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Outdoor Retailer/SLC The convenience of a dialing closure system -instead of tying up laces, or wrestling with a strap/buckle-w/w/o gloves -is massively appealing . Boa ® Technology, founded by a So-Cal surfer transplant to Steamboat Springs- owns this segment of techy know-how…with various options for different products that we have meaningfully paid up for. In snowshoes…the pop out, turn, push in system is surprisingly really lightweight, durable (aircraft grade stainless steel cable the dog can't chew through), provides even pressure, a quick release (love this), and a super secure easy fit-adjustable on the fly (saving precious T1/T2 seconds re: tri  bike shoes )- from toe to heel. DIAL IT RIGHT-BOA Louis Garneau of ginormous bicycle fame- has surprise to us -high- end snowshoes tricked out with Boa technology for a few seasons…(like the aforementioned bike shoes). Course -men's 1.59 lbs-pictured above... 7075-T6 aluminum anodized frame, +Attack crampons also

greeted attendees boarding the shuttle bus words/images Judith Ecochard Solitude Resort-UTAH ProBar, Fits Socks, Yurbuds, Loki, Switch Vision Sunglasses, NarGear, Easton Mountain Products Outdoor Retailer's F/W 2012 market began with a snowy demo day at a near to Salt Lake City resort-the well named, Solitude. First stop for us... the ProBar® send---for some healthy bars including new flavors...that are a vegan/nutritious and tasty substitute for breakfast. new flavor-exclusively @ Whole Foods till March 2012 organic oats/almond butter-filling with chunks of blueberries/strawberries w/ 8 grams of protein?370 calories full of energy-no doubt, from eating the merchandise. FITS SOCKS--- hat booth debuted at demo day -giving out their terrific ski socks-with an articulated heel-ultra thin construction from toe to heel---and shin cushioning. Moisture wicking, supportive-off the slopes comfort too. From the GREAT WHITE NORTH- POOK TOQUE ribbed

OUTDOOR RETAILER, SLC Utah Easton Mountain Products, Kahtoola, UnderArmour/Thermos Hydration, Yurbuds, Jade Yoga Words/Images Judith Ecochard and courtesy of Yurbuds, Jade Yoga The Easton Mountain Sports company has been doing private label tents, poles and snowshoes for years----and now offer their own branded versions using all that accumulated knowledge. Men and women specific models in snowshoes allow for shoes to articulate...with crampon style binding...that work for different stride lengths, shoe sizes etc...  The simple binding system with a set ankle strap that one can use with a gloved hand...a big plus in freezing temps. Artica™Snowshoes $189 We like how in this women's model ---takes into consideration a gal's a smaller stride and narrower stance--- the shoes aren't banging into each others and doesn't kick up snow. New is the top of the line, Vo2 Racing ($299)---with a two piece Easton Aerospace al