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2012 4Frnt Click Review

MSRP >>$$430TYPE >>All MountainSIZES >>157, 162, 167, 172, 177DESCRIPTION >> versatile, stiff, stable, likes speed

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2012 Nordica Soul Rider Review

MSRP >>$$750TYPE >>All MountainSIZES >>177, 185DESCRIPTION >> very versatile, playful, light core

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2012 Nordica Hell And Back Review

MSRP >>$$900TYPE >>All MountainSIZES >>153, 169, 177, 185DESCRIPTION >> fast, stable, all wood core, prefers speed

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2012 Atomic Theory Review

MSRP >>$$630TYPE >>All MountainSIZES >>168, 177, 186DESCRIPTION >> playful, fast, adaptive rocker technology, stable at high speeds

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2012 Nordical Nemesis Review

MSRP >>$$900TYPE >>All MountainSIZES >>153, 169, 177, 185DESCRIPTION >> great carver, traditional camber, 98mm underfoot

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2012 Volkl Mantra Review

MSRP >>$$825TYPE >>All MountainSIZES >>170, 178, 186, 194DESCRIPTION >> very light, energetic, designed for speed, torsion box, durable, slight early rise in the tip

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2012 Salomon Twenty Twelve Review

MSRP >>$$750TYPE >>All MountainSIZES >>163, 171, 179, 186DESCRIPTION >> early rise, great one ski quiver, rocker, pulse pad technology, full wood core, playful

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2012 K2 Missdemeanor Review

MSRP >>$499TYPE >>All MountainSIZES >>149, 159, 169DESCRIPTION >> versatile, playful, good on groomers, good on crud, stable, light, womens ski

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2012 K2 Missdemeanor Review

MSRP >>$625 TYPE >>All Mountain SIZES >>149, 159, 169 DESCRIPTION >> versatile, playful, good on groomers, good on crud, stable, light, womens ski

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REI Black Friday 2011 (Deals Online, Ads & In Stores)

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Looking for the best black friday ski deals? You and everyone else! While many of the bigger skiing & riding retail chains aren’t really stepping up to the plate in 2011, we’ve found a few good black friday and cyber monday ski sales.

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Four Fantastic New Backcountry Jackets

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I’m often asked who my favorite jacket manufacturer is. It’s a tough question to answer, because there are just so many good outdoor apparel manufacturers out there (that being said, I’m a real fan of Arcteryx, Patagonia, and Mountain Hardwear.) While it’s hard to limit my preference to one manufacturer or another, every now and [...]

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NTN vs. Traditional Telemark: Three Common Questions

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Seen the new NTN system out on the hill, or in a local shop? While the NTN binding has been out for a few years, it’s just starting to pick up mainstream traction. Without a doubt, some will remain devotees of the traditional binding for years to come (let’s face it – tele skiers aren’t [...]

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Ski Gifts 2011

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Have a skier in your life that you need the perfect gift for? Don’t worry – there are great ski gifts in every price range, for every skier. Check out our roundup of the best ski gifts of 2010 below.

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Ski Area Improvements in 2010/2011

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A new year, a new list of improvements from just about every ski resort where there’s still a turning lift. Snowmaking and “infrastructure” improvements are a given, so we’ve come up with a list of the biggest and most important developments you’ll find in 2010/2011.

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Skiing & Riding Films for 2010/2011

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Another year, another great set of skiing and riding films that you can’t miss. If you aren’t in the habit of kicking your season off by seeing a premiere of a skiing or riding film on tour, you are really missing out. Here’s our list of the best picks for 2010/2011. LIGHT THE WICK by [...]

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Social media takes to the slopes

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Vail’s new Epic Mix pass, set to roll out at Keystone this November, is a unique concept that will bring a foursquare-esque check-in experience to skiing & riding. How it Works The idea is both simple and brilliant. Starting this November, the prolific Epic pass will come equipped with its very own RFID chip, allowing [...]

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