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    Alta ski area, Wasatch backcountry, anywhere with big mountains and big cliffs.
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    I have an obsession with the outdoors and big mountains. I spend my time skiing, mountain biking, climbing, and BASE jumping all over the world, and I couldn't be happier.

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Awesome bag

Vans Fringed Up Cross-Body Purse - Women's

Vans Fringed Up Cross-Body Purse - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 April 16, 2012

Really cute purse, I get tons of compliments on it all the time! Great size, just big enough to fit a small paperback book but not any bigger. It's even gotten worn a little bit so it looks a little weathered and is even cuter. I got the black one and love it!

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Love.

Fischer Watea 114 Ski

Fischer Watea 114 Ski

Rating for this product: 5 October 28, 2010

One of the best skis out there, and the best ski Fischer Makes by far. You have the durability, strength, and longevity of a Fischer ski but they have created a smooth, big mountain charger that is aggressive and has the width to be the best ski you have ever skied on in deep pow. The hull tip really makes it float through crud. You will absolutely love this ski!

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This is it!

Oakley Elevate Goggle

Oakley Elevate Goggle

Rating for this product: 5 September 30, 2010

This is the goggle I have been waiting for. Awesome looking goggle, and it's great for womens faces and smaller to medium mens faces. Fits SO comfortable, no pressure on the nose and conforms around my face so well. This goggle is my favorite by far, and trust me, I have a lot of goggles. Fits great with helmets too- unlike lots of smaller framed goggles out there. Nice work, Oakley!

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Best 4 man tent

Marmot Hideaway 4-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gearloft

Marmot Hideaway 4-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gearloft

Rating for this product: 5 July 15, 2010

We got this tent for prolonged trips where the 2 man tent couldn't comfortably fit us 2 and all our gear. I couldn't be happier with it! It's lightweight for a 4 person tent and splitting it up into 2 is manageable- it's a great "basecamp" tent. I wouldn't take it backpacking with just one other person- but this is perfect for living in for a month. The rain fly is awesome- I've been caught in some crazy week long rainstorms and we stayed dry, and our neighbors did not. The windows seemed cheesy on the rain fly but they are actually pretty nice. This tent is extremely easy to set up and quick- and the fact it comes with a gear loft and footprint is awesome. The vestibule is really nice because it's easy to get in and out of, and provides a good amount of shelter. Highly recommended.

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YES!

Oakley 60/40 Roller Bag - Large

Oakley 60/40 Roller Bag - Large

Rating for this product: 5 July 8, 2010

I've gone through a lot of luggage and I'm so psyched to be rocking this guy now. It's giant, which is what I need for living on the road but I can still stay organized- the handles are comfortable and the wheels work great. The split option is ideal as well, paying for a second checked bag on the airlines is a heck of a lot cheaper than paying the overweight fee! Love, Love, Love this bag. Really durable too and has some awesome mesh compartments.

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Full Tilt First Chair Ski Boot - Men's

July 6, 2010

You can't get a good idea of the fit until you mold the liners. I have a larger calf and can't put the unmolded boots on. But they are heaven after I get them molded. Also- a good bootfitter will make this boot fit. And you won't ever look back.

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MOST rad.

Oakley Jupiter Sunglasses

Oakley Jupiter Sunglasses

Rating for this product: 5 July 6, 2010

Literally everytime I wear these I get compliments. My favorite are the clear frames with the purple lenses. They are totally mirrored and pop like crazy. They aren't too big either- I have a smaller/medium face and they are perfect. I personally like these better then the frogskins for sure.

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Never go back

Thule Atlantis 1200 XT Cargo Box

Thule Atlantis 1200 XT Cargo Box

Rating for this product: 5 July 1, 2010

I have always thought roof boxes were a little weird until I started using one. OMG. I can't believe I ever used a ski rack. Not only can you fit way more in here, but they stay protected from the elements and out of site. I leave my skis in my box all winter, REALLY nice when I am going skiing almost every day.

This Thule is durable, extremely easy to take off and put on, I can do it myself, and being able to get into it from either side is crazy nice. I have fit 8 pairs of fat skis in here before (stacked carefully of course.)

This fits on my subaru outback perfectly- and matches the silver color of my car!

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Awesome!

Oakley Twisted Dress - Women's

Oakley Twisted Dress - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 June 22, 2010

I absolutely love this dress- I have it in white and it is so light and comfortable. The back of the dress is really cute with the twist and everything fits great. The white color is a little transparent though so it's hard to wear with something other than a swimsuit. I want another one!

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G3 Alpinist elle Climbing Skins - Women's

June 1, 2010

I would recommend getting a 130 width skin at least- Since these specific skins only go up to a 115 look for another skin. You don't need a women's specific skin, as the only difference is the patterning. Look for the regular G3 alpinist or expedition skins in a 130 (you will trim them down to match your ski) or better yet get a 140 in a BD skin. Either will work fine though.

