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Review: Fischer Transalp 92 CTI Pro
The Fischer Transalp 92 CTI Pro is a worthwhile consideration for skiers looking for a 90mm-ish ski for spring and high mountain skiing, and/or resort touring.
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Variable: A Film about Perseverance and Heads Up Adirondack Skiing
Over 12 years, brothers Jamie and Doug Kennard skied the Catskill 35 and the 46 Adirondack high peaks. Their film, Variable celebrates the region and shows us some serious moxy and pluck along the way.
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Hardboot Impressions of the Jones’ Ultracraft and Ultrasolution
A hardboot aficionado, Alaska’s Alex Palombo gives his impressions of two Jones’ Snowboards, both carbon offerings, with an eye toward the hardboot rider willing to ski their snowboard.
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Marker Alpinist Heel Riser Repair
For those interested in getting into the nuts and bolts of Marker Alpinist Binding repair, here’s a how-to for remedying floppy risers. Happy tinkering.
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First Look: Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro
A go-to for many ski tourists over the years, Tecnica’s Zero G Tour Pro gets some tweaks. One thing that remains the same is that this four-buckle overlap boot is a keeper. It has a passable (and modestly improved) range of motion and friction and well-established (read as excellent) downhill characteristics. Here’s THR’s first look.
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Tips for Using Your Backcountry Radio…Like a Pro
The High Route’s tips for using your backcountry radio properly. In other words, like a clear and concise pro.
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First Look: Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro
Scarpa introduces the 4-Quattro Pro—part of its beefed-up Quattro line. These four buckle boots play many roles, both on and off-piste. For tourers, they offer real deal support and a range of motion suitable for longer missions when a more supportive boot (read bigger skis and more aggressive skiing) come into play.
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The How’s it Holding Up Review
Part of the gear testing method involves believing in unicorns and rainbows and sifting through the marketing noise to find what works for you. Pete Vordenberg discusses his unicorns and rainbows and how they are holding up.
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