July/August Issue: Athlete Check-in, Beat Summer Heat, Choosing Pads

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Where Are They Now? What BC Athletes Are Up To This Summer		 Where Are They Now? What BC Athletes Are Up To This Summer

By Andy Anderson

Our pro athlete roster here at Backcountry features some of the top names in winter sports. But what the hell do the pros do when all the snow is gone here in North America? We called a few up to find out.

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How To Beat the Mid-Summer Heat		 How To Beat the Mid-Summer Heat

By Cole Lehman & Rob de Luca

Spicy Nate & the Sun Doctor go tête-à-tête with the best and weirdest summer tips

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Backcountry Beacon | These stories & more updated daily

Pad Judgment: Choosing the Right Sleeping Pad		 Pad Judgment: Choosing the Right Sleeping Pad

By Adam Riser

A good night’s sleep makes all the difference in the world when you’re resting up for a big day in the hills.

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Review of the Month
Five star ranking

“I can only think of one reason why this jacket is so warm: unicorns.”

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Timothy Pfeister, #17 on the Leaderboard, is proof that you don’t need to live in the mountains to know gear. This Wisconsin resident chimes in with gear lists, answers and tons of photos for paddling, climbing, and backpacking.

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