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Check out these hot ticket items going for bargain basement prices.

You can't get a free beer when you order skis online. Or get all touchy-feely with that new roof rack you've had your eyes on all summer.

In addition to official recalling a number of popular Pieps DSP avalanche transceivers, Black Diamond has released a new hard case.

A popular Pieps beacon is facing an internet boycott after a professional skier's device turned off in an avalanche.

SKI spent a week in late June putting all-weather gear to the test at Timberline and Hood River.

Keep your hands warm without breaking the bank with these affordable options.

Packing for an avalanche education class doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started.

Ski-inspired gifts for those who were especially nice this year.

The ski factory in Mittersill, Austria, is responsible for making some of the best-performing—and best-selling—skis of the past decade.

Whether you’re touring in the high country or lapping the lift at Squaw, these gear pieces complete off-season skiing adventures.

Black Diamond, Pieps, Vibram, RECCO and ISTA are on-board to protect riders and venue staff.

New backcountry skiing technology that will make the entire out-of-bounds experience better.

The specialty retailer tapped the most respected brands in the backcountry skiing biz to design their new head-to-toe touring kit.

The perfect midlayer is the one that does exactly what you need it to do.

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The Utah-based company is recalling all of its JetForce avalanche airbags due to faulty firmware.

Compressed air, venturi valves, horse collars, fans, argon, TSA rules, cable pulls. The lingo alone can spin your head, so let us set you straight.

Skiing Winter Lab Bro-tologist Ryan Dionne talks about the Black Diamond JetForce avalanche airbag system, which inflates via a rechargeable battery and a fan.

Skiing Winter Lab Bro-tologist Ryan Dionne talks about the different avalanche airbag systems including what's used to inflate the bags, how easily they are to refill after deployment, and more.

Skiing Winter Lab Bro-tologist Ryan Dionne talks about the Black Diamond JetForce avalanche airbag system. This innovative airbag system inflates via a rechargeable battery and a fan.

Skiing Winter Lab Bro-tologist Ryan Dionne talks about the different avalanche airbag systems including what's used to inflate the bags, how easily they are to refill after deployment, and more.

Skiing Bro-tologist Ryan Dionne discusses the basic features of different backcountry avalanche airbag systems currently on the market.

With these digit covers, you won't have to ruin a perfect ski day because of cold hands.

Pants so hot you'll want to get out of them.

Our favorite backcountry skis, boots, bindings, and accessories this season.

Here are some ski accessories our editors are lusting after—including a wet cantaloupe you can put your hands into.

Scott, Blizzard and Black Diamond explain new models for next season.

Digi finger tips, phones that talk, a one-piece baselayer and the ghost whisperer vest

Curtis Graves from Black Diamond shows us the new Black Diamond Carbon Megawatt.

Our favorite boots for getting there and getting back.

New climbing skins have better glide but still grip great on the uphill.

No skier’s life is complete without a hut trip or two. What are you waiting for?

Spring weekends in Colorado are about AM corn missions followed by PM BBQs.

PIEPS Strengthens Black Diamond’s Portfolio of Life-Dependent Products.

Dav shares his gear choices for skiing the Andes.

In which we let the intern in to the gear closet. And he makes good choices.

Remembering a guy who simply loved to ski.

On love, risk, and back flips.

Last minute shopping? Stumped on what to get your your high-maintenance mama or lifitie cousin? Still need some ideas for yourself? We’ve got your back. From our slightly-crazy families to yours.

Poles are poles, right? Wrong. New technology and lighter, hybridized materials mean that ski poles have reached an all-time high of technical sophistication. Here are a few new ones you should take a look at.

Skiers crashing and sliding on Couloir Extreme

Skiing’s December issue is all about adventure—what, when, why, and how to get out beyond the typical day trip. Here’s more adventure-certified gear to help get you way out there.

In the gear world there's nothing more lust-worthy than super fat powder skis, the kind made of heli drops and snorkel-deep days. These are the best of the year.

This week we're at Aspen Highlands testing next year's AT skis and bindings. Here's a look behind the scenes at the ski test, and a peek at some 2011-12 goods.

Bottom line, there are some things you must take with you into the backcountry. Here are ten things that you definitely need, plus a few extras that'll make your day much better.

Different skis are good for different people, but every year there are always a few pairs that everyone seems to be obsessed with. Here are the most popular skis of the season, the one's you've been searching on our site, googling, stalking on Steep and Cheap, and raving about. And, to stoke the fires, the one ski coming out next year that's already creating major buzz.

Black Diamond's new power line of skis.

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Here is your chance to peek behind the closed doors of the 2010 Summer Outdoor Retailer show. Take a look.

We asked manufacturers to make the case for their best low-cost, high-performance models. As you read, keep in mind that the prices listed are suggested retail prices. Shop around and you’ll likely find these skis for a couple hundred bucks less than what’s listed.

The essential items for skiing steep terrain, from a self-arresting tool to a helmet to a ski-tuning kit.

Meet our online columnist Tom Winter. He'll be covering everything from powder days to ski-town bars from Colorado to Austria. Check back here for regular updates from him throughout the winter.

Stuff you'll want to shred your local hill on a powder day.

Black Diamond Fist Strike junior trekking pole (MSRP: $46)

Skins sure have changed since the days of animal fur. Here are five new technologies to help you get uphill faster and easier.

You need poles. Here are seven good options.

New AT tools blend alpine power with touring mobility.

Beavercreekextreme.com showcases resort’s extreme terrain and progressive terrain parks

Leave behind the bright lights of Chicago for a weekend and head to the haven that is Devil's Head.

HEAD TO BEAVER CREEK JAN. 24  FOR TALONS CHALLENGE AND ATTEMPT TO SKI OR RIDE  23,722 VERTICAL FEET OF TERRAIN ACROSS 13 RUNS IN ONE DAY

Under pressure from insurers—and inspired by Disney—ski areas introduced colorful symbols to convey a trail’s difficulty. More than 40 years later, airports get in line.

Telemark Boots from Black Diamond, Scarpa, and more...

NEW MID-STATION ON WESTERN EXPRESS LIFT WILL ALLOW SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN RESORT TO INCREASE EARLY SEASON TERRAIN

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