January Newsletter: Lift Expansion in LCC, Beacon Basics and the Dirtbag Winter Games

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Avalanche Control on the 201: Flagstaff Foment
Avalanche Control on the 201: Flagstaff Foment

By Jason Grant Whitehouse

Rumors of ski-resort expansion have two unavoidable consequences: Rejoicing amongst the piste-oriented pass purchasers, and jaded derision from the skin-track centered crowd.

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Gold-medal Gear

Beacon Basics: Save Your (Beeping) Life
Beacon Basics: Save Your (Beeping) Life

By Beth Lopez

Whether you step into the backcountry daily or twice a season, you need a beacon strapped to your sternum. Learn about the latest features and what beacon is right for you.

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Piste Off - Backcountry touring gear

The Dirtbag Winter Games
The Dirtbag Winter Games
By Tanya Christensen, Thomas Bracken, Sam Lund and Austin Holt

Does another Winter Games appeal to you about as much as a spirited bout of olfactory carpet stain identification? Fear not. We have the remedy to your blues.

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Review of the Month
Five star ranking

“These bindings rule. Once you get to trust them (which takes a while, they are SMALL), it’s hard going back to anything else.”

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Matt Tabrys
AT Skier // Skier // Boulderer // Trail Runner // Alpine Skier // Hiker // Ocean Kayaker

To some people skiing is a hobby. To others a sport. To quite a few, it’s a passion. To Matt, it’s life.

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