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Comfy!

Oakley Heart Fleece Jacket - Women's

Oakley Heart Fleece Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 May 27, 2010

This fleece jacket is one of my favorites, it's really soft and super comfortable, and the fit is great. It has a slim cut and the sleeves are nice and long. It's about a medium weight fleece and isn't too bulky.

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Runs a tad large

La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Women's

La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 April 8, 2010

These boots rock. But this is about sizing primarily- I normally wear a 8-8.5 us womens and I am comfortable in a 39 european, which is 7.5+ US. When in doubt, I would go smaller rather than larger for sure.

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No green zipper on charcoal

Columbia Fast Trek Fleece Jacket - Men's

Columbia Fast Trek Fleece Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 March 16, 2010

Great fleece- just know the grey (charcoal) fleece doesn't have the green zipper anymore. The picture is an outdated photo. The zipper is black.

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awesome

MSR MiniWorks Ex Water Filter

MSR MiniWorks Ex Water Filter

Rating for this product: 5 February 11, 2010

The reason I like this filter over any other filter is because of a few things. It is easier to clean than any other, as it comes apart easily and you can visually inspect the ceramic- and it is the only filter out there that you know exactly when you need to replace it. It comes with a tool that measures the ceramic filter. (the ceramic gets smaller the more it gets used) and if the circular plastic tool fits around the filter, it is time to replace it. If not- you are safe to keep the same one going!

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Coffee Bean color zipper is slightly different

Arc'teryx Sidewinder AR Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 February 11, 2010

This is a picture of the jacket we currently have in stock, which is the 2009 version. Note- the 2010 version has a dark brown front zipper shown, but we only have the 09 right now. I would double check with gearheads as to what year.

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140 and up comes with the bigger tip loop

Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins

Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins

Rating for this product: 5 January 28, 2010

Just FYI- the 140 and the 160 size skins come with a much bigger tip loop to accommodate those huge superfat tips on your skis.

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Soft inside and warm.

DAKINE Camino Mitten - Women's

DAKINE Camino Mitten - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 January 26, 2010

These mittens are really plush so it feels like your hands are surrounded by a pillow but it isn't too puffy so it interferes. The lining is also crazy soft and I love putting my hands inside. Very warm as well.

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Great baselayer

Patagonia Capilene 3 Zip-Neck - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Capilene 3 Zip-Neck - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 26, 2010

I bought these for my dad for Christmas because I have a pair of the womens cap 3 and I love it! At first I thought it was too thin and won't be warm enough but I was wrong. It's surprising how just this under my shell keeps me toasty on cold days skiing. Another thing I love about it is it doesn't change when I wash it. I have lots of other baselayers and when I put them through the wash they always feel different or get tons of lint stuck to them, or something weird happens. These still feel new- I wear it around all the time! The zip neck also looks good so you can pull it off wearing it on it's own.

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So soft and comfy!

Roxy Sequoia Boot - Women's

Roxy Sequoia Boot - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 January 26, 2010

I love these boots! The microsuede on the outside is really soft and doesn't seem to get dirty like other suede shoes I have. The lining is like the inside of the worlds softest blanket. I feel like wearing them with shorts just to feel the inside of the boots on my leg! I wear them all the time! They fit really true to size as well so get what you usually wear.

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Really good looking beanie- a little small

Coal Hectare Beanie

Coal Hectare Beanie

Rating for this product: 4 January 26, 2010

This is the perfect beanie for small headed people. I have a size medium hat/helmet and this beanie was too tight for me. I love how it looks though so I'm stretching it out. (It does stretch a little.) There is a partial fleece lining on the inside so the yarn doesn't itch. It's awesome.

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Best non-battery pack headlamp

Princeton Tec Eos Headlamp

Princeton Tec Eos Headlamp

Rating for this product: 5 January 26, 2010

This headlamp is just as bright as some of the lamps that require a huge battery pack on the back of your head but it is lightweight. I've also dropped this in the hot springs multiple times and it's been fine. I wouldn't call it waterproof but very close. The high mode works great as a long distance spot. The Princeton Tec Apex is the big daddy of bright headlamps with a 3 watt LED but you have to deal with the battery pack on that one. This is a perfect balance.

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Love this hat

Coal Considered Keys Fedora - Women's

Coal Considered Keys Fedora - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 January 26, 2010

I have been looking for a good fedora for a while now, and this hat is it! It's really great looking and is really well constructed. It holds it shape well. The material is a thicker, wool material, it does get a little lint on it like wool does but it's great. The medium fit me well, I wear medium helmets if that helps.

