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> <channel><title>ActiveGearReview.com &#187; Snow Sports</title> <atom:link href="http://activegearreview.com/category/gear-reviews/snow-sports/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://activegearreview.com</link> <description>Technical Reviews of Active Sports Gear</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 23:26:27 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator> <item><title>Eddie Bauer First Ascent Peak XV Down Parka Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/eddie-bauer-first-ascent-peak-xv-down-parka-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=eddie-bauer-first-ascent-peak-xv-down-parka-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/eddie-bauer-first-ascent-peak-xv-down-parka-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 15:22:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Brad S</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cold weather Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[down jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[First Ascent]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14495</guid> <description><![CDATA[Eddie Bauer has long been known for their incredible down products. In fact, Eddie Bauer was the pioneer of down development in the late-1930&#8242;s, and he patented the first down jacket in America in 1940. Eddie Bauer also developed the first down flight suit for U.S. airmen in World War II, and outfitted the first Americans [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/eddie-bauer-first-ascent-peak-xv-down-parka-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Obermeyer Commando SS Pant Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/snow-pants-reviews/obermeyer-commando-ss-pant-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=obermeyer-commando-ss-pant-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/snow-pants-reviews/obermeyer-commando-ss-pant-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:58:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Brad S</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Snow Pants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cargo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cold weather]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ski pants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snow pants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snowboard pants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snowshoeing]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14310</guid> <description><![CDATA[With a corporate headquarters located in the beautiful Aspen, Colorado, the family-run, privately held Obermeyer knows first hand what it takes to protect outdoor enthusiasts from head to toe in the sometimes extreme Colorado Rockies. They offer a full line of winter gear that not only includes great jackets, but also pants, fleece, base layers, [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/snow-pants-reviews/obermeyer-commando-ss-pant-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Patagonia Down Sweater Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/patagonia-down-sweater-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=patagonia-down-sweater-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/patagonia-down-sweater-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:42:07 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Adam B</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Snow Sports]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[all-season]]></category> <category><![CDATA[down jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[goose down]]></category> <category><![CDATA[midlayer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[outerlayer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sweater]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=12440</guid> <description><![CDATA[Patagonia. When I think of the brand I have an impression a bit like I get from American truck brands: no-frills, solid performance, great durability. Patagonia focuses on making great gear with technical features for performance sake. You won&#8217;t see a lot of neon colors or features with names you can&#8217;t pronounce in the Patagonia [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/patagonia-down-sweater-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Columbia Sportswear Mountain Monster Mitten &amp; Glove Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/gloves/columbia-sportswear-mountain-monster-glove-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=columbia-sportswear-mountain-monster-glove-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/gloves/columbia-sportswear-mountain-monster-glove-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:43:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Brad S</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gloves]]></category> <category><![CDATA[goatskin leather]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mittens]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ski gloves]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snowboarding mittens]]></category> <category><![CDATA[warm]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=12589</guid> <description><![CDATA[Having the right pair of gloves can make or break your day on the slopes. If you like your hands warm and dry all day long, then you should definitely check out the Columbia Sportswear Mountain Monster Gloves or Mittens. I have worn the mittens on several recent visits to the slopes of Summit County, and [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/gloves/columbia-sportswear-mountain-monster-glove-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Columbia Sportswear Bugaboot Omni-Heat Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/boots/columbia-sportswear-bugaboot-omni-heat-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=columbia-sportswear-bugaboot-omni-heat-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/boots/columbia-sportswear-bugaboot-omni-heat-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:15:47 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Brad S</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Boots]]></category> <category><![CDATA[omni grip]]></category> <category><![CDATA[omni heat]]></category> <category><![CDATA[winter boots]]></category> <guid
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isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=12245</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; Relying on good-old-fashioned, native ways to keep your hands warm may raise some eyebrows in this high-tech era, but if it worked for the rugged Cree Indians, it can certainly work for modern man. It&#8217;s no secret that mittens are warmer than gloves, and the Cree tribes that inhabited the areas around northern Minnesota, [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/gloves/astis-mittens-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Ortovox 3+ Avalanche Transceiver Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/ortovox-3-avalanche-transceiver-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ortovox-3-avalanche-transceiver-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/ortovox-3-avalanche-transceiver-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:15:48 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>StephanieS</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Snow Sports]]></category> <category><![CDATA[avalanche beacon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[avalanche transceiver]]></category> <category><![CDATA[beacon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ortovox]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=11937</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Ortovox 3+ is an avalanche transceiver with smart antenna technology.  This means that it uses intelligent position recognition to automatically find the best transmission antenna for where you are.    The Ortovox 3+ is small, fairly lightweight, and sleek. When I initially took the beacon out of the box I had a bit of [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/ortovox-3-avalanche-transceiver-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Helly Hansen Mission Jacket 2011/2012 Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/helly-hansen-mission-jacket-20112012-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=helly-hansen-mission-jacket-20112012-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/helly-hansen-mission-jacket-20112012-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:52:52 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[breathable]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skiing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Waterproof]]></category> <guid
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isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=11509</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you are in the market for a pair of versatile ski or ride pants, look no further than the Outdoor Research Aspect Pants. These pants are available for men and women &#8211; equal-opportunity awesomeness. The Aspect Pants are composed of a highly-breathable, waterproof, soft shell fabric (Ventia Dry). I found these pants to be [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/snow-pants-reviews/outdoor-research-aspect-pant-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Mammut Arctic Mitten Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/gloves/mammut-arctic-mitten?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mammut-arctic-mitten</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/gloves/mammut-arctic-mitten#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:56:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Shannon</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gloves]]></category> <category><![CDATA[arctic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cold weather gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[down]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mitten]]></category> <guid
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isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=11449</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; If you are anything like me, you spend hours, days, and weeks researching and comparing the latest products for all your favorite activities, as new gear is released each season. We spend our hard earned money on the best products that we can afford&#8230;sometimes because of our superb abilities&#8230;and sometimes because we believe the [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/featured/sportube-series-3-platinum-ski-snowboard-hard-shell-travel-case-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The North Face Enzo Pant Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/snow-pants-reviews/north-face-enzo-pant-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=north-face-enzo-pant-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/snow-pants-reviews/north-face-enzo-pant-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:08:15 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Snow Pants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[backcountry ski pants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gore-Tex Pro Shell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ski pants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snow pants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snowboard backs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[waterproof ski pants]]></category> <guid
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isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=11168</guid> <description><![CDATA[Winter boots often times are full of function, but as many of us know, most lack fashion.  While I am not a fashionista, I do enjoy a good looking and functioning piece of gear.  The Sorel Kitchner Frost High is a winter boot that has the classic leather outer and a rubber toe box area. [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/boots/sorel-kitchner-frost-high-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Mountain Hardwear Vertical Peak Jacket Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/mountain-hardwear-vertical-peak-jacket-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mountain-hardwear-vertical-peak-jacket-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/mountain-hardwear-vertical-peak-jacket-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:07:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dry q]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Insulated ski jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Waterproof]]></category> <guid
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