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[Fall/Winter 2025] Snowy mountain climbing, backcountry skiing, alpine climbing. The best backpacks for extreme winter activities, categorized by purpose and preference.
Backcountry , Haglöfs , Ortovox , Patagonia , backpacks , Osprey , Arva , Black Diamond , Blue Ice , Millet , snowy mountains , BCA , Ferrino , beginner's guide , recommended
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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