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Gerrard Allam

Snowboarder // Climber // Snowshoer // Whitewater Kayaker // Backpacker // Camper // Hiker // Backcountry Snowboarder // Ice Climber // Mountaineer

Gerrard Allam

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    Absolutely love the outdoors. Try to get out as much as possible to go shred the gran gran, to set up challenging routes while taking an occasional whipper, peeling calluses off of my palms, jumping in a cold sleeping bag then five minutes later unzipping it cuz im too hot, waking up before the sun to get a head start on the long trek we have ahead us on a multi-day backpacking trip, chillin with the homies and writing ridiculously long sentences to describe myself on outdoor websites. And also being foolish and doing stupid things sometimes.
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Best Jackets Ever

Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's

December 3, 2010

Why Arc'teryx are the best in the industry. And most pricy

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Daisy Chain Failure

Black Diamond ATC Guide

November 2, 2010

Here is a video BD put up on their website warning people about DasiyChain Failure. Thought I would post this video just so climbers are more aware.

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soft

Backcountry.com Logo T-Shirt - Men's

Backcountry.com Logo T-Shirt - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 March 15, 2011

super soft organic cotton, Love the feel. comparable to RVCA shirts. However they shrink Like No Other and become unwearable. Hang dry and cold water only may do the trick

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soft

Backcountry.com Logo T-Shirt - Men's

Backcountry.com Logo T-Shirt - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 March 15, 2011

super soft organic cotton. shrinks though

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soft

Backcountry.com Logo T-Shirt - Men's

Backcountry.com Logo T-Shirt - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 March 15, 2011

super soft organic cotton, Love the feel. comparable to RVCA shirts. shrinks like crazy though .

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Does Not Come With Case/Sleeve

Ortovox Snow Saw

Ortovox Snow Saw

Rating for this product: 4 February 3, 2011

Be aware this item does not come with the sleeve/case. The picture that shows the case is not supposed to be there. besides that its a great saw

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:)

Seirus Softshell Lite Glove - Men's

Seirus Softshell Lite Glove - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 10, 2011

Good snug feel. They keep the wind out brilliantly, i use the for biking, walking around in sub zero temperatures and my hands are always warm. Skin tight fit with the 4 way stretch.

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great buy

Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Men's

Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 9, 2011

great jacket wore it with just a t shirt under it in 20 degree weather and was super toasty. Also used it as a blanket a few nights while sending the night on a buddy's couch. It is super compressible and stuffs into its own pocket which is pretty rad.

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Stoic Luft Down Sweater - Men's

Stoic Luft Down Sweater - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 23, 2010

Got this jacket a few days ago. Very good fit, nice and snug, puffy and warm yet has an athletic fit to it. Wore it ice climbing while belaying and just walking around in a very cold Boulder Colorado. Has two inside pockets which are hugh, and four out side ones, which are all fleece lined. I would of bought this jacket if it was 225 instead of only 125 Hardly weighs anything not even a pound. I m 5 ' 11'' and weigh 145 and a medium fit like a charm.

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Trek Away

Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Pole

Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Pole

Rating for this product: 5 December 6, 2010

Took these poles on some winter accents. Really helps keep your pace up and relives a lot of fatigue. they are light to carry and very strong and versatile, they collapse down to about a foots length. great for backpacking or even day treks.

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Must have shell

Arc'teryx Sidewinder SV Jacket - Men's

Arc'teryx Sidewinder SV Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 December 6, 2010

Took this jacket a a number of winter accents of Wasatch Peaks. It snowed most of the time and I was completely dry. This shell is bomb proof. brushing up against branches and the sidewinder wasn't even phased. The off set zipper gives you a lot of room in the neck when open and is super tight and does its job when fully zipped. Pit zips also came in handy cooled me down quite efficiently .

