backcountry
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John Wells 09-10 POV Highlights
Rip TV &bull Sep 5, 2010
John Wells skiing on the Fatypus Allota 190, I-Rock 186, G-Butter 178. 3 Minutes of action packed POV from the 09-10 snow season. Locations include: Jackson Hole Backcountry, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, N. Cascades Backcountry, and Blackcomb Mountain. It was… Full Story »
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- backcountry
- Jackson Hole
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Millet Back C 18 Backpack - 1098cu in
Tramdock RSS &bull Sep 5, 2010
Carry what you need-and only what you need-for you next backcountry ski excursion in the compact Millet Back C 18 Backpack. Whether you travel on one board or two, the Back C carries your boards, emergency gear, maps, and an… Full Story »
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- backcountry
- Ski
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K2 WayBack Alpine Ski
Tramdock RSS &bull Sep 3, 2010
You spend the pre-season training your legs to gobble up thousands of vertical as you earn your backcountry turns, and you should have a ski that has the same idea of fun. The K2 WayBack Alpine Ski craves hut-to-hut trips… Full Story »
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- backcountry
- K2
- Ski
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Scarpa Spirit 3 Alpine Touring Ski Boot
Tramdock RSS &bull Sep 3, 2010
Long tours, steep lines, ski mountaineering, AT racing-the Scarpa Spirit 3 Alpine Touring Ski Boots do it all. Their dual-density Pebax shells provide an excellent combination of light weight, control, and flex that takes on any day in the backcountry.… Full Story »
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Stoic Luft Down Insulated Sweater - Women's
Tramdock RSS &bull Sep 2, 2010
If you love to turn and carve, but still want soft snow versatility, grab the Velvet. Carve the groomed, crud, and ice with the Black Diamond Women's Velvet Ski. With an 88mm platform underfoot, you'll have enough surface area to… Full Story »
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Arc'teryx Epsilon AR Softshell Jacket - Women's
Tramdock RSS &bull Sep 2, 2010
Move fast through the backcountry while the Arc'teryx Epsilon AR Softshell Jacket keeps you dry, cool, and curvy. The Arc'teryx Women's Epsilon AR Softshell Jacket uses a bonded polyester shell to shed water and provide incredible breathability for highly aerobic outdoor… Full Story »
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Stoic Luft Hoody Insulated Sweater - Men's
Tramdock RSS &bull Sep 1, 2010
Ski any terrain in any snow conditions you damn well please. Don't askdemand the Scarpa Women's Diva Alpine Touring Boot and rip crud, crust, wind board, powder, groomers, and corn with ease. The women's-specific last and two tongues blend freeride performance and classic AT boot comfort into a burly, no-compromise… Full Story »
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Ortovox Free Rider 24 Plus Pack - 1464cu in
Tramdock RSS &bull Sep 1, 2010
Keep your spine safe and carry your gear with the Ortovox Free Rider Pack. Fasten your skis or snowboard onto the Ortovox Free Rider Pack and head up the mountain. This light pack holds all of your extra layers, snacks, and safety equipment in six separate compartments without weighing you down. Ortovox used their Spine Protection System along with a comfortable neoprene hip-belt to protect your back. This system ensures that the pack will not shift if you fall, but does not restrict movement while you ride. It also distributes the weight of your pack to a wide area so… Full Story »
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Patagonia Powder Bowl Jacket - Men's
Tramdock RSS &bull Sep 1, 2010
Thanks to unique graphics on the frame and strap, and a non-distorting lens, the Smith Fuse Goggles give you stand-out style and an accurate view of the slopes. The Fuse Goggles' frame has an angular look and fits medium-size faces. Open the front vents and prevent fogging on your hardcore hikes in the backcountry or as you work up a sweat on the hill. Smith connected the goggle strap to the frame with a lever, so the strap creates a secure, comfortable fit whether you're wearing a helmet or just a ski hat. See the sizing chart to find info… Full Story »
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Sugarloaf to Offer Lift-Service 'Backcountry' Skiing
Backcountry.com: The Goat &bull Sep 1, 2010
Sugarloaf resort in Maine is rolling out a plan to extend the boundaries of their resort to the next door peak. Lifts will go up, but the hillside will lack the signage and development of the rest of Sugarloaf, which… Full Story »
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- Sugarloaf
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Sugarloaf Expanding Into East Coast's Largest Resort
