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Ease your load with these packs, including the Gregory Sage 45, which testers loved for its back panel, which perfectly fits the lumbar spine; the North Face Minera 30, a simple daypack with a widely adjustable chest strap and lightweight hipbelt; and the Black Diamond Onyx 75, a no-frills, long-haul, remarkably light pack.

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These shells offer equal parts protection and comfort. We reviewed the Columbia Flyin' Dry, with its waterproof, breathable membrane and roomy back pocket; the Marmot Tempo Hoody, which kept our tester toasty on mountain runs and hikes during a windy season; the super-stretchy First Ascent High Season; and others.

Kicks designed specifically for the female foot, including The North Face Single Track Hayasa, best for mixed road and trail runs; the Salomon XR Mission, best for long trail runs in rough terrain; the New Balance 890V2, best for a cushy on up-tempo runs; and the Pearl Izumi Kissaki, best for high-mileage marathon training and racing.

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We ask the pros what drives them

The pro skier talks avalanche safety

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All about the youngest-ever ASP women's world champion

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¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Line Celebrity 100 skis.

¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Arbor Swoon Board.

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¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Tubbs Wilderness Snowshoe

I need a comfortable pair of multi-purpose shorts. What do you recommend?

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Seven surfers from Montauk, New York, give you the lowdown on one of the East Coast's premier surf towns.

Behind the scenes with the sisters tearing up the competitive triathlon circuit.

Photographer Jeff Lipsky shoots Torah Bright, Courtney Conlogue, Jenna Shoemaker, Sara Mancuso and Alex Puccio for our October issue.

Behind the scenes with the Olympic gold medalist in Malibu, California.

Why did Alex Puccio become so successful as a climber? A move to Boulder had something to do with it.

In her off time, the 26-year-old triathlete earned a degree from Harvard.

She surfed Trestles when she was six. Guess what she has planned at 18?…

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The freeskier has earned the right not to be called Julia’s little sister.

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¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Darn Tough Quarter Sock Cushion Socks.

¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Five Ten Karver Shoes.

¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Surftech Marisa Miller Stand-Up Paddleboard.

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¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Nike Lunar Elite + 2 running shoes.

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¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp.

¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the The North Face Krakatoa Half Zip Hoodie.

¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Pearl Izumi Veer Shorts.

¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the C4 Waterman Bamboo Laminate HD Paddle 8" Blade.

¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Mountain Hardwear Stretch Cohesion rain jacket.

¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Rudy Project Ability Sunglasses.

¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Pearl Izumi Impact Gloves.

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¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Smith Optics Skyline sunglasses.

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