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Winter 2004 Gear Watch: Backcountry Equipment for Climbers, Skiers, and Snowshoers

Winter Market ’03 Updates! Backpacking Light will be reporting from the 2004 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, January 29-February 2, 2004, Salt Lake City! If you want to stay informed of...

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January 1, 2004

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Addressed is new gear that hit the market in 2003, and how it fared among our product review staff. Included are: avalanche shovels, ski and climbing helmets, avalanche probes, avalanche transceivers, snowshoes, alpine touring skis, and new lightweight ice climbing tools and crampons.

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Winter 2004 Gear Watch: Backcountry Equipment for Climbers, Skiers, and Snowshoers

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