Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9mm Rope Review

Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9mm Review: Lightweight, Cut-Resistant Alpine Climbing Rope The Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9mm stands out as a high-performance alpine rope built for climbers who need a balance of low weight,…
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Raide TourTech Bib Review

Raide TourTech Bib Review The Raide TourTech Bibs are built for ski tourers who look to go further.  They offer a great balance of breathability and weather protection. Their hybrid design combines stretchy/ breathable softshell material…

Blue Ice Stache 90l Pack Review

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Blue Ice Stache 90l Pack Review: Blue Ice Stache 90l Pack Review: Due to catastrophic delamination , I had to retire my expedition pack. I didn’t want to spend $500+ on a pack so I settled on the Blue Ice Stache 90l pack. Its price point…

Raide LF 40L Review

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ATK Trofeo Binding Review

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ATK Trofeo Binding Review The ATK Trofeo is an incredibly light ski touring binding. It features nicely machined aluminum components and provides decent functionality. However, there are major issues with the rotation of the heal…

Rocky Mountain Solo C90 Review

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Built for gravel—rolls well on the road. Rocky Mountain Solo C90 Review: The Rocky Mountain Solo C90 is one of the best gravel bikes on the market. Its slack geometry makes it handle like a mountain bike in technical terrain.…

How to Fix a Tubeless Tire

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Have you gotten a bad puncture while out riding? Tubeless tires can be repaired rather than replaced. Here’s how to fix a tubeless tire. Plugs work.  A puncture struck 10 kilometers into a ride. This hole took three plugs to hold…

Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex thermo80 Jacket Review

Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex thermo80 Jacket Review: I’ve been using the Norrona Lofoten thermo80 jacket for storm skiing and the colder windier days this winter. I like using an insulated shell as it speeds up transitions and makes for more…