Stories from Off-Piste
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Trade Show Highlights - Telemark Bindings
Off-Piste &bull Jan 30, 2012
For the first time in a few years there were several new telemark ski bindings at the trade show. G3 debued two fully redesigned telemark bindings, the Enzo and Enzo R. The G3 Enzo marks a new era in G3… Full Story »
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Topics:
- G3
- Ski bindings
- Telemark
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Trade show Highlights - Alpine Touring Boots
Off-Piste &bull Jan 26, 2012
Perhaps, the most impressive offering of gear at the show was the number of new Alpine Touring boots. Not only did the usual suspects like Dynafit, Scarpa and Garmont have multiple new offerings, but alpine boot strong holds like Tecnica even… Full Story »
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Ski Movies - NWAC Fundraiser
Off-Piste &bull Jan 26, 2012
Enjoy an inspiring evening of free riding in the rugged Cascades and majestic Tetons with Crest Pictures and KGB Productions. The two filmmakers have teamed up to share center stage for a fun-filled evening in Seattle on Feb 3. Follow local… Full Story »
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Backcountry Ski Gear - Trade Show Highlights
Off-Piste &bull Jan 24, 2012
The annual winter outdoor industry trade show took place last week in Salt Lake. The Wasatch Range has a habit of delivering less than legendary ski conditions during the event, and this year was no exception. A long dry spell… Full Story »
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Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center Event in PDX
Off-Piste &bull Jan 24, 2012
Winter has finally kicked into gear! Portland, Oregon area skiers can show their support for the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center on Friday, January 27 by attending the Portland premier of Being There, a film by Field Productions. Bring extra… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Avalanche
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K2 Rescue Shovel
Off-Piste &bull Jan 12, 2012
A shovel, the most basic of avalanche safety tools, is one of the least glamorous items in our packs, but we all carry them. We have to. Because when the situation calls for a shovel, there is no substitute. K2… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Avalanche
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Prior Husume - XTC Carbon Construction
Off-Piste &bull Dec 20, 2011
I recently mounted up a new pair of Prior Husume skis built with Prior's new XTC Carbon Construction. Based on the Husume dimensions, the carbon construction reduces the ski weight relative to Prior's standard lay-up and is designed with backcountry… Full Story »
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Dear Santa, We Want Snow
Off-Piste &bull Dec 19, 2011
Mother Nature is marching to her own drum thus far this winter. The Northwest mountains have been uncharacteristically dry and sunny thus far this season, and snowfall around much of the country has stalled out following a nice start to… Full Story »
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Backcountry Skier Christmas Gifts
Off-Piste &bull Dec 12, 2011
Get your favorite backcountry skier set up with something they can really appreciate, Off-Piste branded swag! We've go our usual organic cotton ball caps, and this year, we added Trucker style ball caps, too. If that's not enough, check out… Full Story »
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Topics:
- backcountry
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Shames Mountan, BC
Off-Piste &bull Dec 8, 2011
In the spirit of small town ski culture, I thought this vid was pretty cool. Residents of Terrace, BC are standing up to try and save their local ski hill, Shames Mountain. Friends of Shames: A Skier's Journey EP1 [Season… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Ski
