First Look: BCA Link Mini Radio
BCA’s Link Mini is somewhat modest in size, yet it packs a solid dose of features into the company’s newest radio unit.
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Author: Jason Albert
Tree Well Awareness
Tree wells are small to large voids that form near the base of a tree and its trunk during winter. In this instance, we use the term void as the tree well is a large air pocket. It forms throughout the winter as snow falls when tree branches and boughs prevent snow from infilling the void near the tree’s base. A thick and strong layer of branches and limbs becomes an umbrella, preventing snow from filling in around lower portions of the tree trunk.
What appears to be well-consolidated at the surface could be a facade under which a tree well lurks.
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Local Insights from Canada’s South Coast
A team of two in Canada’s South Coast Range have a compelling newsletter—The Weekly South Coast Conditions Report—to assist those touring in the region to make better informed choices regarding the local snowpack and conditions. Which overall, should increase the fun factor.
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A Must Listen Podcast from Uphill Athlete—Tragedy on the Haute Route: A Conversation with Steve House
Time well spent for any backcountry traveller on the Uphill Athlete Podcast: Tragedy on the Haute Route: A Conversation with Steve House.
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A Tale of Two Protons: The Arc’Teryx Lightweight Hoody and Hybrid Hoody
Coming to play with two fine pieces of active insulation from Arc’Teryx: The Proton Lightweight Hoody and the Proton Hybrid Hoody. Time to compare and contrast.
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