Salomon
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Training in the Dark Finland Style | Indoor Half-pipes & Lots of Lights
Unofficial Andes &bull Jan 31, 2012
Take a look at how Salomon athlete AJ Kemppainen prepares for the competition season in the high latitudes of Finland. Late snow and fading light has AJ training on indoor ice rinks converted to half-pipes and under the park lights… Full Story »
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Gear West: Binding Position
FasterSkier.com &bull Jan 31, 2012This year has included a lot new for me. A new coach Jacob Beste, a new wax sponsor Swix, a new race team Team Birkie and a new charity/head gear sponsor Team Strong Heart. Also, I have a new ski, boot, and binding sponsor in Fischer. Thus far I have been tremendously happy with all my "new" Nordic… Full Story »
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Gear West: Wedges and Spacers
FasterSkier.com &bull Jan 26, 2012Two years ago Salomon released the SNS wedge, since then we've seen a dramatic increase in the use of products similar to this one. Rottefella released their NNN spacer for this season, and last weekend at the Mayor's Challenge SuperTour… Full Story »
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Outdoor Retailer: Winter Market 2012 Roundup
Feed the Habit &bull Jan 25, 2012
Twice per year, Salt Lake City becomes the center of all things gear. Winter Market 2012 seemed to be bursting at the seams with new products and expanded product lines. Take Salomon, for example they are now using OR to showcase their backcountry-friendly skis, boots and the new Guardian 16 bindings. A handful of other merchants were participating in new and expanded ways. With all the new latest waterproof/breathable fabrics on the market, there's one thing that remains constant - water droplets. With all laminated fabrics from Gore-Tex, eVent, Polartec and the like,… Full Story »
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Salomon Freeski TV Visits Hakuba, Japan
Unofficial Andes &bull Jan 23, 2012
The Salomon crew spent the past couple weeks in Hakuba working on a new episode for Freeski TV. The group consisted of Mike Douglas, Cody Townsend, Tatsuya Tayagaki, Mattias Fredriksson, Jeff Thomas, and Les Anthony. They got plenty of deep… Full Story »
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Quick Review: Salomon Guardian 16 Bindings
Feed the Habit &bull Jan 18, 2012
Last October, Salomon announced the new Guardian 16 touring bindings. Since that time, I've been anxious to see them in person. Heading into Outdoor Retailer, Salomon invited a handful of media to Alta Ski Area to test out the new… Full Story »
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Gear Test: Next Season's Salomon Guardian Binding & Rocker2 Skis
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News &bull Jan 18, 2012OnTheSnow descended on legendary Alta Ski Area in Utah today to meet up with Salomon's crew of athletes, reps and techs. The occasion: taking the new Salomon Guardian 16 backcountry binding for a spin. The Salomon crew hauled along a quiver of 2013 Rocker2 skis, all outfitted with the new binding. After… Full Story »
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The Salomon Guardian 16 AT Binding | Alpenglow Sports Gear Preview
Unofficial Andes &bull Jan 17, 2012
As admitted ski equipment junkies, it is with great anticipation that Alpenglow Sports awaits our circuit of annual January trade shows. Even with the amazing arsenal of backcountry equipment currently on the market, there is without a doubt, always something… Full Story »
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- backcountry
- Marker
- Salomon
- Ski
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Selkirks Touring Mission | Testing the New Salomon Touring Binding
Unofficial Andes &bull Jan 17, 2012
Season five, Episode 11 of Salomon Freeski TV follows Chris Rubens, Elyse Saugstad and Kim Havell into the Selkirk Mountains (interior BC). Their mission to test Salomon's new touring binding the Guardian in a "real touring" environment. Looks like fun.… Full Story »
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The World's Worst Ski Pole
Unofficial Andes &bull Jan 11, 2012
Ski poles, unless they are collapsable or adjustable touring poles, are pretty simple pieces of equipment. This is good, because they do not need to be complex, they just need to be well poles. Two sticks will do if they… Full Story »
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ONE WAY Sport Presents 2012-13 Equipment
FasterSkier.com &bull Jan 7, 2012ONE WAY will offer skiers Nordic skis, boots, bindings (in partnership with the Salomon SNS System), soft goods/gloves/hats, eyewear, footwear, rollerskis, accessories and we will of course continue with XC and Nordic walking poles. With ONE WAY we have you… Full Story »
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Salomon Freeski TV S5 E10 Glacier Express
Unofficial Andes &bull Jan 4, 2012
Salomon Freeski TV is at it again with episode 10 of season 5 (WOW thats a lot of episodes). In this installment Mike Douglas meets up with the coolest guy in skiing, Kaj Zackrisson, for a little romp around Europe… Full Story »
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- Salomon
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- Switzerland
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Salomon Freeski TV Season 5 Episode 10: Glacier Express
Ski & Skiing News - Daily Local Ski News &bull Jan 3, 2012Follow Kaj Zackrisson and Mike Douglas as they ski Switzerland by train. Full Story »
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- Salomon
- Ski
- Switzerland
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NIS: The World's No. 1 Nordic Binding System
FasterSkier.com &bull Dec 25, 2011The Nordic Integrated System (NIS) allows for quick and easy binding installation directly onto the ski, without screws-simply "click-on." The binding is based on NNN technology so that all NNN boots (regardless of age) will fit the binding. Moving the… Full Story »
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Salomon Freeski TV | Season 5 Episode 9
Unofficial Andes &bull Dec 20, 2011
Style - a particular manner or technique by which something is done, created, or performed. This week the Salomon team defines itself in, The Style Episode. UnofficialNetworks.com is a contemporary website that covers the ski and snowboard industry with an… Full Story »
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Go'Probe' Camera Recovered!
Doglotion.com &bull Dec 20, 2011His GoPro flew off after Peter tried to squeeze through a dense patch of trees, resulting in a season-ending blow to his chest. Barely able to breathe, Pete crawled his way back in-bounds and to the lift where patrol could… Full Story »
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Life is short. Follow your dreams.
Ski Chile & Argentina - Andes Skiing & Snowboarding Blog &bull Dec 15, 2011
Life is short & unpredictable. That is a fact that no one can change. At PowderQuest we have always believed in following one's dreams sooner rather than later. The company was founded by a decision made on a life changing… Full Story »
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Generation Alta - Salomon Freeski TV Season 5-Episode 8
Unofficial Andes &bull Dec 6, 2011
Salomon Freeski TV just dropped their latest episode in their on-going web series of clips. Episode 8 takes a look at the ski culture and passion of Alta locals. Featuring ... Read More Full Story »
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Salomon Guardian & Atomic Tracker 16
Ski-Review.com Ski Reviews &bull Nov 30, 2011
Salomon & Atomic have officially announced details of their much anticipated move into the touring bindings market. The Salomon Guardian 16 and Atomic Tracker 16 are the result of a collaboration between the two Amer Sports brands, hoping to tap… Full Story »
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Salomon Freeski TV Northwest Road Trip Part 2 - Insanely Deep Snow!!
Unofficial Andes &bull Nov 22, 2011
Salomon Freeski TV Northwest Road Trip Part 2 - Insanely Deep Snow!! Today, Salomon Freeski TV dropped part 2 of their 2010 trip to the Pacific Northwest. Video includes insanely deep powder skiing shot on one of the deepest days… Full Story »