Transworld Business &bull Sep 1, 2010
Maine's Sugarloaf resort announced a three-phase expansion program called Sugarloaf 2020, which will make it the largest ski resort on the East Coast. The expansion on to neighboring Burnt Mountain will add 270 acres for next season and a total of 655, doubling the resort's terrain and making it the largest resort east of the Rockies. The new terrain will all be gladed, "sidecountry" terrain,… Full Story »
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Prior Launches World's First Women's-Specific Splitboard
Transworld Business &bull Aug 31, 2010
It's been more than fifteen years since the first snowboard was cut in half and hardware mounted to the top to give dedicated backcountry snowboarders the ease of backcountry access that their skiing counterparts had long taken for granted. Since… Full Story »
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DAKINE Collision Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Men's
Tramdock RSS &bull Aug 30, 2010
The Head Monster 102 Ski maintains its fat figure by eating tons of powder and crud on a daily basis. Featuring a fat profile and a high-rise tip, the Head Monster 102 Ski loves to charge open bowls, powder faces,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- backcountry
- DaKine
- Head
- POW
- Ski
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K2 DarkSide Alpine Ski
Tramdock RSS &bull Aug 29, 2010
An invisible force draws you to the K2 DarkSide Alpine Ski, making you feel helpless as a small child. Imposing as the Death Star and good-looking as Ewan McGregor, these big-mountain rocket launchers boast an incredible girth and specialize in… Full Story »
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- backcountry
- K2
- POW
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- Skis
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Stoic Luft Insulated Sweater - Men's
Tramdock RSS &bull Aug 29, 2010
Stash the Stoic Luft Insulated Sweater in your pack before you head out for the early morning ski touryoure going to thank yourself for remembering it at the top of the skin track. Stoic gave the Luft 100-grams of lightweight, synthetic Cirrus insulation so you wont notice the weight in your pack or on your body while you ski or climb. The Lufts 3-D ergonomic fit offers a layer-able fit that wont restrict or inhibit motion. I really like this jacket. WARNING - ORDER A SIZE UP unless you want a very form fitting jacket. The jacket is really warm.… Full Story »
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Dynafit TLT 4 MF Liner
Tramdock RSS &bull Aug 27, 2010
Slip your foot into the Scarpa T1 Telemark Ski Boot for high speeds, big lines, and big turns. If your version of the tele turn involves time in the resort and in demanding backcountry terrain, slip your foot into the Scarpa T1 Telemark Ski Boot and crank some turns. The T1 Telemark Boots' dual density Torsion Frame lends the boot lateral stiffness, giving you a solid platform for laying out high speed turns on the groomers. If tree skiing is more you thing, don't worry, Scarpa gave the Telemark Ski Boot a reduced rocker for lightning quick edge-to-edge transitions. Before… Full Story »
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Ortovox Haute Route 45 Pack
Tramdock RSS &bull Aug 26, 2010
In 4FRNT's dictionary, 'Turbo' translates to 'mini-rocker'. The VCT Turbo Ski celebrates the fifth year of Vincent Dorion's pro model with an early-rising salute to powder love. De-cambering the midsection and adding tip and tail rocker to the standard VCT has turned it from an all-mountain slayer to a deep-snow-loving, sideways-surfing slasher that… Full Story »
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Arc'teryx Scarab Jacket - Men's
SteepandCheap.com &bull Aug 26, 2010
For stop-and-go days of lift riding or backcountry touring, the Arc'teryx Men's Scarab Jacket features Gore-Tex Soft Shell fabric that handles any skin track or pow stash you can throw at it, then asks for seconds please. The functional combination… Full Story »
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Norrona Narvik Gore-Tex Performance Shell Pant - Men's
SteepandCheap.com &bull Aug 26, 2010
Epic days in the backcountry require the waterproof breathable protection of the Norrna Men's Narvik Gore-Tex Performance Shell Pant. This loose-fit freeride pant helps you stay dry and comfortable no matter what conditions you encounter. Reinforced ankle patches stand up… Full Story »
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- backcountry
- Shell
- Ski
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Head Skis USA Joe 105 Alpine Ski
Tramdock RSS &bull Aug 26, 2010
Boasting a torsion-taming carbon casing, wood core, and full twin construction, and big mountain geometry, Heads Joe 105 Alpine Ski likes to go fast, get deep, and turn rarely. Comfortable landing switch in the light stuff, the Joe 105s full… Full Story »
