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Sierra Designs Transporter Glove - Gear Review
GEAR.com &bull Jan 27, 2012
For just a couple of seasons now, Sierra Designs has been turning out some great gloves. But in my opinion with the Transporter glove they have now hit the mark almost dead-on, design-wise. First of all, they are an under-the-cuff design. I prefer under-the-cuff, for the simple look it provides and that you don't have a gauntlet bunching up all your jacket around your wrist.… Full Story »
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Columbia Omni-Heat Bugaglove Max Electric Gloves Review
GEAR.com &bull Jan 20, 2012
With the Columbia Bugaglove Max Electric Gloves gone are the days of frozen hands and fingers. Columbia gave me a pair of gloves to test this winter and here's what I thought. When I first heard about the Columbia Electric products I was highly skeptical. Adding electric heat… Full Story »
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Outdoor Research Havoc Jacket Review
GEAR.com &bull Jan 18, 2012
In short, the Outdoor Research Havoc Jacket is one of the best jackets I own. It's lightweight, versatile, and extremely comfortable. Outdoor Research got so many things right with the Havoc. The lightweight Primaloft insulation is just enough to help… Full Story »
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Osprey Karve 16 Sidecountry Pack - Gear Review
GEAR.com &bull Jan 1, 2012
Osprey is the backpack brand that many others aspire to be. It is focused squarely on extremely well-designed high end packs as a primary competence. As such, it can charge more than many other brands can. Because if you've ever tried an Osprey pack,… Full Story »
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Drift HD 170 Stealth Point-of-View Camera
GEAR.com &bull Dec 31, 2011
Looking to film your latest epic? Consider the Drift HD 170 Stealth Point-of-View Camera for your filming needs, especially if you've got some mad filming skills and are looking for a camera that can keep up with them. Never having owned a Point-of-View camera before (or a video camera, for that matter), I was super stoked to take the Drift out backcountry skiing with me to chronicle some of the amazing terrain I have the opportunity to be skiing right… Full Story »
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K2 SideKick Skis
GEAR.com &bull Dec 29, 2011
New for the 2011/2012 season, the K2 SideKick is just wider than the GotBacks (102 underfoot), but not as wide as any of the twin-tipped team skis, like the MissDirected (117 underfoot). A member of k2s Backside Adventure series, the Sidekick became my primary backcountry ski for the beginning of the season. After a few months of skiing it, here's my… Full Story »
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Topics:
- backcountry
- K2
- POW
- Ski
- Skis
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Icebreaker Tech Top
GEAR.com &bull Dec 20, 2011
Icebreaker, the veritable king of the wool world, has your back if you still don't have a gift for that active individual on your holiday gift list. The Icebreaker Tech Top, a midweight base layer, has almost all the functional… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Drop
- Icebreaker
- Ski
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RuffWear Omnijore Harness System
GEAR.com &bull Nov 26, 2011
Winter is in full swing up here, which means that both Alpine and Nordic ski season are jamming. For me and my dog Baker, this means more opportunities to practice skijoring using our Ruffwear Omnijore Joring Harness System. What is Joring? Joring is any sport where your dog essentially pulls you while you are moving as well. While skijoring is certainly the most common, with the release of the… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Skijoring
- Skis
- Ski season
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In For Review- K2 SideKick Skis and Trim to Fit Skins
GEAR.com &bull Nov 6, 2011
Just as it's started dumping up here in Alaska, new toys from K2 have arrived, begging to be skied! The K2 SideKick will be my primary backcountry ski this season. I'll be mounting them with the new Dynafit Radical STs,… Full Story »
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Top 3 Women's Essentials for a Day Hike
GEAR.com &bull Oct 27, 2011
We've had a spectacular fall in Tahoe this year. There's nothing better than hiking, biking, or spending the last days before winter on the Lake. After living in Tahoe for nearly years I've learned there are a few key elements… Full Story »
