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Gear Ticker: Muppets, Matt Samet and Polartec Alpha

Gear Ticker: Muppets, Matt Samet and Polartec Alpha

Burton introduces Muppet Snowboards, Matt Samet has a new book, and Polartec has new insulation technology.

Hot Trend: Splitboards on the Uptrack

Hot Trend: Splitboards on the Uptrack

The splitboard market is blowing up. Mike Horn picks a few of this season's early favorites.

3 Top Alpine Touring Bindings (2012)

3 Top Alpine Touring Bindings (2012)

Jordan White put in plenty of uphill and downhill time testing some of the top AT bindings on the market. Here are three of his top picks.

Rock and Roll Shred Heaven: A Quick History of Bands and Boards

Rock and Roll Shred Heaven: A Quick History of Bands and Boards

Burton's collaboration with the Grateful Dead highlights a long history between snowsports and rock and roll.

Live from Las Vegas: Interbike Intelligence Report

Live from Las Vegas: Interbike Intelligence Report

Doug Schnitzspahn hit Interbike hard at Las Vegas. Here is his report.

 Amazon Essentials: Packing for the Trip of a Lifetime

Amazon Essentials: Packing for the Trip of a Lifetime

Eugene Buchanan goes deep on the gear that took him to the source of the Amazon.

1st Look: Big Agnes FishHook SL2

1st Look: Big Agnes FishHook SL2

Eugene Buchanan gets a 1st Look at the new Big Agnes zipper-less, magnetic tent.

RIP Tom Sims: Colin Bane Remembers a Snowboard Legend

RIP Tom Sims: Colin Bane Remembers a Snowboard Legend

Colin Bane talks about all of the ways Tom Sims changed snowboarding.

Exclusive: Chris Davenport Talks Ski Boots, Scarpa

Exclusive: Chris Davenport Talks Ski Boots, Scarpa

Chris Davenport talks Scarpa, ski boots, and why there's so much excitement in backcountry design right now.

Snowpulse Avalanche Airbag Cartridge Recalled

Snowpulse Avalanche Airbag Cartridge Recalled

CPSC issues avy airbag cartridge recall.

Ski Industry Icon Tim Petrick Returns to K2

Ski Industry Icon Tim Petrick Returns to K2

Gear Institute talks to Tim Petrick about his return to K2 Skis.

Pack to the Future: 3 Trend Setters On the Horizon

Pack to the Future: 3 Trend Setters On the Horizon

The Gear Institute takes a look at three potential game-changing packs from the Outdoor Retailer Show.

‘Hoji’ is Hot! Dynafit Signs Skier to Multi-Faceted Deal

‘Hoji’ is Hot! Dynafit Signs Skier to Multi-Faceted Deal

Eric 'Hoji' Hjorleifson talks exclusively with Gear Institute about his new relationship with Dynafit.

Why I went with Salomon

Why I went with Salomon

Greg Hill on what his new deal with Salomon means for backcountry skiing.

How to Toprope Without a Partner

How to Toprope Without a Partner

10 Easy Steps for Rigging the Petzl Mini Traxion for Self Belay

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