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Kate Erwin

Kate Erwin

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Kate’s first job as a kid was working at a climbing gym and her first mastered computer program was 3-D Studio Max (around the same time.) Somewhere between in that obverse she is just a plain old outdoor enthusiast, writer, photographer and connector of people with a passion for beauty in all forms. www.katharineerwin.com

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To conquer Everest an insane 7th time, this climber is going high tech

Famous for Snapchatting an Everest climb, Cory Richards and Adrian Ballinger head back to the Nepalese peak — this time with tech in tow.
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Tom Prochazka talks the art and science behind Gravity Logic’s massive bike parks

Gravity Logic's Tom Prochazka has designing and building world-class mountain bike parks down to a science and he showed us how he does it.
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No more “shrink and pink:” Snow brands finally get serious about women’s ski boots

Rather than “shrink and pink” like many sports brands have done in the past, the ski industry has had to take women’s needs very seriously as they are the fast growing market.
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Red Paddle Company’s inflatable paddleboards are much more than a cheap beach toy

Though it sounds blasphemous among the surf community, Red Paddle's inflatable paddleboards are an innovative and efficient SUP alternative.
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Ski the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb with Destination BC’s 360-degree videos

Destination BC was one of the first tourism companies to use 360-degree immersion videos and it has one where you can virtually ski Whistler.
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Global Good Project

Refugees need computers, and The Global Good Project ensures they get them

Launching February 2017 is the Tech Mentors program, which provides rehabilitated computer equipment and in-home technical training for recently resettled refugee families in Salt Lake City.
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Elevety’s Domio sends you good vibrations while you shred the slopes

Using micro-vibration technology, the Domio can only be heard inside one’s helmet while also allowing you to hear surrounding sounds.
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Parlor makes ordering custom skis as easy as ordering custom Nikes

There is no such thing as a set of one-size-fits-all skis, which often makes shopping retail an exercise in acceptable compromises. Ski maker Parlor can make skis fit just for you – not only according to your physical attributes, but also ability, type of terrain and even snow conditions.
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Arc'teryx Procline

Ski or climb in 1 pair of boots with Arc’teryx’s hybrid, carbon fiber Procline

Arc’teryx Procline is a hybrid boot for ski-alpinism that combines a climbing boot with a ski boot using a revolutionary carbon cuff design
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Heimplanet’s new packs aim to banish sweaty backs with 3D foam

Heimplanet wasn’t done with 3D geodesic design as its new Motion Series backpacks utilize innovative 3D foam to keep the sweat off your back.
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Slippery when hit: Giro’s latest ski helmet mimics your brain’s own protection

Giro’s new Avance ski racing helmet will save your brain with MIPS Spherical technology and Hammerhead design that deflects forces away from your head.
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