Topic: Equipment

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Thursday, September 02, 2010 - 11:00 AM


from the outdoor gearheads at First Tracks!! Online Media

Salt Lake City, UT -
With the new ski and snowboard season closer than you think, it's time to load your smartphone with the latest snowsports apps to prepare for the season ahead.
Read full article: 'Smartphone Apps for Skiers and Snowboarders'

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 09:00 AM


From the outdoor gearheads at First Tracks!! Online Media

Two Harbors, MN -
Shedding even an ounce here and an ounce there adds up to a remarkable difference in pack weight. While some overnight backcountry travelers will even cut handles off of toothbrushes to save weight, there are easier ways, such as the new Überlight CTF3 Drysacks from Granite Gear.
Read full article: 'New Ultra-Light Drysacks from Granite Gear Keep Pack Weight Down'

Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 12:00 PM


From the outdoor gearheads at First Tracks!! Online Media

Ogden, Utah -
The limited but rapidly growing alpine touring (AT), or randonnée segment of the ski equipment market will have one more player this year, as Salomon will bridge the gap this winter with its new Quest series of boots.
Read full article: 'Salomon Entering Alpine Touring Market This Winter with Quest Series of Ski Boot'

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 09:00 AM


Ogden, UT - Hart Ski Corp.'s CEO announced Tuesday that the company is relocating from Wayzata, Minn., near Minneapolis, to join other ski, snowboard and outdoor companies in the northern Utah city of Ogden.

Read full article: 'Hart Skis Moving to Utah'

Monday, May 17, 2010 - 12:45 PM


Lakewood, CO - According to preliminary findings of the 2009/10 National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) National Demographic Study, 57 percent of skiers and snowboarders at U.S. ski areas now wear helmets.

Read full article: 'New Study Shows Ski and Snowboard Helmet Use on the Rise'

Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 08:00 AM


Waterbury, VT - Rome Snowboards Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, on Wednesday announced a voluntary recall of approximately 3,100 snowboard bindings sold in the U.S. and Canada in 2009. Officials are urging consumers to stop using the recalled bindings immediately due to a fall hazard.

Read full article: 'Rome Snowboard Bindings Recalled'

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 05:55 PM


Salt Lake City, UT - Backcountry ski and climbing gear specialist Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd., has signed an agreement to be purchased by Clarus Corporation for $90 million.

Read full article: 'Utah-Based Ski Gear Maker Black Diamond Equipment Sold'

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 02:00 PM


From the outdoor gearheads at First Tracks!! Online Media



Salt Lake City, UT -
We recently field tested a new outerlayer offering from Sierra Designs, the Rad Jacket, a three-layer waterproof breathable piece with many more features than its reasonable $239 price tag implies.

Read full article: 'New Feature-Laden Rad Jacket from Sierra Designs Carries an Enviable Price Tag'

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 08:00 AM


From the outdoor gearheads at First Tracks!! Online Media

Salt Lake City, UT -
You're spending a few days or more in the backcountry, but you want to keep that cell phone topped off in case of emergency. You don't want to pack in the extra weight of spare camera batteries to capture that special sunset scene or blower powder run, either.

Read full article: 'New Solar Charger from Brunton Provides Reliable Power in Remote Locations'

Friday, January 08, 2010 - 10:00 AM


Boulder, CO - After years in development, Boulder's Backcountry Access has finally shipped its long-awaited Tracker2 avalanche beacon, the successor to the popular Tracker DTS. Concurrently, the Boulder-based firm has also released a simplified, and less costly, avalanche airbag system.

Read full article: 'BCA Ships New Tracker2 Beacon, Avalanche Airbag'

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