Outdoor Retailer 2013: Hunting Grounds

At the All Mountain Demo, Gerben Scherpbier glimpses beacon search wonderland.

Author:: Gerben Scherpbier
Publish date:: Jan 7, 2013

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Katy Welter searches out her favorite new footwear among hundreds of pairs on the OR Show floor.

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Magellan sponsors a geocaching treasure hunt and Evan searches for what's new at Day 0 of Outdoor Retailer.

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Dave Harding reports on challenging big-mountain skier and professional guide Dean Cummings to a beacon search race.

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Amid $900 jackets and $3,000 tents, Gerben Scherpbier finds new backpacking gear for under $35.

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Becca Stubbs tries sweet skis and some high-tech new safety gear at the Outdoor Retailer 2013 All Mountain Demo Day.

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Gerben Scherpbier scours the show floor for the warmest winter layers from head to toe.... and then he throws axes.

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Becca Stubbs searches for this year's best haulers for around town and on the trail.

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More people are bringing electronics into the backcountry, and those devices need POWER. Dave Harding checks out some fun new ways to recharge.

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Becca Stubbs explores the floor in search of the gear she'd most love to run through the wringer.