Gear
What's ON in the off season
What's ON in the off season

Even when the ski areas are closed, there's a lot more going on than melting snow and mud. Check out the food, beer and adventure afoot in the mountains this spring and early summer.

by Shauna Farnell 4/04/2013 7:10 PM

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Top 5 tips for skiing powder
Top 5 tips for skiing powder

Still afraid to dive off the groomers and into the deep stuff? Northstar ski school veteran instructor Mike Hafer shares his tips on how to take the plunge into powder skiing.

by Cody Hanson 1/18/2013 11:47 AM

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How to Layer. Tips from Helly Hansen
How to Layer. Tips from Helly Hansen

The experts at Helly Hansen provide layering tips for a warmer, drier and happier experience on the mountain.

by Amy Kemp 1/10/2013 1:49 AM

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GoPro Hero3 review: are you ready for this much camera?
GoPro Hero3 review: are you ready for this much camera?

Northstar California Resort takes the new GoPro Hero3 Black and Hero3 Silver for a spin. This is what we discover.

by Cody Hanson 1/06/2013 10:58 AM

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Stand Up Paddleboard NOW
Stand Up Paddleboard NOW

This is the closest you will get to walking on water.

by Rachel Walker 8/22/2012 12:37 PM

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A mountain girl's guide to Instagram
A mountain girl's guide to Instagram

Like most of my friends, I am obsessed with the Instagram application on my ipod touch. #hipstagram "Watch your heros, keep up with your friends, spy on your family." I guess this is what we do in this new millennium.

by Anonymous 7/10/2012 2:57 AM

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Colorado's where to ride guide
Colorado's where to ride guide

There's a reason Colorado is considered the Mountain Biking capital of the Rockies. Check out any of these rides to see why.

by Rachel Walker 6/15/2012 12:13 PM

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Swix F4 Universal Paste Wax review
Swix F4 Universal Paste Wax review

Snow Squad member James Gardiner takes a chance on SWIX's F4 Universal Paste Wax and likes the results.

by James Gardiner 5/16/2012 9:28 PM

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Sprint Photon Motorola 4G: A phone for all occasions
Sprint Photon Motorola 4G: A phone for all occasions

This season I was given the brand new Sprint Photon Motorola 4G smartphone to test in the rugged Rocky Mountains. By far I was impressed by three great new atrributes to the Android phone, perfect for the avid cell phone user.

by Chris Yonushewski 4/28/2012 2:01 PM

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5 reasons I love my Sprint 4G Phone
5 reasons I love my Sprint 4G Phone

Sprint is the phone server made for the mountain and here I give you the run down on why I love my Sprint Motorola 4G Android.

by Kate Thomas 4/26/2012 9:33 PM

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Prep your gear for summer fun
Prep your gear for summer fun

A great new gear-repair book teaches you how to make your trusty backcountry tools go the distance.

by Kelly Bastone 4/26/2012 12:15 PM

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Helly Hansen outerwear review
Helly Hansen outerwear review

After a full season of shredding in my Helly Hansen get up, it’s time for a good ole product review. See if the Breacan jacket and Mission mid-layer make the grade after this season’s rigorous field-testing.

by Kevin Arnold 4/23/2012 9:20 PM

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