Oct 10 2014
Whenever apres ski talk turns to the roots of modern telemark skiing in the U.S., one name is mentioned with particular frequency. Rick Borkovec, a 33-year Colorado skier and ex-Crested Butte ski patroller, has often been called one of the seminal figures in the free-your-heels movement. Like any powder-seeker, Borkovec was looking to get …
Oct 08 2014
While at Dynafit’s 30-year anniversary party at the Outdoor Retailer show last January 2014 the conversation turned to snowshoes. One of folks I was talking to remarked how unbelievable it was that they ran into a bunch of snowshoers on a recent tour, miles from the trail head. They couldn’t believe that someone would …
Oct 06 2014
A Hard Turn is Good to Find. last updated 10feb19 & 20nov16 & 20dec15 When you’re ready to march to the beat of a different drummer, whether you need a new challenge or your rebel spirit compels you that way, this guide is offered to help you decide what binding to get. When it …
Oct 03 2014
In the September 2014 issue of Outdoor USA Magazine Alpenglow Sports was included as one of the Top 100 Retailers of North America. The Tahoe City, California shop, known primarily for trail running, rock climbing, backcountry and Nordic skiing, was included amongst other brick and mortar specialty retail shops from across the country, but …
Oct 01 2014
Based on feedback from retailers and early adopters, Fritschi’s Vipec, their first 2-pin tech binding, will see four modifications to the toe unit this season. The most noticeable change is to the pins, which will now be thicker, a tad longer, and with an improved adjustment locking mechanism. Less obvious, but perhaps more important, …
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