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Avalanche Safety Course – New AIARE 1-Day Refresher
Fall weather has finally kicked into gear here in the PNW. As the snow starts to paint the peaks white, the urge to ski builds. It’s time to dust off your gear, check your skins and fit your boots (read…
Features
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Protein vs. Calories: What Matters Most on a Multi-Day Bikepacking Trip
A long day in the saddle can burn thousands of calories. Running low on fuel is a fast track to…
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DIY Chain Wax Stand for $30 or Less
If you have tried waxing your chain, you likely know the advantages. I’m talking a smooth, clean drivetrain. If you’re…
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Summer Gear Storage Tips – How to Store Climbing Skins, Skis, Beacon
As the main ski season comes to a close, it’s worth giving some thought to storing your climbing skins, skis,…
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Arc’teryx Rush Jacket and Pants – Lightweight GORE PRO for the Backcountry
Terrain choices and weather patterns shift daily, and your layers need to adapt. The Arc’teryx Rush jacket and pants are…
Gear
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Rocky Talkie Radios – Maximize Range with a Whip Antenna
Technology has made it easier than ever to stay connected in the backcountry. Between satellite messengers, GPS devices and expanding…
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Swiss+Tech Micro-Plier – Minimalist Multi-Tool
Most backcountry skiers (bikepackers, hikers, etc) will agree that a multi-tool is essential to any backcountry repair kit. The multi-tool…
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Why You Should Use a Sleeping Quilt – Thermarest Vesper Quilt
When bikepacking, storage space is precious, and every piece of gear needs to earn its place. Packing light starts with…
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Patagonia Houdini Jacket – Simplicity at Its Best
The best gear is the stuff that simply becomes part of your adventure kit, no debate required. The Patagonia Houdini…
Avalanche Safety
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Avalanche Safety Course – New AIARE 1-Day Refresher
Fall weather has finally kicked into gear here in the PNW. As the snow starts to paint the peaks white,…
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Avalanche Education Online
Avalanche safety education is better than ever. Between improved forecasting and conditions reporting, the unified teaching curriculum brought by AIARE,…
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BCA Dozer 2H Avalanche Shovel – We Dig It
Avalanche shovels are the kind of gear we hope to never really use for their intended purpose of recovering a…
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Avalanche Beacon Tech – Barryvox S2
Since the advent of digital signal processing and the three-antenna transceiver design, avalanche beacon tech advances have been relatively incremental.…
Adventure Ride Essentials
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Why You Should Use a Sleeping Quilt – Thermarest Vesper Quilt
When bikepacking, storage space is precious, and every piece of gear needs to earn its place. Packing light starts with…
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DIY Chain Wax Stand for $30 or Less
If you have tried waxing your chain, you likely know the advantages. I’m talking a smooth, clean drivetrain. If you’re…
The Vault
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Backcountry Skier Personalities – The Gearhead
Backcountry skiers can be a curious bunch. We come in a variety of flavors, and there are several easy stereotypes…
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Backcountry Skier Personalities – The Newbie
We’ve all been there. New gear or new to the sport, the Newbie is both endearing and embarrassing. You needn’t…
Industry News
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Blown-In – Outdoor and Ski Industry News
Blown-In is a semi-regular look at the latest ski and outdoor industry news, featuring a collection of press releases, new…
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Blown In – Outdoor Industry News
Blown-In is a semi-regular look at the latest ski, bike and outdoor industry news, featuring a collection of press releases,…
Movies
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2026 Ski Movie Trailers
Fire up your ski stoke with the latest 2026 ski movies and trailers. All of the best 2026 ski films…
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MTB History – Born From Junk
Born From Junk traces the roots of mountain biking back to its raw beginnings in Crested Butte, Colorado, where a…