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Brightest. Headlamp. EVER

Princeton Tec Apex Headlamp

Princeton Tec Apex Headlamp

Rating for this product: 5 January 12, 2010

Brightest. Headlamp. EVER. The different modes are awesome too- the 4 led's that surround the big one is a great idea when you don't need the floodlight.

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Black Jacket looks slightly different

The North Face ST Apogee Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 5, 2010

The "black" color of the jacket actually looks like this picture- not what is shown for the item picture above.

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Awesome for medium to smaller faces

Oakley A-Frame Goggle

Oakley A-Frame Goggle

Rating for this product: 5 January 5, 2010

The A-Frame fits so well- and my personal pick for function and fit for sure. The Oakley Crowbar is a little big for me, and when I wear it with a helmet it pinches my nose a bit because I have a smaller face- but the a-frame is perfect. It fits with helmets really well too, no goggle gap for me! LOVE these goggles. The Fire lens's are my favorite for bright days.

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great lightweight top

Patagonia Capilene 2 Zip-Neck - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Capilene 2 Zip-Neck - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 28, 2009

Bought this for my dad and has the womens version myself. The fit is really great and it performs great- keeps you warm without the bulk. Not the softest in the world but if it is too soft it's not going to perform as well.

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Sooo soft

The North Face Denali Thermal Glove - Women's

The North Face Denali Thermal Glove - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 December 28, 2009

These gloves are the softest gloves I have! They are great for cold mornings, scraping off the car, and wearing around at night. They fit well and look good too. They make your hand look like a bear paw.

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Sweet Jacket- better for tall people

Oakley Float Insulated Jacket - Women's

Oakley Float Insulated Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 December 28, 2009

This jacket is awesome- I'm short however and it pretty much goes down to my knees in the size small- (I'm 5'3) but I love to wear it around town and still ski in it- (the bottom is stretchy so it doesn't inhibit movement) But the detail is awesome and it's one of my favorites for sure.

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Not for drinking out of

Backcountry.com Dawn Patrol Vacuum Coffee Tumbler

Backcountry.com Dawn Patrol Vacuum Coffee Tumbler

Rating for this product: 2 December 28, 2009

These look cool and are nice and lightweight- and wont spill- but they aren't made to drink out of- you would think there would be a spout or something underneath the silver cap- but there isn't. I don't even know why the silver cap comes off- the only way to open it is to completely screw off the plastic top. Good for transporting hot things I guess but not made to be a mug of any type.

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Awesome and lightweight

Columbia Omni-Dry Silver Ridge II Convertible Pant - Men's

Columbia Omni-Dry Silver Ridge II Convertible Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 28, 2009

I bought these pants for my boyfriend for Christmas and was really surprised how well they fit and how lightweight they are. The Long sizing is perfect because he is tall and thin, with long legs and has issues with pants being too short. He is 5'11 and I got him Medium/Long and they fit perfect.

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SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger

December 28, 2009

Yearly membership starts at 99.99 with options to add other services on. The Optional rescue insurance is less than 10 bucks a year and is good up to $100,000, which is phenomenal-

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Life Saver

SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger

SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger

Rating for this product: 5 December 28, 2009

Close friends and I have personally successfully used this product in what could have been very bad situations- There have been multiple situations where my friends or I have been in zero-cell phone coverage, totally remote (all in the US in my case) areas where cars cannot get to- the SOS button activated and with astonishing response time a heli showed up- and I'm talking REMOTE areas. A must have for anybody traveling in the wilderness or even just on long road trips. The GPS mapping feature works great too.

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Voile Ski Straps 9 Through 25 inches

Voile Ski Straps 9 Through 25 inches

Rating for this product: 5 December 28, 2009

Awesome straps- best value. I have the 18 and the 24's- the 24s are perfect for your super fat skis and can have room for some poles and whatever else you need. I prefer these over the BD straps because they are cheaper and come in more of a variety of lengths. Both the 18 and 24's have a silver metal buckle that is good and sturdy. Just right amount of stretch.

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The North Face Aconcagua Down Vest - Men's

December 15, 2009

We checked here in the warehouse and yes, it is truly BLACK. The previous problems of the Black actually being a Navy Blue must have been resolved- as they are indeed black here.

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Best women's boot out there

Full Tilt Soul Sister Ski Boot - Women's

Full Tilt Soul Sister Ski Boot - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 December 3, 2009

Throughout my skiing career I have been plagued with shin bang, black toenails, and women's boots that are simply too wussy. I've been stuck in mens boots which give me calf-problems. (men's boots have a higher cuff) Ever since I've been in the soul sister I haven't had a problem with shinbang and with the rubber boot board and stiff intuition liner it performs just as strong as the top freeride mens boot without the fit issues. No more black toenails!

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