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The Factor Factor

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We’re on our way to Utah for the OR show. Finally got to ski some of Colorado’s amazing powder yesterday (I hope Utah has some). We’re indeed having one of the best seasons ever. It just goes on and on and on. As does the gear testing:

Dave got some Black Diamond Factor boots to test. See review here in a few days. Teaser:

Black Diamond backcountry skiing.
Yesterday, Colorado. Dave’s full-on BD setup, including new Factor boots.

Black Diamond backcountry skiing.
Dave drive Factor, Factor drive Kilowatt, Kilowatt throw snow, Lou take picture.

Posted by Lou on January 21, 2008 | Filed Under Backcountry Skiing 

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6 Responses to “The Factor Factor”

  1. Ryan January 21st, 2008 9:51 am

    With prose like that, you missed your calling as a children’s book author. Glad to see somebody is getting after it while I’m been bed-ridden for the past five days with the flu virus from hell. Sharp looking boots.

  2. Lou January 21st, 2008 10:42 am

    Yeah, my mind regressed to first grade for a moment. All these new boots have overwhelmed my synapses.

    Flu — bummer!

  3. SMS January 21st, 2008 10:59 am

    Your wish is granted….its snowing right now in Utah.

  4. Steve January 21st, 2008 1:09 pm

    Lou,

    Here is an advisory you’ll want to read. I hope the drive is O.K. for you!!!

    http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/warnings.php?wfo=slc&zone=UTZ009&pil=XXXWSWSLC&productType=Heavy+Snow+Warning

  5. Lee Lau January 21st, 2008 3:28 pm

    thanks for all the reviews Lou. Going to be a busy month for you!

  6. Lou January 21st, 2008 9:01 pm

    Got here, Solider Summit was okay, lots of snow in town!

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