BackCountry
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Bridger ridge run: Lift, hike open backcountry skiing
www.missoulian.com via @SherryDevlin &bull 1 Hour AgoHaving just unloaded off Bridger Bowl Ski Area's Schlasman's Lift, the crew throws their skis over their shoulder to hike the rest of the way to the top of ridge. Before the lift was installed last year, skiers would spend three hours hiking or "skinning" up the ridge. Pausing to soak in the sight, I was thankful I wasn't panting like the day before, hiking at 8,000 feet atop the cliffs… Full Story »
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Better hurry! Deadline today for Wasatch Powder Keg backcountry ski event
www.examiner.com via @WasatchRebel &bull 1 Hour AgoRegistration closes today (March 11) for the 8th Annual Wasatch Powder Keg backcountry ski race, held at Brighton this coming Saturday (March 13). Actually a maximum of 150 racers will be allowed into the race, so if interested, you'd better… Full Story »
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25 Mountain Bike Tours in the Hudson Valley: A Backcountry Guide
singlespeedbicycles.info via @SingleSpdBikes &bull 2 Hours AgoProduct Description Few areas have more to offer the mountain biker than the Hudson Valley, with its scenic beauty, intriguing history, and abundance of trails, organizations, and facilities created expressly for wide-tire devotees. The 25 tours Peter Kick selected for… Full Story »
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Adirondack Legend Jim Goodwin Turns 100
Adirondack Almanack &bull Mar 8, 2010
Jim Goodwin turned a hundred today. It's an occasion that all who love the Adirondacks should celebrate, for perhaps no one loves these mountains more than he does. Goodwin first saw Keene Valley when he was nine years old and… Full Story »
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Washington Skiers Hike 26 Miles in Wrong Direction at Backcountry.com: The Goat
thegoat.backcountry.com via @blondewithBO &bull Mar 8, 2010A pair of East Coast skiers became in the backcountry around Crystal Mountain in Washington, but they managed to reach a road and hail a passing motorist. The guy told them it was about five miles back to Crystal, so… Full Story »
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Should snowboarders that get lost in the backcountry be charged for rescue?
polldaddy.com via @weskibble &bull Mar 8, 2010Despite wanting to say 'they are snowboards, of course!' I think anyone who gets lost in the backcountry should have to pay for their rescue. Full Story »
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The Quest for the Perfect Alpine Touring Boot, Part I
bit.ly via @outsidemagazine &bull Mar 8, 2010It's been years since I bought my first alpine touring set-up, and I'm long overdue for an upgrade. So this season I set about testing all sorts of equipment in search of the perfect quiver. Step one: boots. I tested… Full Story »
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Cocoon AirCore Pillow
www.outdoorinformer.com via @Jankovitch &bull Mar 6, 2010Space is the final frontier? For a backpacker, the struggle for space within a backpack is a frontier that will never be fully conquered. Gear and apparel is getting lighter and more compact, but you still seem to have an… Full Story »
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8th Annual Backcountry Ski Festival Starts Saturday
Adirondack Almanack &bull Mar 5, 2010
This coming weekend (March 6th and 7th) The Mountaineer in Keene Valley will be hosting the 8th Annual Adirondack Backcountry Ski Festival. Although most of the clinics have been filled, there are still two openings in the Karhu Traverse (Tahawus… Full Story »
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Backpacking trail gourmet: Backcountry belly warmers part one
www.examiner.com via @Bkcntryvagabond &bull Mar 4, 2010As the evenings begin to cool off across the country backpackers are trading in their in their lightweight poly-pro shirts for fleece jackets and cozy mittens. There is nothing better than settling in after a long day on the trail… Full Story »
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Source Of False Beacon Alarms Discovered
Outside Blog &bull Mar 4, 2010
A confusing and frustrating rescue mission has come to an end after two months, as reported by denverpost.com. The owner of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) unwittingly triggered several (9 to be exact) false rescue searches in a 30 day… Full Story »
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Backcountry First Semi Annual Sale of 2010
Gear and Outdoor Industry Blog &bull Mar 3, 2010Well, better late than never. Sorry we didn't get this posted earlier. But either way, you can't go wrong with Backcountryor any of their other branded web stores for that matter. Full Story »
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The North Face Men's Aconcagua Jacket
bensbargains.net via @dealdays &bull Feb 27, 2010Backcountry has the The North Face Men's Aconcagua Jacket (green, black, brown, blue, grey) for $90 with free shipping. Features goose down insulation and quick drying, water and wind-resistant nylon shell. Available in five different colors. Registration takes seconds! Once… Full Story »
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Kayland Legend Rev & Zephyr reviews
www.examiner.com via @OutdoorInformer &bull Feb 25, 2010Get alerts when there is a new article from the Outdoor Recreation Gear Examiner. Read Examiner.com's terms of use. Full Story »
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Avalanche Near Aspen Kills One — Falls Only 200 Vertical Feet
www.wildsnow.com via @PulseOnSkiing &bull Feb 25, 2010Backcountry avalanche terrain in this area of Colorado has been incredibly dangerous. Even before recent storms dropped several feet of snow in places, the snowpack was so unstable that people were remote triggering avalanches that ran in odd places, such… Full Story »
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Jackson Hole Backcountry Snowboarding
www.xforce.ws via @dunglantq &bull Feb 25, 2010Backcountry snowboarding at Jackson Hole Ski Resort with Chase Cleveland, Nick Ennen, Aaron Pfeffer, Jeremy Dubs, Chuck, and Owen Ashley. Jackson Hole is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world. We toured into the backcountry in search… Full Story »
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Winter's not over tillthe snow goes
www.calgaryherald.com via @colletts &bull Feb 25, 2010Billy ought to strap on a pair of snowshoes before making his predictions. Winter shows no signs of abating on many of the province's snowshoe trails. And that's good news for snowshoers who expect to be revelling in the white… Full Story »
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South Florida fishing report
www.miamiherald.com via @justgofishin &bull Feb 25, 2010Henry Caimotto from the Snook Nook Bait and Tackle in Jensen Beach reported plenty of bait along the beaches, Spanish mackerel in the inlets, kingfish in 50 feet of water, lots of blackfin tuna around Push Button Hill in 150… Full Story »
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Vail and Summit County Backcountry Avalanche Forecast
avalanche.state.co.us via @powderauthority &bull Feb 24, 2010This morning there is a skier missing near the Lindley Hut in the Aspen zone. This is a suspected avalanche accident. Search and Rescue and CAIC staff will visit the accident site this morning. We hope this is not Colorado's… Full Story »
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Aspen avalanche victim ID'd as local carpenter
oohja.com via @BiobagBigDog &bull Feb 24, 2010ASPEN - The backcountry skier who died Tuesday in an avalanche south of Aspen has been identified as local carpenter John Joseph Kelley. According to Pitkin County coroner Dr. Steve Ayers, Kelley died of suffocation. Multisystem trauma was a contributing… Full Story »
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