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hells ya

Lib Technologies Banana Magic BTX Snowboard

Lib Technologies Banana Magic BTX Snowboard

Rating for this product: 5 December 3, 2010

demoed it last February right off the bad i noticed how lightweight it was. its rockered at the tip and tail giving it an awesome feel while riding. super easy to control. crazy pop. ollieing is super you can really get up there. graphics are rad. just a great board what else can i say

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Diamond In the Rough

Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe with Grip

Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe with Grip

Rating for this product: 4 December 3, 2010

I have the 65.Great feel and very reliable axe. Great in cane and grip is comfy, not that that matters cus you ll more likely have gloves on. Only reason gave it 4 stars is because Black Dimond makes lighter axes. It is a bit heavy. but very very good axe for under 100 bucks

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Dont let the ice Screw You

Black Diamond Express Ice Screws

Black Diamond Express Ice Screws

Rating for this product: 5 November 22, 2010

Awesome ice screws. Really like the color coding so you know what one to use. Light weight, and very easy to use. If your looking for ice screws that are light easy to use, and I ve found them to be very durable

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all around sweetness

Union Contact Binding

Union Contact Binding

Rating for this product: 5 November 22, 2010

If these bindings are similar to last years model than they are superb bindings. Very good all around , take them to the park and they perform like a charm and they also do very well everywhere else on the slope Very solid bindings

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Dont be pickled in the park

Gnu Park Pickle BTX Snowboard

Gnu Park Pickle BTX Snowboard

Rating for this product: 4 November 16, 2010

Ultimate Park board. very poppy and jibbin is made super easy. Nose and Tail pressing is this boards middle name. It also grips the snow quite nicely due to the magnatraction this board has

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5 stars fo sho

Lib Technologies T.Rice Pro Model C2BTX Blunt Snowboard

Lib Technologies T.Rice Pro Model C2BTX Blunt Snowboard

Rating for this product: 5 November 16, 2010

Thia board is the all-mountain board. Olling is super easy barley got to put any effort into it. This board shreds pow like no other. No wonder Rice rides this puppy. Dopest board i ve ever rode.

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Father of the Rockers

Lib Technologies Skate Banana Original BTX Snowboard

Lib Technologies Skate Banana Original BTX Snowboard

Rating for this product: 5 November 16, 2010

This board is the Father of The Rockers. IF you like to jib this board is for you. Pretty good pop. If you like to ride powder this work will do you one solid as well. Its great , very easy to ride and very fun to ride. Has good edge control but not recomended for very icy conditions. But other than that this board is the sh#t.

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On Belay

Petzl Reverso 3 Belay and Rappel Device

Petzl Reverso 3 Belay and Rappel Device

Rating for this product: 5 November 16, 2010

Very functional belay device. Its very close to the blackdimond ATC Guide. the rear loop is horizantal on the reverso instead of vertical as on the ATC . The one thing I like about this that the guide doesnt have is that the cabel portion is very solid, it wont bend and wont get loose of the years. loose cabel can become annyoing because it gets wedeged in the belay whilr reppelling and or belaying. Very very good belay device absolutly love it

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Sweeeet

Arc'teryx Firee Softshell Hooded Jacket - Men's

Arc'teryx Firee Softshell Hooded Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 November 16, 2010

Only Reason I gave this jacket 4 stars is because each star is worth 100 dollars, those are some expensive stars. Besides that this jacket is beyond great. It works well in a light rain or snow. Its the warmest jacket of its kind i ve ever worn. The inside feels soo good very comfortable and highly breathable, I wear it inside, everyone asks me if I am cold but truth is im just very comfortable wearing this jacket everywhere

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Backpackers Rejoice

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Sleeping Pad

Rating for this product: 5 November 10, 2010

This pad is the best one ive seen yet. Job well done Thermarest . The neo-air rolls up to become roughly the size of a beer can. It has something like 2 inches of thickness so its nice and comfy and insulates very well. Backpackers rejoice

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All Mountain Dream

K2 Snowboards Turbo Dream Snowboard

K2 Snowboards Turbo Dream Snowboard

Rating for this product: 5 November 10, 2010

Demoed this board last season. What can I say, its the bees knees. It does it all . Great for skiing in Utah and like areas. I loved the versatility that the Turbo Dream offers.

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On Cloud Nine

K2 Snowboards Gyrator Snowboard

K2 Snowboards Gyrator Snowboard

Rating for this product: 5 November 10, 2010

This board is so epic. If you love shredding the gnar then look no further. Great fun and ease when it comes to this board. You really do feel like your floating, its amazing. All you powder freaks and non powder people need to give this board a test run.

