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Angel Collinson joins the team

By: Sam Peters | April 29th, 2011
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We have some bad news for all the aging ski bums and erstwhile aspiring pros out there: the next generation really is smarter, faster, and better looking.

We recently got a chance to follow newly-signed Backcountry.com Athlete Angel Collinson and her Backcountry.com Athlete brother Jonny Collinson around their home mountain (literally) to take a look at a day in the life of a professional skier. Turns out growing up at the world’s greatest receptacle of pow has its perks-check it out:

Congrats on the epic year Angel, and welcome to the team.

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2011/2012 Ski Gear Guide Teaser

By: Sam Peters | April 15th, 2011
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We’ve spent the last few months testing next years finest skis in preparation for our Backcountry.com 2011/2012 Ski Gear Guide. Check out our teaser vid and keep an eye out for the 2011/2012 Ski Gear Guide coming later this summer.

And don’t forget to get rad while the getting is rad, friends.

2011/2012 ski previews:
K2 ObSETHed

Liberty Mutant

4FRNT Renegade

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Ski-Building with Cody Barnhill

By: Sam Peters | March 18th, 2011
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Alaska native, Backcountry.com athlete, 4FRNT pro skier, and  product manager for the 4FRNT White Room series skis, Cody Barnhill doesn’t just cut clean lines and land terrifying airs. … He also presses a badass pair of skis. Last summer, we visited Cody at the 4FRNT facility and got to see how his Renegade ski is made. Peep the video to see what goes into hand-building a pair of highly coveted skis in the good ol’ U.S. of A.

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2011 Subaru Freeskiier World Tour Highlights – Snowbird, UT

By: Sam Peters | March 16th, 2011
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Every March, skiers in the Salt Lake Area get to witness the world’s best compete at the Snowbird stop on the Subaru Freeskier World Tour. Backcountry.com pro athletes like Sage Cattabriga-Alosa and Drew Tabke show us what it takes to huck their meat off sketchy cliffs in variable snow conditions. Check the videos below to see the risks these pros take for the reward of a Sickbird medal, a tour stop podium placement, or in Drew Tabke’s case, an overall tour win. Congratulations Drew.

FWT Snowbird, UT – Day 1

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More SIA Trade Show Highlights with Backcountry.com Athletes: 4FRNT, TREW, & More

By: Sam Peters | March 11th, 2011
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Here, we showcase some of the  sweetest 2011/2012  gear that we found at the SIA snowsports trade show in Denver this winter. We enlisted a few Backcountry.com pro athletes to do the ‘splainin’; these pros have journeyed farther, stayed out in the cold longer, and skied more intimidating mountains than most of us ever will. They rely on their gear to stay safe and warm in the worst elements; the bottom line is, they know their gear. So, check the vids below to get an exclusive sneak peak at what they are backing for next year.

    Cody Barnhill – Discrete Headwear & 4FRNT Renegade Ski

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Ice Climbing with Backcountry.com Athlete Stephen Koch – PART 2

By: Sam Peters | January 14th, 2011
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JOE’S VALLEY, UT — The desert sky was a comforting light blue and the air frosty as Stephen Koch traveled to central Utah to review ice climbing techniques on a local flow. Climbing up frozen H2O can be intimidating to say the least, but with an experienced climbing buddy guiding you, the right gear aiding your ascent, and solid physical strength and an adventurous spirit propelling you through the most challenging moves, it can be a rush and one hell of a workout.

So kick back and spend a few minutes watching Stephen Koch’s ice climbing tips. Whether you’ve been swinging tools for years or are just getting started and looking to soak up some insider beta, Stephen has something for you. This week’s videos cover basic crampon and ice axe techniques. Read More …

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Ice Climbing with Backcountry.com Athlete Stephen Koch

By: Sam Peters | January 7th, 2011
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For the next month, we’ll be sharing some of Backcountry.com athlete Stephen Koch‘s ice climbing tips and techniques with readers. Whether you’ve been swinging tools for years or are just getting started and are looking to soak up some insider beta, Stephen has something for you.

Tip #1: What’s in Your Pack

Stephen Koch takes you through what to pack for a day of climbing routes at your local zone.

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