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		<title>Adjustable Trekking Poles for Winter</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/adjustable-trekking-poles-for-winter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:48:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The use of trekking poles with powder baskets will help maintain your balance with whatever you have on your feet. Get the adjustable type of poles to adjust for various snow conditions; the length will depend on the snow&#8217;s density and hardness. You&#8217;ll also find that shortening your poles will make it easier to climb [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Powder Baskets for Trekking Poles</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/powder-baskets-for-trekking-poles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Powder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snow Conditions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snowshoeing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Trekking poles are essential for winter trekking and powder baskets for those poles are, too! &#8220;I&#8217;ve only made this mistake once and I&#8217;ll never do it again!&#8221; I&#8217;m referring to heading out for that first snowshoe trek of the winter season, grabbing the backpack, the snowshoes, and the trekking poles on the way out the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snowshoe Shape</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:39:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The shape of snowshoes is probably the most important factor for selecting snowshoes and its your planned use that will dictate what you choose. FOR CLIMBING: A relatively short, wide snowshoe is generally more versatile and maneuverable. They are generally best for climbing situations and hiking in forested areas. I prefer molded plastic snowshoes such [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cloudveil Rayzar Hat; Review</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/cloudveil-rayzar-hat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:18:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snowshoeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Winter Clothing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Rayzar Hat is an excellent headgear choice for aerobic activities in very cold conditions. The weather in Maine this time of year is typically in the single digits during the day and most light hats intended for aerobic workout don&#8217;t hold enough heat for temperatures below 10 degrees. The Rayzar is the solution to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snowshoes so You Don&#8217;t Posthole the Trail</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/snowshoes-so-you-dont-posthole-the-trail/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:06:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Snow Conditions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snowshoeing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Posthole is winter hiking slang for stepping into snow that isn&#8217;t dense or strong enough to support your weight. Your foot will drive down into the snow, making it hard to remove your embedded foot from the snow cover and leaving behind a deep, distinct footprint in the snow. What happened there was that your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nalgene Water Bottle Covers</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/nalgene-water-bottle-covers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2007 10:38:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nalgene bottles are awesome for hauling water on a trek, but, in the winter, need additional protection to avoid freezing. The best solution is a Nalgene bottle cover and here&#8217;s three types of products for that use: Nalgene water bottle covers for winter include: An Open Insulated Bottle Cover, like the Built NY BYO Nalgene [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Black Diamond CF Enduro Trekking Poles Review</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/black-diamond-cf-enduro-trekking-poles/</link>
		<comments>http://www.snowskills.net/black-diamond-cf-enduro-trekking-poles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Black Diamond has a great reputation for climbing and trekking gear and have a wide range of trekking poles for your needs. They&#8217;ve added a new model to their stock for trekking, hiking, and backpacking; the Black Diamond CF Enduro Trekking Poles. We&#8217;re very impressed with the Black Diamond CF Enduro Trekking Poles; they&#8217;re much [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Princeton TEC Quad Headlamp</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/princeton-tec-quad-headlamp/</link>
		<comments>http://www.snowskills.net/princeton-tec-quad-headlamp/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:34:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snowshoeing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Take the Snowskills.net headlamp test: Does your headlamp feel heavy? Does your headlamp have only one light setting? Does your headlamp shine less light than you could read a newspaper by? Does your headlamp leave you guessing as to how much power the batteries have left? If the answer to any one of these questions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Hiking Boot Grips</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/winter-hiking-boot-grips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.snowskills.net/winter-hiking-boot-grips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2007 09:24:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snowshoeing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For hiking in snow, snowshoes are usually the tool of choice. Climbing in deep snow or ice? Crampons will do the job. But what do you wear for traction when there&#8217;s icy conditions without underlying snow? A company called 32 NORTH INC. just down the road from the Snowskills.net headquarters produces several awesome products for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter Hiking Hats</title>
		<link>http://www.snowskills.net/winter-hiking-hats/</link>
		<comments>http://www.snowskills.net/winter-hiking-hats/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Country Skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snowshoeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Winter Clothing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Winter hiking, trekking, snowshoeing, and nordic skiing is a Tale of Two Hats. When aerobic activity in the winter is involved, it takes two hats: one for traveling and one for taking a break. The traveling hat keeps you comfortable on the go while the taking a break that keeps you warm and dry at [...]]]></description>
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