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2014-05-03
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Heading out into the mountains today means you likely have more gear than ever before and a good portion of that gear probably depends upon...
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2014-05-03
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2014-04-28
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Black Diamond has been busy upgrading and creating new product this year and you’ll get to see the fruits of their labour in fall 2013. New...
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2014-04-28
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2014-04-27
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Diamir Fritschi has been pretty absent from the R&D pool in the past few years when it comes to binding innovation but this is about to...
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2014-04-27
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2014-04-25
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North of the border, even the most travelled and proficient gear aficionado may not have heard of Stio. The company was founded by Stephen...
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2014-04-25
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2014-04-21
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‘Carbon’ is the word which best describes Black Diamond’s new ultralight backcountry ski line up with a refined shape and carbon...
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2014-04-21
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2014-04-20
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If you have any joint injuries that need a little attention and support to get you through your active life then the Zamst line of products is...
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2014-04-20
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2014-04-18
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The ski touring season is almost over for most so that big year end gear clean up is not far off. One thing you should always do at the end of...
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2014-04-18
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2014-04-17
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Boreas is a relatively new manufacturer on the scene whose distictive designs set them apart from more "traditional" pack providers....
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2014-04-17
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2014-04-15
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Patagonia has always been at the forefront of innovation and environmental awareness in this consumerism based world. Purchasing a product created...
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2014-04-15
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2014-04-13
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Ever wonder where that down in your jacket or sleeping bag comes from? How it was harvested and how the animals were treated? Maybe its time to...
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2014-04-13
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2014-04-12
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Another highlight form the Winter Outdoor retailer show this past January in Salt Lake City was the huge offering of new backcountry ski gear from...
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2014-04-12
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2014-04-10
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It's becoming more and more clear that avalanche airbags save lives in sketchy avalanche terrain.Perhaps that is why many manufacturers--new...
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2014-04-10
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2014-04-09
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With the launch of the new Steep Series, The North Face is producing functional and durable products for ‘big mountain’...
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2014-04-09
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2014-04-06
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The good folks at Dynafit North America announced that Cody Barnhill will be joining the team as the "lead American influencer in the product...
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2014-04-06
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2014-04-05
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This story is a blast from the past but still relevant. Back in 2011 the Backcountry Skiing Canada crew was down in Salt Lake City for some skiing...
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2014-04-05
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2014-03-31
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The North Face designs manufactures all sorts of outdoor gear for any of your mountain adventures and so it's no surprise that their booth at...
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2014-03-31
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2014-03-30
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Bradley has been running the Mission Pant and Jacket from Helly Hansen for almost a whole season now--so he's equipped to share his...
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2014-03-30
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2014-03-29
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The EVOC Patrol 40L+ is labeled a “spacious professional touring pack for freeriders and freeskiers,” and it certainly fits the bill....
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2014-03-29
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2014-03-28
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The Mountain Equipment Arclight jacket is a lightweight hardshell designed for fast moving adventures in the mountains. Instead of utilizing the...
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2014-03-28
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2014-03-27
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We're winding up a season of testing the Dynastar Cham High Mountain 107 Alpine Touring skis-- and we dig them. They're relatively...
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2014-03-28
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2014-03-26
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tasc Performance is a New Orleans-based performance apparel company with a proprietary bamboo-based fabric (“BamCo”) that aims to...
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2014-03-26
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2014-03-25
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Enter our 'Soap Box Comp' before the end of the month and you could win a Mountain Hardwear Compulsion Jacket. All you have to do is post...
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2014-03-25
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2014-03-24
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Enter our 'Soap Box Comp' before the end of the month and you could win a North Face Superlight Sleeping Bag. All you have to do is post...
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2014-03-24
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2014-03-23
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The five point ski is now a staple of the ski market and represents the latest major iteration on rocker design. Whether you're on one of the...
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2014-03-23
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2014-03-22
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At this years Outdoor Retailer show we spoke with one of the founders of Backcountry Access - Bruce Edgerly, about their new Float Avalanche...
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2014-03-22
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