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Arc’teryx Announces A New System Of Circularity With the Sperro SV Jacket

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Arc’teryx just came out with news that could quite possibly change the outdoor apparel industry going forward. I come from the same town as its headquarters, North Vancouver, BC. So I have seen the company grow from a niche brand offering technical climbing and outdoor gear to a billion dollar mega corporation owned by an […]

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Avalanche Glossary: Cornices

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What are Cornices? Cornices are massive, overhanging snow formations that develop along ridgelines and peaks, sculpted by wind into precarious, delicate structures. To an inexperienced backcountry traveler, they might appear like natural snow drifts, but they are one of the most deceptive and dangerous hazards in avalanche terrain. Cornices can collapse without warning, triggering avalanches

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