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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…

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Crampons vs. Cleats

Posted on April 23, 2024September 23, 2024 by Backcountry Fever

If you are new to mountaineering or haven’t experienced much spring hiking, let’s clarify a few things about traction systems beyond snowshoes.  There is a big difference between crampons and “cleats”. Crampons This tractions system is hardcore!  Here we’re talking about serious mountaineering with more extreme conditions that would involve glacier travel, crevasse danger, ice…

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Bummed Out By A Broken BOA Binding

Posted on March 19, 2024December 18, 2024 by Backcountry Fever

We just got home from an epic snowshoe adventure on Mount St. Helens!  Our timing was fortunate to be the first tracks in after receiving 48″ over the previous 4 days.  However, I was pretty bummed out by a broken BOA binding on my favorite snowshoes and had to rely on some older ones instead….

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