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Arthur Debowski
Arthur Debowski
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Stomping Grounds:
American Fork, Maple Canyon, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Echo. -
Bio:
Dedicated climber of 12 years now. I love to clip bolts these days but you can still find me plugging gear, walling, or crimping hard on the boulders of this great nation!
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The North Face Amirite Backpack - Women's - 1710cu in
April 24, 2012
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Vaporous Grey
The North Face Apex Bionic Softshell Jacket - Women's
January 12, 2012
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
0 Comments
Beehive color
Stoic Bombshell Insulated Jacket - Men's
November 1, 2011
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
0 Comments
Black front
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Jacket - Women's
October 28, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
0 Comments
Black back
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Jacket - Women's
October 28, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
0 Comments
Shale/Shale
Stoic Merino Bliss 150 Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's
October 17, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
0 Comments
Deep/Shale
Stoic Merino Bliss 150 Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's
October 17, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
0 Comments
Vintage/Empire
Stoic Merino Bliss 150 Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's
October 17, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
0 Comments
Excalibur/Vintage Color
Stoic Merino Bliss 150 Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's
October 17, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
0 Comments
Black/deep
Stoic Breaker Fleece Hooded Jacket - Men's
October 14, 2011
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
3 Comments
Something Blue
The North Face Light Tights HGR - Women's
October 12, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Something Blue
The North Face Warm Crew Top HGR - Women's
October 12, 2011
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Fusion Pink
The North Face Throwback Nuptse Down Jacket - Infant Girls'
October 6, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Fusion Pink
The North Face Throwback Nuptse Down Jacket - Infant Girls'
October 2, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
0 Comments
Different colors for different lengths
K2 ObSETHed Ski
September 29, 2011
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The bases are all identical looking
K2 ObSETHed Ski
September 29, 2011
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Different colors for different lengths
K2 ObSETHed Ski
September 29, 2011
189-Blue
179-Purple
169-Green
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Excalibur/Vintage Color
Stoic Overhang Pant - Men's
September 13, 2011
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0 Comments
Actual palm on the gloves
Marmot XT Glove - Unisex
July 21, 2011
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0 Comments
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Olive color
Outdoor Research Radar Pocket Cap
July 14, 2011
actual olive color from the warehouse
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Natural Color
Black Diamond Legend Glove
July 12, 2011
The accenting is actually brown rather than gray.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
0 Comments
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Structured top sheet
4FRNT Skis CRJ Ski
July 6, 2011
Tried my best to photograph the top sheet. It is a patterned laminate that is ridged/rough to the touch.
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The white/white variant
The North Face Flex Crew - Short-Sleeve - Men's
June 30, 2011
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As it appears
Suunto T6C Strap Kit DO NOT USE
June 30, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Hamel Green
The North Face Point Five Jacket - Women's
June 15, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Deep purple
The North Face Point Five Jacket - Women's
June 15, 2011
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Underside of the titanium variant
Mountain Hardwear Hardwear Hat
June 15, 2011
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Rasta color
Hurley Kings Road Mesh Short - Men's
June 13, 2011
The actual Rasta colorway
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
0 Comments
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Gregory Z 25 Backpack - 1525-1650cu in
June 3, 2011
The pack is a bit more light gray and black rather than dark gray as shown in the main photo.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Ange clipping w/ 10.1mm
Petzl Ange S Wire Gate Carabiner
June 1, 2011
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Paisley variant
Peak Performance Selma Bikini Bottom - Women's
May 20, 2011
This is the actual print for the "Paisley" variant listed above.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Stripe variant
Peak Performance Selma Bikini Bottom - Women's
May 20, 2011
This is the actual print for the "Stripe" variant listed above.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Mountain Hardwear Kepler Softshell Jacket - Men's
May 22, 2012
We do not have any more Azul S on order at this time.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Chariot Carriers Inc Wheeled Travel Bag
May 22, 2012
The single is 44 x 25 x 12 inches the double is 44 x 32 x 12 inches.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Jetboil 3.0 Liter Helios Fluxring Cooking Pot
May 22, 2012
It is not compatible with PCS/GCS burners.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Goal Zero Escape 150 Adventure Kit
May 22, 2012
It comes with the Boulder 15. The picture is out of date, we'll get it fixed.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Sea To Summit Tek Towel
May 22, 2012
We do not have any cobalt L on order at this time.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Merrell Pure Glove Shoe - Women's
May 21, 2012
Yes we can ship these to Alberta.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Metolius Wood Grips Deluxe Training Board
May 21, 2012
You'd get a similar level of exercise but the wood board is way nicer on your skin, meaning you can train longer without tearing your hands apart.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Marmot Mavericks 40 Semi Rec Sleeping Bag: 40 Degree Synthetic
May 21, 2012
7.5 x 7.5 inches.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Lolë Oprah Dress - Women's
May 21, 2012
No it is simply a poly-lycra blend fabric.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Lange RX 100 Ski Boot - Men's
May 21, 2012
Unfortunately we do not have any more in stock or on order.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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La Sportiva Fireblade Trail Running Shoe - Women's
May 20, 2012
It would be a 38 but we do not have it in stock.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Perception Tribe 13.5 Kayak - Sit-On-Top
May 20, 2012
It comes with 2 Harmony sit on top seats.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
MSR Shower Kit for Dromedary
May 18, 2012
It is a standard size. The same that Camelbak and Platypus and MSR use. You can hook up quick disconnects to this.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
