MiiR All Day Straw Cup

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A Responsibly Made Straw Cup – New From MiiR We’re excited to share the latest addition to MiiR’s drinkware lineup – the All Day Straw Cup. This innovative stainless steel cup boasts a design-forward style and is a testament to the brand’s commitment to responsible manufacturing. The All Day Straw Cup acts like the others without looking like […]

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Warm Your Seat! Helinox Knows Winter Camping

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Helinox Knows Cold Weather Camping “Interest in Winter Camping is at an All-Time High and Doesn’t Show Any Signs of Tapering Off” – 2023 Dyrt Report Helinox’s Warmth Collection of seat warmer styles is perfect for winter camping, sitting around post-skiing, and at a chilly campsite. Seat Warmer Down | $79.95 Snuggle into your Chair […]

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Helly Hansen’s Winter 2023 Arctic Patrol Collection

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Helly Hansen’s Winter 2023 Arctic Patrol Collection, Developed With and Tested By Arctic Scientists Since its founding in 1877, Helly Hansen has continued to work closely with professionals, gathering their insights throughout the design and development process to create gear that can withstand the harshest conditions, even with changing activity levels and fluctuating weather. For […]

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Best Wool Socks for Biking: Swiftwick’s Pursuit Collection

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Your Adventure Companion: Merino Wool Socks For Year-Round Performance The Swiftwick PURSUIT is constructed with nature’s technical fiber Merino wool and upgraded with a reinforced heel and toe to maximize durability. The four-season fiber of Merino wool provides warmth in the winter and cooling in the summer and absorbs moisture without feeling soggy or losing […]

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Smith Optics Launches The Venture Sunglasses

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Where snow falls, you follow. On summit bids or high-speed descents, the Smith Venture sunglasses provide much-needed eye protection in alpine environments. They’re our take on glacier glasses, with removable side shields that protect against light reflecting off snow, rock, and ice. ChromaPop lens technology offers a terrain-boosting view of every wind drift and crevasse. […]

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Pearl iZUMi Polartec Cycling Apparel for Wet Winter Weather

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Don’t let wet winter weather spoil your training plan – conquer wet winter rides with Pearl Izumi’s Polartec cycling apparel. With a focus on quality, function, and style, these high-performance pieces will keep you warm, dry, and comfortable in the most challenging conditions. The mini lineup includes the PRO Alpha Layer, PRO NeoShell WxB Jacket, […]

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Introducing the WTB Bailiff 27.5” Fat Bike Tire

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WTB Goes Big! Introducing WTB’s first Fat Bike Tire. WTB’s all-new Bailiff tire is designed for winter trail riding and checks all the boxes for your next snow-covered expedition. When the going gets cold, the Bailiff will be there to get you back home.   Yeah, it’s our first snow tire – but four decades of […]

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The MTB Lab Best Apparel of 2023

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The MTB Lab Best Apparel of 2023 includes shorts, bibs, bib tights, shirts, jerseys, jackets, and gloves for warm and cold season: Pearl iZUMi Summit Shell Shorts – Light and airy shorts. Pearl iZUMi Expedition Pro Bib Short – Comfortable bibs with good compression and padding Pearl iZUMi AmFIB Lite Cycling Bib Tights – Cusp […]

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Backcountry Access BC Link Mini Radio

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The Backcountry Access BC Link Mini radio is a compact and more accessible version of our Link group communication system designed specifically for backcountry recreation with a focus on durability, ease of use, and simplicity. Find separated friends, communicate plans, stick your line, and share observations in real time with the BC Link radios. The […]

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2024 UNBOUND Gravel Lottery Opens Jan 5th

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The 2024 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear lottery for the 200, 100, 50, and 25 miles opens on January 5 and will stay open until January 20, with the lottery announcement on January 25. UNBOUND Gravel is the world’s premier gravel race, with the marquee race covering 200 miles of hilly terrain surrounding […]

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Strava Releases Year In Sport Trend Report

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Showing What Makes and Breaks Motivation Across Generations The report shows that Gen Z stays motivated by performance and aesthetics but continues to crave community as they enter the workforce. Strava, the leading digital community for active people with more than 120 million athletes, today announced the release of Year In Sport: The Trend Report, […]

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The MTB Lab Best Helmets of 2023

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The MTB Lab Best Helmets of 2023 include the Leatt Enduro 3.0 helmet (3-in-1 for open-face, over-ear, or full-face conversion), the ABUS CliffHanger MIPS helmet (deep-fitting protective half-shell-style),  the Smith Method MIPS Snow helmet (MIPS and zonal Koroyd coverage), and finally the Smith Summit Backcountry Snow helmet (good ventilation and zonal KOROYD coverage). Leatt Enduro […]

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Klean Kanteen Rise Food Boxes and Rise Drinkwear

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<= For my loyal readers, use the exclusive discount code KKPR10-MTB, and get 10% off sitewide => Clean Out Your Cupboard: Klean Kanteen Launches New Food Boxes An all-in-one solution, Rise Food Boxes are microwave, oven, freezer, and dishwasher safe. Klean Kanteen, a family, employee, and woman-owned B-Corporation, Climate Neutral Certified company, and 1% for […]

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Swiftwick Happy Holidays Sock Sale

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Save 20% On All Socks Now! Swiftwick Vision Holiday Socks Swiftwick is launching its new Vision Holiday sock design, the Raptor Rock. This sock features fun holiday artwork that’s perfect for gifting your fitness friends who love to run and bike. All of the Vision Collection socks are made with high-performance fibers that wick moisture […]

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KONA: Buy-One-Get-One Free. Their N+1 Sale is the Wildest Yet

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Nearly all Kona Bikes are Buy One, Get One Free or 50% Off The Sale is Live Through December 31st, 2023 The legendary PNW-based bike company launches one of the most irresistible sales to close out the year. Over the next 20 days, Kona will offer customers who purchase any Process mountain bike a second […]

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Fischer becomes exclusive ski partner of the Colorado Mountain School

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Fischer US is pleased to announce a new and exclusive ski partnership with the Colorado Mountain School (CMS). Starting in December 2023, CMS guides will exclusively be on Fischer’s award-winning Transalp ski lineup, including the Backcountry Magazine Editor’s Choice Transalp 105CTi  and the Freeskier Editor’s Choice Transalp 98CTi. The Colorado Mountain School, founded in 1981, is dedicated […]

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