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2012-05-07
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The Surface Live Free skis are available in two different sizes and has different dimensions and a slightly different turning radius depending on...
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2012-05-07
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2012-05-04
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Travelling in remote locations away from cell phone signal is a part of the wilderness experience that many of us look for when ski touring. In an...
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2012-05-04
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2012-05-01
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The relatively new Magellan eXplorist 610 GPS is part of the eXplorist series which includes the 510, 610 and 710 GPS units. From the outside they...
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2012-05-01
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2012-04-30
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Bob was 78 years old and died of complications stemming from heart surgery on April 18, 2012. Mr. Smith led quite the life, he originally started...
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2012-04-30
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2012-04-29
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BCA is known for their avalanche safety gear and we just took a look two of their sample products--the Arsenal shovel (which came out in...
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2012-04-29
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2012-04-28
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There are various options for ski touring glove system;
1. wear your regular warm resort gloves and deal with the heat, then strip them off when...
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2012-04-28
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2012-04-27
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The BSC team has spent the last few weeks trying to determine which of the many pieces of great gear we reviewed this season should be bestowed...
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2012-04-27
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2012-04-27
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This is the fist of many "Off-Season" reviews we will be working on over the summer months for you. To view them all go to the newly created...
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2012-04-27
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2012-04-25
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Zorba
RAMP skis and snowboards recently announced it's moving its ski and snowboard production state side to Park City, Utah....
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2012-04-25
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2012-04-25
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The Swiss-made Colltex Extreme 100 per cent mohair skins are the “premium” product from a company with more than 40 years experience...
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2012-04-24
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Westcomb has designed a new lightweight down sweater for the 2011/2012 season which utilizes zonal construction to help shed some heat when...
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2012-04-24
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2012-04-22
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admin02
The thing that struck me most about the Dynafit Eruption Down Jacket is that I was barely aware I had it on it was so light. There aren’t...
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2012-04-22
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2012-04-18
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In this review we are going to look at three products which can be used in unison for ultra-light four season camping (weather permitting) or used...
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2012-04-18
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2012-04-18
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What's an Airhole masks?
Think geeky scarf of the 80's with a heap of attitude and fun graphics that enable you to express who...
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2012-04-18
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2012-04-17
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I don't usually take any notice of athlete pro model equipment, as I usually associate it with guys like Jon Olson plastering pictures of...
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2012-04-17
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2012-04-16
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Eddie Bauer's First Ascent range is designed and tested by guides active in the field, a process which promises finely-tuned technical pieces....
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2012-04-16
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2012-04-16
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A few weeks back I mentioned some great iPhone and iPod apps to help you out in the backcountry and I just stumbled upon these iCat products which...
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2012-04-16
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2012-04-14
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The North Face Guide Vest is an unique alternative to a traditional touring pack, offering exceptional storage space and comfort while equally...
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2012-04-14
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2012-04-14
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The North Face’s Super Zephyrus hoodie is a technical mid-layer that provides a remarkable amount of warmth in a comfortable, lightweight...
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2012-04-14
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2012-04-04
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After several months of vigorous testing, The North Face Enzo jacket has proven itself time and time again. Made with Gore Tex’s Pro Shell...
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2012-04-04
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2012-04-03
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When The North Face asked me to review the Haines Tuxedo, a one-piece, I was at first, a little sceptical. I had visions of something day-glow...
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2012-04-03
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2012-04-02
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The more I tour, the more I appreciate less.The Arc’teryx Beta FL Gore-tex Active Shell Jacket, coupled with the Arc’teryx Acto MX...
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2012-04-02
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2012-04-02
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The hood, shoulders, and arms are constructed with durable 3-ply 560NST eVent® PTFE waterproof-breathable membrane; protecting those critical...
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2012-04-02
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2012-03-31
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Two historic icons have come together to create a new ski called the K2 Rolling Stones SideStash Ski, this special edition ski is "50 years in the...
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2012-03-31
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2012-03-30
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When the Backcountry Skiing Canada crew was in Salt Lake for the Outdoor Retailer show a few weeks back, we skied with Cody Barnhill at Snowbird...
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2012-03-30
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