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NEMO Expands Representation in Western Canada, Southeast US

September 11, 2012 Vermont Sports 2552 Views backcountry, camping, NEMO

From our friends at NEMO Equipment, Inc: NEMO Equipment, Inc., a leader in innovative AirSupported™ and Extreme Conditions tents, sleeping

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Gear Hiking 

Well Water | Six Better Ways to Safe Hydration in the Backcountry

June 1, 2012July 1, 2012 Josh Gleiner 3361 Views backcountry, water filtration

One of the most important considerations to make when exploring the backcountry is planning access to safe drinking water. Over

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Appreciating the Here and Now

March 9, 2012 Greg Rems 2975 Views backcountry, hiking, Skiing, Southern Vermont

Sometimes I come up with these ideas for “epic” trips. A lot of times it takes me a couple of

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K2 LockJaw Ski Pole, BCA Float 36, Long Trail Centennial Red | Gear and Beer Feb-Mar 2012

February 20, 2012June 3, 2015 Josh Gleiner 3938 Views backcountry, backcountry skiing, beer, Skiing

Each month we review outdoor gear and local beer. Want us to review something in particular? Send a note to

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Splitboards at Power Play

January 12, 2012January 12, 2012 Sky Barsch 3178 Views backcountry, handcrafted, split boards

Stopped in Power Play Sports in Mo-Vegas today and had a chance to check out the new splitboard setup. Caleb

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Adventures 

Backcountry Basics (For Real This Time)

November 28, 2011November 28, 2011 Greg Rems 2914 Views backcountry, first aid, preparation, safety, Skiing, winter

Backcountry skiing is exploding right now! With all the upgrades in gear, touring and exploring are much easier and lighter.

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Convenience Store Commissary

November 23, 2011November 23, 2011 Andy Howard 3462 Views 0 Comment backcountry, backpacking, gu, gummy words

One minute and 24 seconds. That’s the record. If you run, know where everything is, have nobody in front of

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Response on Who Should Pay for Backcountry Rescue

November 21, 2011November 19, 2011 Vermont Sports 2937 Views 0 Comment backcountry, rescue, search and rescue, The Great Outdoors

In our November issue, we asked the question, Who should pay for Backcountry Rescue? We received the following response from

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