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TUBBS HOOKED ME UP!!

Posted on May 18, 2024September 23, 2024 by Backcountry Fever

After seeing my post about the limited repair options for my Limited Edition North Drinkware snow shoes, Tubbs sent me a pair of their latest Flex VRT and ALP models!!  Here’s what each features:

2025 Tubbs Flex VRT

“The Flex VRT is our premium composite deck snowshoe designed to deliver high quality performance for backcountry exploration.  The DynamicFit™ 2.0 binding features the BOA® Fit System which evenly distributes tension around your boot, combined with EVA foam for the ultimate comfortable and precise fit.  The Flex Torsion Deck technology allows for a natural stride from heel to toe absorbing impact to reduce the amount of stress on joints.  At the same time the FLEX tail engages the built in tail traction, keeping the snowshoe tracking and underfoot, making descents a breeze.  This deck provides just the right amount of rigidity for side hilling while conforming to the terrain.  Paired with aggressive Traction Rails and the Viper™ 2.0 crampon this snowshoe bites into any snow conditions.  Engaging the ActiveLift™ 19° heel lift this becomes a mountain climbing machine.”

2025 Tubbs Flex ALP

“Uneven and sidehill terrain are no match for the Flex ALP’s Torsion Deck™ technology that allows torsional articulation throughout the body of the snowshoe to enhance traction and preserve your natural gait.  With the micro-serrated Traction Rails, Viper™ 2.0 toe crampon and built in tail traction pins this snowshoe has grip in even the most technical terrain.  Getting in and out of these snowshoes is easy and intuitive thanks to the ActiveFit™ 2.0 binding.  Featuring an easy to grip TPU cinch strap which reduces friction and ice buildup and our EZ Heel Buckle, this binding holds your foot securely while allowing for a quick entry and exit.  Finally, the ActiveLift™ 19° heel lift provides extra support on steeper ascents making the Flex ALP a go-to for backcountry travel.”

Thanks Tubbs Snowshoes 👍 I appreciate your generosity and awesome level of customer service 🫶 Now I can’t wait to get out and use ’em!

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Another moderate day of mountaineering up the north slope of Mt. Superior, known as Cardiac Bowl. I`ve only been to this peak once before, from the typical summer trail, so it was way fun to get there from this direction.

#mountsuperior #northslope #cardiacbowl #mountaineering #wasatch11ers

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Another moderate day of mountaineering up the north slope of Mt. Superior, known as Cardiac Bowl.  I've only been to this peak once before, from the typical summer trail, so it was way fun to get there from this direction.

#mountsuperior #northslope #cardiacbowl #mountaineering #wasatch11ers

With such good coverage and a big storm rolling in, I think Alta should stay open for at least another week!

#stillskiing #springskiing #skiutah #skiing #alta

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With such good coverage and a big storm rolling in, I think Alta should stay open for at least another week! 

#stillskiing #springskiing #skiutah #skiing #alta

It`s been a minute since I`ve had anything other than ski boots or hockey skates on my feet this winter. Gotta switch gears before the mountaineering season melts away here in Utah!

#mountaineering #kesslerpeak #westridge #wasatchfront #timetoclimb

📷 @wasatchwidescreen

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It's been a minute since I've had anything other than ski boots or hockey skates on my feet this winter.  Gotta switch gears before the mountaineering season melts away here in Utah!

#mountaineering #kesslerpeak #westridge #wasatchfront #timetoclimb

📷 @wasatchwidescreen

On this day last year—February 18—my team and I reached the summit of Aconcagua, the tallest peak in Argentina and the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere at 22,837 feet.

I’ve enjoyed looking back on that expedition by rereading my day-by-day trip report from our climb.

👉 Link in bio: an 18-part guide covering the entire climb, plus pre-trip planning tips and post-expedition things to see and do around Mendoza.

Whether this is your first high-altitude objective or you’re adding Aconcagua to your mountaineering résumé, the guide will help you see why I chose the 360° Traverse, how to plan for your expedition, and what to expect each day on the mountain.

#aconcagua #aconcagua360 #aconcaguaexpedition #highaltitudemountaineering #mountaineering

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On this day last year—February 18—my team and I reached the summit of Aconcagua, the tallest peak in Argentina and the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere at 22,837 feet.

I’ve enjoyed looking back on that expedition by rereading my day-by-day trip report from our climb.