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Great Bottle

Nalgene Narrow Mouth Tritan Bottle - 16oz

Nalgene Narrow Mouth Tritan Bottle - 16oz

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

Nalgene makes awesome water bottles. My favorite is the SILO it double the size of your regular one 48oz. The narrow mouth is great as well not as much spillage.

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Great light not switch

Petzl MYO XP Headlamp

Petzl MYO XP Headlamp

Rating for this product: 3 November 9, 2010

This headlamp is very powerful and has many cool options. I just dont like the light button. Its kind of difficult ti find and hard to operate with gloved hands. Maybe i just got to get used to it.

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I like it

Princeton Tec Fuel 4 Headlamp

Princeton Tec Fuel 4 Headlamp

Rating for this product: 4 November 9, 2010

I have had a two fuel headlamps, the first one broke battery compartment came off. But Princeton Tec were great about replacing it. I have had my new one for over a year now with no problems

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BAMFaxe

Black Diamond Cobra Ice Tool

Black Diamond Cobra Ice Tool

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

Great great and great. This axe one of the best on the market. Its versatility is awesome. Its super stiff, yet light and has a great feel to it throw a leash on it and you'll feel as secure as possible.

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...very nice...

Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe

Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

The Raven Pro is a super light super strong great mountaineering axe. I love the feel of it and the security it gives me. got the 65cm absolutely love it

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everyday bag

CamelBak M.U.L.E. NV Hydration Pack - 520cu in

CamelBak M.U.L.E. NV Hydration Pack - 520cu in

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

I ve used this bag as my everyday bag, and a few times on the slopes. good job camelbak

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thumbs up

CamelBak Lobo Hydration Pack - 200cu in

CamelBak Lobo Hydration Pack - 200cu in

Rating for this product: 4 November 9, 2010

super sleek, does it job perfectly. very good construction and comfortable as well.

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Daisys No More

Metolius PAS Personal Anchor System w/ Element Locking Carabiner

Metolius PAS Personal Anchor System w/ Element Locking Carabiner

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

As you can tell this Personal Anchor System as Metolius calls it is nothing like you traditional daisy. This supereb piece of gear is just a bunch of the strongest parts of a harness(belay loop) looped together for optimal strength and safety. All climbers must have ...

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Doppest Goggle Ever

Oakley Crowbar Goggle

Oakley Crowbar Goggle

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

My favorite goggle in the world I have a few pair one for every condition. Love how wide the lenses are makes for great perifial vision . Comfortable around your face and warm as well. They are made by Oakley so you know the optics are supreme, no fogging no leaking, none of that crap.

I do suggest you keep your bag that comes with the goggles and NEVER wiper the snow off the inside of the lens, there is a protective film on the inside and you might ruin them if you do so. Just shake the snow of as best as you can and if still very wet just press against the lens gently with provided bag DONT wipe. Wipe the outside all you want..

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Got it for Grandmama..

Sherpa Adventure Gear Sokpo II Jacket - Women's

Sherpa Adventure Gear Sokpo II Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

Bought this for my grandma for christmas and she absolutely loves it. Its warm, windproof, commy. She went out and bought one for each of her daughters in different colors. I myself have a ton of Sherpa Adventure Gear its all great stuff , all of it. Plus their cause is one I love supporting because after all the Sherpas are the unsung heros of the mountaineering and alpinism world.

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The Mutha Of Them All

MSR Mutha Hubba HP Tent 3-Person 3-Season

MSR Mutha Hubba HP Tent 3-Person 3-Season

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

My cousin has this tent and it the best tent I ve been in, carried around, set up, and whatever else you do with a tent. Very easy to set up low condensation, the vestibule is the same way and there is a great amount of vestibule space for all your gear. I keep trying to have my cuz sell it to me because it is a bit pricy, but worth every penny, seriously

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Apple of my Eye-on

Burton Ion Snowboard Boot - Men's

Burton Ion Snowboard Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

This boots rocks. Its super commfy and hold your heels in place like a charm. The speed zone lacing system rocks as well. Gives you the feel of traditional laces but with a lot more quickness. If you have boot problems like I have had this boot is for you

