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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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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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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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Hot Pink Premium Insoles

2009 Superfeet Hot Pink Premium Insoles priced around $47.95

Reviewed on 04/07/09 | By Swiss Miss

If you don't have some sort of custom insole in your ski boots (or in every pair of shoes you own for that matter) you are missing out! Each brand seems to have a different fit- so...view
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Zzero 4 U TF

2008 Dynafit Zzero 4 U TF priced around $569.95

Reviewed on 03/20/09 | By Swiss Miss

If you have a medium to high-volume foot and larger than average calves, these boots may be a good fit for you. Although they are fairly light for a 4-buckle AT boot, you may want ...view
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Joules

2008 Black Diamond Joules priced around $599.99

Reviewed on 01/20/09 | By Swiss Miss

As another reviewer put it: "The Joule is more like that demanding friend who won't let you get away with bad habits or being lazy." The Joules are stiff for a womens ski, and ther...view
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