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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

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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.
Global Good Project

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

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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

Arc'teryx Procline

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

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Heimplanet’s new packs aim to banish sweaty backs with 3D foam

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Slippery when hit: Giro’s latest ski helmet mimics your brain’s own protection