MSR Hydration Kit - For Use with Any MSR Bag
May 18, 2012
It is a standard size. The same that Camelbak and Platypus and MSR use. You can hook up quick disconnects to this.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Coal Considered Parker Paper Straw Fedora
May 18, 2012
We will be getting more of these in a size S.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Salomon Cosmic 4D 2 GTX Backpacking Boots - Men's
May 18, 2012
We do not have these in a wide. They are standard width.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
KEEN Targhee ll Hiking Shoe - Men's
May 18, 2012
We do have the mid version of the Targhee II and can be found here http://www.backcountry.com/keen-targhee-ll-mid-hiking-shoe-m
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Columbia Benton Springs Full-Zip Fleece Jacket - Women's
May 18, 2012
It is 100% synthetic.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses - Polarized
May 18, 2012
We have the Large and Medium Wayfarer, just select the Large from the drop down list above.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
MSR Quick 2 Cooking System
May 18, 2012
You can use them over a camp stove or over a small directed fire, I don't think they'd do well in a raging bonfire. A bed of coals should be fine as well.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Chariot Carriers Inc CX2 Stroller
May 17, 2012
For a broken piece the best route is to contact Chariot for a replacement (1.800.262.8651), as we do not have spare parts.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Burley Baby Snuggler
May 17, 2012
It can be used with any Burley trailers that have a 5-point safety harness.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Roxy Jam Watch - Women's
May 17, 2012
You can either return it to us for a full refund or replacement (if we have one and you want it) or if you feel it is a warranty issue you can hit up Roxy to see if they can repair/replace it.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Spy McCoy Sunglasses
May 17, 2012
Yes they come with a carrying case and cleaning cloth.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Millet Everest GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's
May 17, 2012
They are 6lb. 4 oz. per pair.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Inno Racks Air Cruiser Cargo Box
May 16, 2012
Yes the Air Cruiser will work with the factory racks on the 4runner and should be fine with the hatch. For more fit information please check out this link. http://www.innoracks.com/fitguide/index.php
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch
May 16, 2012
The Suunto Quest would do what you are looking for http://www.backcountry.com/suunto-quest-heart-rate-monitor-r
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 Tent 3-Person 3-Season
May 16, 2012
It is the 2012 edition.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Mountain Hardwear Kelvinator Down Jacket - Men's
May 16, 2012
Not really. It would involve coating it with something and even then you'd run into problems with the seams. The easier option would be just to wear a shell over this jacket when you anticipate wet weather.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Thule Universal Flat Top with Locks
May 16, 2012
If the Expedition has factory cross bars these racks will work on that vehicle.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
The North Face Mountain 25 Tent: 2-Person 4-Season
May 16, 2012
The floor and fly are fully factory taped. I'd seal em' anyway to increase durability and longevity.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Teva Cabrillo Universal Wedge Sandle - Women's
May 16, 2012
These are a B width sandal with a 2 inch heel height.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Icebreaker Beast Singlet Tank Top - Men's
May 16, 2012
The fabric weight is 150 g/m² but the actual piece is around 180g.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Montane Slipstream GL Smock - Men's
May 16, 2012
We will not. We have had it previously but will not be getting any this season.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Arc'teryx Celeris Jacket - Men's
May 14, 2012
I don't think it will work well as a high output piece that will breathe fast enough to deal with climbing. You'd be better off with a merino or synthetic base layer and then just stash this in your pocket for the descent.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Ortovox 320cm Steel Pro Avalanche Probe
May 9, 2012
It'd be easiest to hit up Ortovox directly. For warranty inquiries in the USA, please contact: ortovoxusa@aol.com
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Sea To Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack
May 9, 2012
Hey Sam, the S will definitely fit it and you'll have a bit of extra space if you use it for other purposes like jackets and base layers when your bag isn't in it.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
La Sportiva Glacier Mountaineering Boot - Men's
May 8, 2012
No this is a standard width boot.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Granite Gear Bear Hugs Compression Canister
May 8, 2012
It is a storage bag that is soft sided so it can be stowed in your pack around rigid objects such as a bear canister.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
The North Face Dolomite 3S Bx Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree
May 8, 2012
Yes just be sure to get the same lengths but with opposite zippers.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Harmony Fusion Spray Skirt
May 8, 2012
41 in. x 23 in. would be a good fit but it is not currently in stock.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Echowell F1 Bike Computer
May 8, 2012
CR2032 3V battery.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Gibbon Slacklines Classic Slackline
May 8, 2012
This is the 2012 inventory, we have 2010 photos up. Apologies for the confusion.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Hestra My First Mitten - Toddlers'
May 8, 2012
They do not. They just have the wrist closure.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
La Sportiva Tarantulace Climbing Shoe
May 8, 2012
It is an unlined shoes that will stretch about half a size.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Osprey Packs Waypoint 85 Backpack - Women's - 5004-5187cu in
May 8, 2012
It does have a hip belt and it has a burrito style opening closer to a traditional backpack than a duffel (zipper goes all the way around).
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Mammut Transformer Climbing Rope - 9.8mm
May 8, 2012
Yes, all dynamic ropes from Mammut come with a friction resistant, coloured, middle marking. In choosing a process they made sure that a dye was used that wouldn’t weaken either the sheath or the core filaments.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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Mountain Hardwear Lander Backpack - 1600cu in
May 8, 2012
A 15" laptop would fit well in this pack.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Adidas Outdoor Terrex Fast R Mid GTX Hiking Boot - Men's
May 8, 2012
1 lb 2 oz.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Spyder Diehard Down Jacket - Men's
May 2, 2012
The medium is 27 inches long. The Gargoyle variant is more shiny than matte.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Sugoi Locust Short - Women's
April 30, 2012
They do not come with any sort of chamois.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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