Backcountry Magazine September 2012 - Gear Guide Alpinist 57 the safety issue covers what

the safety issue covers what it takes to get out there and back again

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Backcountry Magazine September 2012 - Gear Guide Alpinist 57 the safety issue covers whatFEATURES 2013 SKI TEST & GEAR GUIDE Backcountry gear has gone mainstream. That's a good thing, and here's why. The industry big boysthink Lange, Atomic, Salomonare focusing their attention (and money) on the backcountry. That focus drives competition, which, in turn, breeds innovation. And that means things are only getting better, lighter and more solid. This year, our 40 person test team evaluated more than 400 backcountry skis, boots and bindings