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    by Jonathan Shefftz October 26, 2010

    New Tech-style touring binding from the boutique rando race binding French company Plum is good for backcountry skiing.

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    by Lou Dawson September 27, 2010

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    by Lou Dawson July 16, 2010

    Organizing Junk for Backcountry Skiing

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