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backcountry-safety-touring
Gifting a pair of SCARPA alpine touring boots is a serious investment — here's how to get the sizing right using the Mondopoint system before you spend $800 or
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backcountry-safety-touring
A beacon gets you found — but a shovel, probe, and radio get you out alive. Here's how to choose and gift the rest of the backcountry safety kit, with clear
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backcountry-safety-touring
Airbag avalanche packs can save your life in a slide — but the BCA Float E2 line has real tradeoffs in volume, trigger system, and total cost that are worth
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apres-accessories-lifestyle
Not sure whether to gift a 50L or 70L ski boot bag? We break down the liter math so the skier in your life gets exactly the right fit for boots, helmet, and
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backcountry-safety-touring
Not all ski packs are built for the same day on the mountain. Here's how to match volume, features, and price to exactly the kind of touring your recipient
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