👉 Link in bio: an 18-part guide covering the entire climb, plus pre-trip planning tips and post-expedition things to see and do around Mendoza.

Whether this is your first high-altitude objective or you’re adding Aconcagua to your mountaineering résumé, the guide will help you see why I chose the 360° Traverse, how to plan for your expedition, and what to expect each day on the mountain.

#aconcagua #aconcagua360 #aconcaguaexpedition #highaltitudemountaineering #mountaineering

Winter is my favorite season, and cold weather camping is one of my favorite winter activities.

#coldweathercamping #wintercamping #tenting #lovewinter #lovecamping

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Winter is my favorite season, and cold weather camping is one of my favorite winter activities.

#coldweathercamping #wintercamping #tenting #lovewinter #lovecamping

Scoping out snow levels for my annual winter campout this weekend. Yep, there`s enough to still make it fun!

#wintercamping #coldweathercamping #winterhike #sunset #weekendwarrior

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Scoping out snow levels for my annual winter campout this weekend.  Yep, there's enough to still make it fun!

#wintercamping #coldweathercamping #winterhike #sunset #weekendwarrior

Speaking of my multi-millioner friends (see link in the bio), I got to hike with them last weekend.

I had my mind set on doing a Grandeur Peak Yo-Yo for my first hike of the year. Thankfully, @gwhatco and @andeethatch were OK with slowing down for the day.

Not sure what I was thinking though, my thighs were so sore for the next two days. Hockey sure doesn`t use those same muscles like I thought it did.

Recovery definitely called for a few infrared sauna sessions afterwards!

#grandeurpeak #yoyo #doublesummit #legday #goatworthy

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Speaking of my multi-millioner friends (see link in the bio), I got to hike with them last weekend.

I had my mind set on doing a Grandeur Peak Yo-Yo for my first hike of the year. Thankfully, @gwhatco and @andeethatch were OK with slowing down for the day.

Not sure what I was thinking though, my thighs were so sore for the next two days. Hockey sure doesn't use those same muscles like I thought it did. 

Recovery definitely called for a few infrared sauna sessions afterwards!

#grandeurpeak #yoyo #doublesummit #legday #goatworthy

Yeah, you read that right — 5,000,000 vertical feet. That’s a million feet of vert every year for five straight years. Who does that? Well… these two average hikers from Utah have been stacking numbers like this since 2021 — quietly, but well beyond “average”.

The numbers speak for themselves. Get a summary and breakdown by month from the link in the bio ☝️

Think about that: we’re talking about an average of 50 miles and 20,000 feet of gain every single week.

It’s hard to wrap my head around that level of commitment. What they’re doing every month is roughly what I log in a year, all while holding down full-time jobs. That’s one serious fitness program.

In talking with Andee about what comes next, they took the week off after Christmas, then jumped right into the new year on a local favorite—Mount Olympus—with plans to log another million in 2026.

#goatworthy #biggoals #millionverticalfeet #hikerlife #hikemoreworryless

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Yeah, you read that right — 5,000,000 vertical feet.  That’s a million feet of vert every year for five straight years.  Who does that?  Well… these two average hikers from Utah have been stacking numbers like this since 2021 — quietly, but well beyond “average”. 

The numbers speak for themselves.  Get a summary and breakdown by month from the link in the bio ☝️

Think about that: we’re talking about an average of 50 miles and 20,000 feet of gain every single week.

It’s hard to wrap my head around that level of commitment.  What they’re doing every month is roughly what I log in a year, all while holding down full-time jobs.  That’s one serious fitness program.

In talking with Andee about what comes next, they took the week off after Christmas, then jumped right into the new year on a local favorite—Mount Olympus—with plans to log another million in 2026.

#goatworthy #biggoals #millionverticalfeet #hikerlife #hikemoreworryless

With the encouragement from my youngest daughter, I bought a small fleet of kid carriers to get these youngsters started early! We`ve enjoyed a few days out in this unseasonably warm November, but still need to get them ALL out together. Fun times ahead for sure!!

#osprey #ospreypacks #hikingwithkids #familyfun #getemstartedearly

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With the encouragement from my youngest daughter, I bought a small fleet of kid carriers to get these youngsters started early!  We've enjoyed a few days out in this unseasonably warm November, but still need to get them ALL out together.  Fun times ahead for sure!!

#osprey #ospreypacks #hikingwithkids #familyfun #getemstartedearly
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