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Monthly Archives: November 2011

Six Years of Going COSMIC: Randonee Ski Racing Series in Colorado Starts Dec. 10

Nov. 29th 2011
By SCARPA

The Colorado Ski Mountaineering Cup (COSMIC) started in 2007 with a race at Sunlight Ski Resort by Pete Swenson. Since then it’s attracted the “light and fast” crowd from trail running, mountain biking, nordic skiing and of course backcountry skiing.

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Shell fitting ski boots: The essential first step in good fit

Nov. 22nd 2011
By SCARPA

Shell fitting a ski boot should be treated like going to a tattoo artist: Don’t go into it drunk. No one has the same two feet, and no two people like the exact same fit. And while 10 percent want that über-snug race fit, the majority of backcountry skiers want a performance fit, one that will accommodate uphill flexibility, stave off hot spots and blisters, keep you warm and comfortable all day, and ultimately deliver the power and control you seek for the down. No matter your preferences, the single best thing you can do in your search for optimal comfort and performance is begin your search with a good shell fit.

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NTN telemark bindings: less than meets the eye

Nov. 17th 2011
By SCARPA

Rottefella’s NTN telemark binding, the New Telemark Norm system, has changed the way we look at telemark skiing. NTN arguably has usurped the traditional boot/binding interface of a cable binding for superior power transfer, better edge hold, release-ability, and step-in efficiency. These are all good things.

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Martha Burley on the Benefits of NTN and why she Tele Skis

Nov. 15th 2011
By SCARPA

Martha Burley is an enigma. The Australian-born free ride competitor originally moved to Canada after college to ride snowboards in half-pipes. Since then she has completely changed gears and found harmony dropping knees and skiing uphill. We were able to get a few moments with the SCARPA athlete to figure out a little about what makes her tick.

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The Zen: Multisport is the tool of choice for patrolling Eldo

Nov. 10th 2011
By SCARPA

Some folks like having a lot of tools for any and all occasions, where others simply prefer a specialized few that gets the job done. While there is no such thing as a one-shoe quiver, SCARPA’s multisport category aspires to make a selection of high-functioning footwear that does whatever you need, and does it well, no matter what your passion.

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Winter Running: Why Not?

Nov. 8th 2011
By SCARPA

For many of us who live in mountain towns, the act of running through our neighboring streets, trails and hills makes up a large part of why we live where we do. The solitude, scenery, smells and sounds, all contribute to the experience. And it’s hard to beat.

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Rob Pizem hosts Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker’s British Invasion of Moab

Nov. 2nd 2011
By SCARPA

Last weekend I had the chance to take out the UK’s current rock stars, Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker, to a place in the desert which boasts a very high concentration of sandstone roof crack routes and boulder problems. The climbs vary from thin fingers to massive off-widths and can be up to 50 meters [...]

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