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Covering outdoor sports in Utah since 1999, FeedTheHabit.com is the original backcountry blog before blogs were even invented. Featuring great content on backcountry skiing, mountain biking and outdoor sports from a handful of contributors.

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Gary Fisher Rumblefish II 29er Quick Review – Interbike 2009

I had heard a little about the new Gary Fisher Rumblefish from the Fat Cyclist’s post from the Trek Media Camp, so when I got a chance to ride it, I thought I’d give it a whirl to see if my...

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Truth in Motion: U.S. Ski Team’s Road to Vancouver

Leading up to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, the U.S. Ski Team is amped for a killer year. With Lindsey Vonn continuing her dominance on the hill and the other team members not far...

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Swobo Merino 753 Long-sleeve Bike Jersey Review

Wool is your friend… repeat after me… WOOL IS YOUR FRIEND. Good… nice work! Well, with all the synthetic fabrics on the market these days, sometimes I have to convince people that natural fibers are...

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Powder Addiction Snowcats to Serve Winter Park, CO

I just got word that a new snowcat skiing operation will begin operations in Jones Pass, just outside Winter Park, Colorado. At only 45 minutes from Denver, this just might be one of the most...

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Sierra Designs Kenosha Jacket Review

An athletic shell is key to 4-season trail running. Even in the dead of winter, a variety of thin layers is much preferred over anything thick and heavy. The Sierra Designs Kenosha Jacket is a great...

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Inov-8 Roclite 312 GTX Trail Running Shoe Review

Some British things just don’t cross the pond real well for one reason or another. For example, it took many years for the Mini Cooper to actually make it here and flourish and well, lets face it,...

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Sizing Up With Rockered Skis

As more and more manufacturers are producing skis with rockered tips, it’s important to keep proper sizing in mind. In effect, the rockered tip or tip/tail reduces the overall running length to...

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Montrail Mountain Masochist GTX Trail Running Shoes Review

With just a push of cold weather thus far this Fall, I have had an opportunity to try out a handful of foul-weather trail runners. With all the success the Montrail Mountain Masochist shoes have...

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Niner and WTB Release WTB Kodiak 2.5 DH 29er Tire

With the introduction of the Niner WFO this year, Niner continues to promote the demise of the 26er in all disciplines–including DH. DH!?!?!? Really? Yup… the WFO is for real and to complement the...

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Black Diamond Spot Headlamp Review

A trail runner’s ideal headlamp is one that punches a big hole through the darkness without tearing a big hole in your wallet.  Black Diamond’s Spot is one of the better combinations of high power...

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What Ski Resort is on Your “Must Ski” List?

With eight world-class ski resorts within an hour’s drive from my house, why do I still dream about skiing elsewhere? Well, maybe because it’s fun to ski something new and exciting and maybe it’s...

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Backcountry.com Launches Stoic Apparel Brand

Looks like Backcountry.com is stepping it up with their new Stoic brand. I’ve been very impressed with the variety of Backcountry-branded gear I’ve reviewed in the past and envision the new Stoic...

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2010 Norco Judan Singlespeed 29er w/Gates Belt Drive

Do you think we’ll ever see the demise of the bicycle chain? Well, belt drivetrains have been around for a few years now as mostly a novelty. For 2010, Norco is trying to bring it mainstream… well…...

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Jetboil Flash PCS Stove Review

Cooking in the backcountry can be simple, or it can be archaic and annoying. Be it known that I hate, no loathe campfires. If I was living 100 years ago and loved the outdoors as much as I do–heck...

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Petzl Tikka XP2 Headlamp Review

It’s hard to top the utility value of a durable headlamp that’s bright enough to light your way on dark morning trails, but small enough to conveniently tuck away in a pocket after the sun comes up. ...

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