Avalanche Beacon Tech – Barryvox S2
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by Dave Waag
1d ago
Since the advent of digital signal processing and the three-antenna transceiver design, avalanche beacon tech advances have been relatively incremental. There have been minor design updates, processing improvements and some promising features like voice direction and signal flagging. Nonetheless, for the average user, it’s hard to see the differences between most beacons.  The Barryvox S2 by Mammut aims to change... Read More The post Avalanche Beacon Tech – Barryvox S2 appeared first on Off-Piste Magazine ..read more
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Tour Better – Backcountry Skiing Tips
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by Dave Waag
1w ago
Tour Better Backcountry skiing is a balance of adventure, fitness and skills. The more you tour, the better your systems and the smoother the day. I surveyed a few ski pals for their favorite backcountry skiing tips and tricks for making the most of any ski tour. From planning and layering to gear maintenance and must-have items, here are our... Read More The post Tour Better – Backcountry Skiing Tips appeared first on Off-Piste Magazine ..read more
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Heart of the Mountain – Shames Mountain, BC
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by Dave Waag
3w ago
British Columbia is well-known for its legendary snowpack and deep, wide-ranging mountains. While places like Whistler and Revelstoke have well-deserved reputations for deep snow and expansive terrain, BC is home to numerous small, local ski hills that offer much more than the sum of their parts. Shames Mountain, outside of Terrace, BC, is one such place. Facing closure in 2008,... Read More The post Heart of the Mountain – Shames Mountain, BC appeared first on Off-Piste Magazine ..read more
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Swift. Silent. Deep – The Legacy of the Jackson Hole Air Force
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by Dave Waag
3w ago
The Legacy of the Jackson Hole Air Force In the early 1980s, a group of dedicated skiers began pushing beyond the Jackson Hole Ski Resort boundaries in search of untracked powder snow and steep terrain. Their story is about ski bum culture, ski area policy and the rise of freeride skiing. Swift. Silent. Deep. is a 2009 ski film that... Read More The post Swift. Silent. Deep – The Legacy of the Jackson Hole Air Force appeared first on Off-Piste Magazine ..read more
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Pinnacle Alpine Insulation – Arc’teryx Cerium SV Down Jacket
Off-Piste Magazine
by Dave Waag
1M ago
Everyone will agree that a warm, puffy jacket is required equipment for backcountry skiing. It’s your ticket to comfortable transitions and lightweight insurance for staying warm in the case of an emergency. When it comes to lightweight, packable warmth, nothing beats the insulation value of natural down. A high-loft down jacket creates warmth you can feel as soon as you... Read More The post Pinnacle Alpine Insulation – Arc’teryx Cerium SV Down Jacket appeared first on Off-Piste Magazine ..read more
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Voile Straps – The Origin Story
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by Dave Waag
1M ago
Voile straps embody Voile’s Simple, Solid, Backcountry mantra to the tee. Durable and versatile, Voile straps are oft-copied and never duplicated. The Voile formula is simply the most durable and functional of any similar product I have ever used. If you are not using Voile straps, you should be. And if you don’t know where the idea for Voile straps... Read More The post Voile Straps – The Origin Story appeared first on Off-Piste Magazine ..read more
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2024 Skier Gift Guide
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by Dave Waag
2M ago
If you are shopping for skier gifts, we have ideas to help! Here’s our annual list of the best skier gifts for your favorite backcountry skier. You can also check out our recommended gift ideas from last season. Check out our 2024 skier gift ideas. 1. North Drinkware Hand-Blown Glassware – $56 North Drinkware – From Mt. Baker to Mt... Read More The post 2024 Skier Gift Guide appeared first on Off-Piste Magazine ..read more
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G3 Aquired by Canadawide Sports
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by Dave Waag
2M ago
G3 Genuine Guide Gear Under New Ownership G3 got its start with telemark bindings back in 1995. By 2010 G3 was a widely recognized player in the backcountry ski market with a product line including skins, shovels, probes, skis and alpine touring bindings. News broke in August 2024 that G3 was facing insolvency and was forced to enter receivership and... Read More The post G3 Aquired by Canadawide Sports appeared first on Off-Piste Magazine ..read more
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Ride. Clean. Repeat. A Pressure Washer for Bikes
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by Dave Waag
2M ago
Keeping your bike running smoothly is all about routine maintenance. Regular cleaning, lubing and fine-tuning are what keep the miles rolling easy. As the wet season begins here in the Pacific Northwest, regular cleaning is more important than ever to keep your bike running well. As the old saying goes for horses, “rode hard and put away wet” is no... Read More The post Ride. Clean. Repeat. A Pressure Washer for Bikes appeared first on Off-Piste Magazine ..read more
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Blown-In 5 – Ski and Outdoor Industry News
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by Dave Waag
3M ago
Blown-In — A semi-regular look at the latest ski, outdoor and sometimes bike industry news bits is a collection of press releases, new products, and interesting stuff circulating on the interweb that catches our attention. This week’s edition of Blown-In features the NOAA Winter Weather Outlook, Mammut Barryvox S/S2 Recall and $10k ski passes. Barryvox S/S2 Recall Voluntary Recall Notice:... Read More The post Blown-In 5 – Ski and Outdoor Industry News appeared first on Off-Piste Magazine ..read more
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