12 is the first tech binding from the maker of the popular Freeride AT frame bindings. These bindings set the standard for alpine...
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2015-03-28
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2015-03-27
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For Fall 2015 Blizzard is amping things up for us backcountry skiers with a new line of skis called ‘Zero G’. It’s an applicable...
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2016-02-03
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2015-03-26
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Just walked by ROAM shop here in Nelson and saw these new kicks from Arc'teryx. They look sweet--we are keen to check them...
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2015-03-26
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2015-03-25
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This season Giro introduced a new helmet and google duo well suited to backcountry skiing pursuits. The Flare helmet—the lightest...
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2015-03-25
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2015-03-22
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To fully appreciate the new Salomon Quest Pro TR 110 Alpine Touring (AT) Boot it is important to first know about its lineage and the evolution of...
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2015-03-22
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2015-03-21
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I have been a fan of Head skis ever since I bought my very first pair of resort skis way back in the early 80’s. I continued to ski Head...
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2015-03-21
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2015-03-20
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Ever wish a big box of the latest and greates gear would show up on your door step personalized just for you? It can happen with the Mountain...
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2015-03-20
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2015-03-19
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Here's the last of three Dynafit vids we shot at the SIA onsnow demo this year at Copper Resort in Colorado. The Radical 2.0 binding was...
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2015-03-19
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2015-03-17
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The Rab Neo Guide Jacket and Pants are a new hard shell combo designed specifically for the alpine sports of backcountry skiing, climbing and...
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2015-03-17
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2015-03-16
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Fischer has been a staple visit on my trade show circuit each winter and this year at SIA they unveiled not just the innovative PROFOIL...
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2015-03-16
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2015-03-15
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Formed in the Northumberland area of the UK in 1993, Montane’s raison d’etre is “lightweight and breathable” and they have...
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2015-03-15
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2015-03-14
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At 112 underfoot they are surprisingly easy to put on edge and hold there. Most of this is due to the torsional rigidity which is impressive for...
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2015-11-05
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2015-03-13
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After a massive launch of several new products for sale this 2014/2015 season, the good people at Genuine Guide Gear (G3) have throttled back a...
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2015-03-13
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2015-03-11
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POC has a few new offerings for us backcountry skiers for fall 2015. First up is the POC Iris 3P Goggle with polarized NXT lens which help reduce...
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2015-03-11
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2015-03-10
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The Marker Kingpin is a binding whose time has come. Frame alpine touring (AT) bindings are heavy, cumbersome and don’t provide a natural...
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2015-03-09
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There are people who swear by real down insulation and would never be caught wearing synthetic but I’m not one of them. Although down offers...
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2015-03-09
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2015-03-08
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Skilogik Skis have been a yearly staple in our ski reviews simply because they make great skis and they have the added bonus of looking like works...
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2015-03-08
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2015-03-06
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It’s hard to talk about the Salomon Q BC Lab Skis without mentioning the Salomon Q98 Skis and the Salomon Q105...
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2015-03-05
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Eddie Bauer First Ascent (FA) is launching a new line of ski apparel this fall and what better place to introduce it to a bunch of media types...
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2015-03-05
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2015-03-03
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So what makes the Dalbello Sherpa 5/5 AT Boots such a good candidate for the backcountry skier besides the tech fittings? For starters they use a...
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2015-03-03
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