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Just my 2 cents

Ride Georgetown Jacket - Men's

Ride Georgetown Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 November 9, 2010

Great coat. Super steezy and does the job quite well. The sizing is a little big so take that into account when purchasing. Would of much rather gotten a Medium and Got the Insulated version of this coat. But still a great coat

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Light As A Feather

CAMP USA Nano 23 Express Quickdraw

CAMP USA Nano 23 Express Quickdraw

Rating for this product: 4 November 9, 2010

These quick draws are pretty great. Love how light they are and how sleek they look and feel. True they are kind of small but they do the job non the less. I ll Clip them on my loops any day

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Mr Carabiner You Are the Man

Black Diamond VaporLock Screwgate Carabiner

Black Diamond VaporLock Screwgate Carabiner

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

Perfect Biner. Screwgate, keylock gate. Ultralight weighing just 1.8 oz. Straight up one of the best biners on the market. Botton Line : I trust my life unto you Mr Carabiner

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Nothing Horrendous About It

Petzl Hirundos Harness - Men's

Petzl Hirundos Harness - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

Absolutely great harness. Super light weight harness with optimal positioned gear loops. I love how it breaths. Very comfy harness, can be on the wall for hours and hardly feel a thing. It also very lightweight one reason is because they did away with a bunch of nonsense that you find on other harnesses. Looks really cool as well :)

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Great Draws Great Price

Black Diamond QuickWire Quickpack Quickdraws

Black Diamond QuickWire Quickpack Quickdraws

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

Six B.D quick draws for under 90 bucks is a steal. These draws are super smooth. Gotta love the straight jacket feature on them. Makes life a lot easier when your left hangin.

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I swear by these guys

Burton Cartel Snowboard Binding

Burton Cartel Snowboard Binding

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

If you are going to buy anything by burton by these bindings. They are super responsive, light, durable, and very comfortable. The pads on the base plate dampen the ride so you your ride is as smooth as possible The straps slide right on and off even if your feet are buried in snow just reach-down and they come right off,so you dont get stuck. They also always look way sic.

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Super Great Stove

Optimus Crux Stove

Optimus Crux Stove

Rating for this product: 5 November 9, 2010

The optimums crux is an amazing little guy. Its small, light weight, but yet very powerful.I can boil water within a few minutes with this baby. One of my favorite piece of gear It runs on Iso-Butane therefor its not recommended for very high altitudes. Look for white gas stoves for higher altitudes. Definitely a must

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The North Face Prophet 65 Backpack - 4000-4300cu in

November 9, 2010

It depends on the backpacking you are gonna be doing if you think you might go on longer treks then you ll need more gear to take the 65 would be your best bet. The 65 is bigger than the 45. I have the 65 and absolutely love it

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Super Duper

The North Face Prophet 65 Backpack - 4000-4300cu in

Rating for this product: 4 November 9, 2010

I ve had this bag for 2 years now and I have come to love it. At first didnt appreciate it that much but as soon as I got it out there I was stoked on it. Love the ice-axe loops,gear and the crampon holder on the outside so your gear doesnt get torn up. Would like to have the brain split up a bit more but what ever. Very good mountaineering bag. Can carry skis, boards and a bunch of other stuff

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Pretty Darn Good Bag

The North Face Beeline Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree Down

The North Face Beeline Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree Down

Rating for this product: 5 November 2, 2010

Bought this bag awhile ago. Its super light weight and pretty durable. Does't have too much loftyness in it but it is a 30 degree bag after all. the compression sack it comes with is pretty efficient. The foot vent is also a great feature keeps you feeling good as you snooze through the night.

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Superb Bag

The North Face Superlight Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down

The North Face Superlight Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down

Rating for this product: 5 November 2, 2010

I bought this bag almost two years ago, and I have loved it. Its super lofty, very comfortable and extremely warm the bag itself weight a little over 3 lbs and super compressible just use a different stuff sack, I recommend a Granite Gear compression sack size Small.

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Great Belay Device

Black Diamond ATC Guide

Black Diamond ATC Guide

Rating for this product: 5 November 2, 2010

This belay device is on of the best devices i've purchased. Love the versatility and its use for multi-pitch. Definitely needs to be part of every climber's arsenal

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