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Völkl skiers Ian McIntosh, Christina Lustenberger, Austin Ross, and Stain Hagen head out to La Grave to experience the amazing terrain. None of them have skied the intense terrain of La Grave before, and they are equipped with the 2015 Völkl V-Werks BMT (Big Mountain Touring) skis so they can really see what they’re all about.

-By Tom Mooers KSL's proposed development raises a lot of questions about the future of Squaw Valley. For example, what if we end up in the nightmare scenario of too much development and not enough water? Everywhere we turn this summer, we're reminded of the value — and the scarcity — of water in the region. Throughout Tahoe, we are...

BD Athlete Roland Hemetzberger sends Zarathustra, 8c+ from Black Diamond Equipment on Vimeo.

Girls Trip Europe: Las Motivadas from Prana Living on Vimeo.

Here at the Granite Chief we get a lot of through Pacific Crest Trail hikers stopping by the shop. They stop by to replace their worn out shoes, pick up a new water filter, or purchase a new cooking stove or other essentials they need for the rest of the time on the trail. Speaking with these individuals we get...

-By Jessie Cassidy When it comes to sunglasses, Smith Optics is an undisputed leader in the industry, producing quality products for nearly 50 years. Recently, Smith rolled out a new feature in its already banger sunglass line, ChromaPop technology. ChromaPop filters out confusion, and makes colors pop, creating a unique sunglass experience that makes a world of difference. According to...

Every year Salomon’s Research and Development department spends a week with Salomon’s Running Athletes to test their products, do biomechanics tests, and brainstorm the next big change for upcoming generations of products. This year Salomon’s athletes traveled to Italy in the late spring where they were able to talk with Salomon’s Research and Development Team and test out their gear...

Bark and Surftech at Race the Lake 2014 from Fin Film Company on Vimeo. The "unofficial" edit from the 2014 Race The Lake Paddleboard Event with Surftech and Bark.

"In the summer of 2013 Casey Gannon and Colin Arisman thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with cameras in hand. "Only The Essential" is the story of their 5 month, 2668 mile journey on foot from Mexico to Canada across the wilderness of California, Oregon, and Washington. The full length film will be available to stream for free online, as well...