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Skybox Pro 12

2010 Yakima Skybox Pro 12 priced around $510.00

Reviewed on 03/02/10 | By Ski Waheenie

First of all, if you don't have a rooftop cargo carrier to transport your skis & gear, you're missing out bigtime. It's so great to keep all that snow and dirt out of the car (not...view
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Down Sweater Jacket

2009 Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket priced around $200.00

Reviewed on 02/18/10 | By Skater

The Patagonia Down Sweater is my favorite jacket. It is sleek, feminine, and warm without being bulky. It stashes easily in a pack, and has a great color....view
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Stoke Skis

2010 Dynafit Stoke Skis priced around $799.95

Reviewed on 02/13/10 | By powderjunky

I tested the Dynafit Stoke skis on firm pack and they were very agile and stable. If a ski skis this well on crap, you know it will dominate in the soft stuff. If you are looking f...view
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Trinity Badlands Hardshell Pants

2009 Go Lite Trinity Badlands Hardshell Pants priced around $150.00

Reviewed on 02/11/10 | By PorkChop

The GoLite Badlands Trinity is an extremely light, minimalist shell that is comfortable and affords excellent range motion with four way stretch construction. These would be a good...view
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Storm

2009 Patagonia Storm priced around $200.00

Reviewed on 01/25/10 | By Dark Star

This is a great soft shell pant that's durable and meant to work with those of us that ascend as much as we descend in a given day. The built in mini-gaiter keeps snow out, and the...view
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Guide Glove

2010 Black Diamond Guide Glove priced around $160.00

Reviewed on 01/15/10 | By Dark Star

If you're looking for warm gloves that actually perform, this might be your best option. Although there is a possibility of cold hands if your circulation is not up to par, I don't...view
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Exum Pants

2010 Marmot Exum Pants priced around $349.95

Reviewed on 01/06/10 | By Dark Star

The Marmut Exum pants are the only pants you'll ever need in the never-ending list of gear for a backcountry skier. As I mentioned, they will not fully insulate you on super cold d...view
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Backcountry Bomb

2009 Backcountry Bomb Backcountry Bomb priced around $30.00

Reviewed on 12/22/09 | By powderjunky

The Backcountry Bomb is the best cornice cutting tool out there. I have used rope for a while to cut cornices and this tool makes it much faster, safer and easier. The Bomb also ma...view
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Ascensionist

2009 Patagonia Ascensionist priced around $250.00

Reviewed on 12/12/09 | By Swiss Miss

Ladies: you need a new softshell: Must be breathable, weather resistant, have a good hood, pockets that fit skins, and not much more. Look no further than the Patagonia Ascensionis...view
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Virus Tour AT Boot

2009 Dalbello Virus Tour AT Boot priced around $690.00

Reviewed on 12/11/09 | By powderjunky

The Dalbello Virus AT Boot is the best touring boot out there. I recently bought some Black Diamond Factors and was blown away by how stiff they skied and how great the tour mo...view
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Kode 38

2009 Osprey Kode 38 priced around $159.00

Reviewed on 11/14/09 | By powderjunky

The Osprey Kode 38 ski pack is not a very functional ski pack. The ski carry leaves much to be desired and is way too complicated and takes way too long. Other features on this pac...view
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Skookum Alpine Touring Boots

2009 Scarpa Skookum Alpine Touring Boots priced around $768.95

Reviewed on 10/29/09 | By powderjunky

The Scarpa Skookum Alpine Touring Boots are probably one of the best downhill performance boots Scarpa makes. For most of my touring life I have used the scarpa Denali's and I hate...view
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Compact EXP 12

2009 Deuter Compact EXP 12 priced around $110.00

Reviewed on 09/30/09 | By Freedom Rider

The Deuter Compact EXP 12 pack is a well-designed pack constructed with nothing but durable lightweight materials. I bought it thinking that I would need to use all 850 cu. in. for...view
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Lana 25

2009 Marmot Lana 25 priced around $89.99

Reviewed on 09/16/09 | By hotChocolate

The Marmot Lana 25 is a woman's backpack that is a great option while you are waiting for winter. It does not carry skis, but it does carry ice axes, making it a great choice for q...view
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Briza 75

2009 Arcteryx Briza 75 priced around $375.00

Reviewed on 09/01/09 | By snowNinjas

If you're packing for an expedition-style trip, these packs are bombproof. They're rugged enough to stand up to some serious abuse, they're easy to use, and the suspension system ...view
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Scree Pants

2009 Marmot Scree Pants priced around $100.00

Reviewed on 08/25/09 | By Swiss Miss

The Marmot Scree pants are good technical softshell pants best used for big days in the mountains or spring ski tours. They're tough, durable, and very stretchy, but they could use...view
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Nano Puff Pullover

2009 Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover priced around $150.00

Reviewed on 08/04/09 | By powderjunky

The Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover is great for an emergency layer, kickin it around a camp fire, as an under layer. The insulation works great even when wet. Its small size (it stu...view
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Morph

2009 Merrell Morph priced around $129.00

Reviewed on 07/05/09 | By Ski Waheenie

Props to Merrell for bringing fashion and creativity to the outdoor clothing industry. This jacket is truly innovative. You are getting the equivalent of 4 reversable lightweight ...view
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Whippet

2009 Black Diamond Whippet priced around $89.95

Reviewed on 06/10/09 | By Ski Waheenie

I know this sounds like an advertisement, but trust me, You want to buy a whippet. You will be happy to have it! I have no affiliation with Black Diamond- I simply love the produ...view
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Wool 1 T-Shirt

2009 Patagonia Wool 1 T-Shirt priced around $75.00

Reviewed on 05/19/09 | By Dark Star

An amazing piece of clothing put together right here is the USA. You have to machine wash cold and lay flat to dry or funky things will happen to your magic t-shirt. This really is...view
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Tempo

2009 Marmot Tempo priced around $90.00

Reviewed on 05/13/09 | By Ski Waheenie

At only $90, this jacket is a must have. It's extremely comfortable and versatile. You'll wear it every day....view
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Stretch Ascent Jacket

2009 Patagonia Stretch Ascent Jacket priced around $300.00

Reviewed on 05/07/09 | By Dark Star

Patagonia usually makes bomber equipment and this is no exception. Although it's not specifically designed for skiers, it works well as a storm day shell with a down under layer, o...view
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Megawatt

2009 Black Diamond Megawatt priced around $799.99

Reviewed on 05/05/09 | By powderjunky

The 2010 Megawatt is one of the funnest, most versatilest (forgive my poor grammar) skis available. Because of the rocker tips that help keep the tips on top, it skis amazing in al...view
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Xenon

2008 Mountain Hardwear Xenon priced around $250.00

Reviewed on 05/01/09 | By Swiss Miss

The Xenon pants are a great choice for backcountry skiers in wet environments. They are as lightweight and breathable as many softshell pants with all the weather protection and du...view
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Shelter

2009 Nau Shelter priced around $325.00

Reviewed on 04/27/09 | By AwesomePatrol

This is a high end waterproof/weatherproof jacket that is a good investment for you and the earth. If you are looking to make a green conscious purchase this is the jacket for you!...view
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