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		<title>Public Waterways In Utah</title>
		<link>http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/07/public-waterways-in-utah/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Currently in the great, wild, western state of Utah, it is illegal to enter any public body of water that flows over marked private property —that is if your un-permitted feet are specifically touching the ground. Would you like to know more about how that fact really affects kayakers, fishermen and fisherwomen, hunters, tubers, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snowbird Must Have More Lobbyists</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Snowbird offered a land-swap deal that traded land in watershed areas (right next door to where Alta and Solitude wanted to expand) for a swath in the Mary Ellen Gulch area (not watershed)—thereby allowing Snowbird to win where the other Cottonwood Canyon competition failed in their expansion attempts.]]></description>
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		<title>Shoulder Dislocation Relocation DIY: How to fix yourself in the backcountry</title>
		<link>http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/04/shoulder-dislocation-putting-things-back-together-in-the-backcountry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JGW</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shoulder dislocation sucks—add a backcountry environment, minimal funds, being alone, or just being far away from medical help to the mix, and the need for a DIY solution becomes evident. Here are a few methods for putting your own shoulder back into place. ]]></description>
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		<title>GORE-TEX® Technology: The Dry Truth</title>
		<link>http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/03/gore-tex%c2%ae-technology-the-dry-truth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JGW</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You go looking for a waterproof breathable shell, and you’re left with two choices: GORE-TEX® outerwear or everything else. How is it that W.L. Gore &#038; Associates has continued to lead the waterproof breathable pack?]]></description>
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		<title>DIY: Paint Your Skis / Snowboard</title>
		<link>http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/03/diy-paint-your-skis-snowboard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JGW</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Butter knives dull and worn from too much abuse in the park? Your seasoned pow planks suffering from case of dated artwork? We painted our boards and skis and put together a step-by-step guide. We also enlisted the help of the custom painting pros at TOWR13 Customs to show you how to do it yourself. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Packing for Yurt and Hut-to-Hut Trips</title>
		<link>http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/03/packing-for-yurt-and-hut-to-hut-trips/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JGW</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Untouched fall lines everywhere your eyes land, private lodgings for you and your friends, no cell phones, computers, or other distractions to take away from skiing powder, and a warm fire to tend—it’s hard to say no to a multi-day hut or yurt trip. And while hut and yurt trips are inevitably incredible, I’ve discovered [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ski Edge Sharpening</title>
		<link>http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/02/ski-edge-sharpening/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JGW</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Decades ago, Mr. Young warned us that rust never snoozes. I’m pretty sure Neil was referring to ski edges. Snag-tears in your gloves and pants, and rust stains all over your matching kit: all nasty side effects of poorly maintained ski edges. Not to mention more pushing on cat tracks, less-fluid turns, and an overall [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Fix Core Shots and Deep Scratches with P-Tex</title>
		<link>http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/02/how-to-fix-core-shots-and-deep-scratches-with-p-tex/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JGW</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rocks, stumps, and other hard sub-snow nasties want to eat your skis bases, and if you aren’t wary, they’ll eat your ski right out from under you. Here are some tips to fix your own core shots.]]></description>
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		<title>Best Way to Wax Your Skis</title>
		<link>http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/02/best-way-to-wax-your-skis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JGW</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fresh wax smells better than incense any day—just one of many reasons why you should regularly wax your skis. A well-waxed ski runs more smoothly on any and every snow surface than non-waxed ski.  While some novices may feel that a lack of waxing will help them from ‘going too fast,&#8217; this is actually faulty [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Deburr Ski Edges</title>
		<link>http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/02/how-to-deburr-ski-edges/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:05:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JGW</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Catching an edge on manky snow sucks. Deburring your ski edges smooths everything out when you&#8217;re making turns. Here are some easy steps to deburr your ski edges. Tools for Deburring Diamond stone Gummy stone A cup of water Vices or tuning stand (optional) Steps Dip diamond stone in water. Slide diamond stone along the [...]]]></description>
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