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" ... Mountaineering and skiing were both sports invented in Europe, and not surprisingly, European gear companies have been the leaders in pushing the innovations envelope since the 19th century and continue to do so today. What’s “new,” at least to us, is that some of these brands were once unknown and almost impossible to find here, but have ridden the wave of globalization into better ski shops, their own boutiques, and of course, through e-tail. So, while you will find few of the widely recognizable American and Canadian brand names below, you will find names that are synonymous with alpinism and have long venerable histories of world class products. At the opposite end of the gear spectrum are a handful of niche newcomers who typically arrived on the scene after detecting some failing or missed opportunities in the outdoor pursuits their founders were passionate about, and have stepped up to fill the gap. So while I saw little of interest that was new this year from the biggest, most ubiquitous outdoor gear brands, I found plenty of impressive innovations here and abroad that can help you more thoroughly - and safely - enjoy everything this unpredictable winter throws your way. ... "
" ... Poles: Last but definitely not least, you should get hiking poles - even if you don’t think you need them. Interestingly, in Europe, where alpinism and mountaineering were born and where hiking is much more popular, most day hikers use poles religiously, but it has never been as popular in this country. That’s a shame, but here’s why you want them. 1. You get a better workout, as using poles much more fully engages the upper body in hiking. That’s reason enough. 2. It’s safer – using poles gives you two more contact points and if you stumble over a root you are less likely to fall and you can more quickly correct a potential rolled ankle incident. Bottom line, it’s harder to get hurt with poles. 3. You are more efficient going up steep climbs. They make it easier, and you’ll get to the top sooner. 4. They take pressure off your knees and quads on the descent, which is, counterintuitively, where your legs really burn. ... "
" ... The French novelist René Daumal died in 1944 just before finishing Mount Analogue, his metaphorical journey comparing art to alpinism. Daumal wrote: ... "