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Outdoor Research Exos Gaiters stand up to variable conditions in Pakistan
It was obvious as soon as I removed the OR Exos from their packaging and took one look at all the crucial features that I had never seen on gaiters before, that these were by far the most bomber gaiters imaginable. In the past, the instep strap on other gaiters has always been the first…
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Go Anywhere with Patagonia’s Stretch Element Jacket
We love this hardshell. This winter we wore the men’s and women’s Stretch Element in all conditions, from touring in Grand Teton National Park to competing in the Jackson Hole Freeskiing Open. It is one of the best all-around jackets out there, warm enough for cold days in the winter and light enough to wear…
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La Sportiva Exum Ridge, the best approach shoe we know
After enduring nearly a year of abuse throughout the Tetons, La Sportiva’s Exum Ridge has established itself as my go-to shoe for approaches and scrambles up to easy fifth class.
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MSR XGK EX stove works wonders in Canadian Rockies, Karakorum
I was pretty psyched when the new MSR XGK EX recently showed up at my door for testing. Being well acquainted with its predecessor from a number of trips before, I was immediately impressed with its new looks and features. The first things I noticed were the flexible fuel line, which is definitely the biggest…
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Innovative CiloGear backpack stands up to Everest, Sierra test
The CiloGear WorkSacks are innovative. They can compress without straps or zippers for ultimate functionality, however, they do come with straps for added security. They are super light weight.
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Marmot jacket makes any adventurer a Super Hero
Ever since I got the Marmot Super Hero Jacket, I’ve worn it every day on the hill, and quite often off the hill. I’ve gotten more compliments on the jacket than on any item of skiwear I’ve ever owned (except maybe my neon green Obermeyer pants, but that’s another story), and it’s by far one…
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Sierra ski mountaineering easy with Sterling Rope 7.7mm Ice Thong
When the Sterling Ice Thong 7.7mm 30-meter twin rope arrived at my door, I spent the night rearranging my gear in different backpacks to see how well it stored in each. I was so stoked to see how little space it took up in my daypack.
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Praise for Manzella Arch Angel alpine glove
These gloves are hot! As in warm – and stylish. The Manzella Arch Angel accompanied me this spring to Aspen where I competed in the Colorado Freeskiing Championships. It happened to be a cold, stormy weekend, dumping two feet of snow over the course of a few days. I was worried that I couldn’t see…
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