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Bogong News Edition 44 – October 2020
- Lowe Alpine Climbing Packs
- La Sportiva clothing: Our New Full Range
- Bogong Blog: Slacklining Getting Started (Dan's Manifesto), by Dan
- Bogong Blog: Australian Backcountry Gear Setups, by Adele
- Bogong Blog: Trail Running Belts and Running Vests – How Much Volume Do You Need? By Sam
- New In: La Sportiva Tokyo climbing tee, Arc'teryx Kyanite LT fleece jacket, La Sportiva Lycan II trail run shoe, Ortlieb Packing Cubes for panniers, GSI Compact bowl and pot scraper, Chaco Odyssey women's sandals
- Gear Review: La Sportiva Skwama
- There Here! Outdoor Research Facemasks
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Bogong News Edition 43 – September 2020
- Bogong Blog: Climbing training in lockdown, how to fuel yourself during an ultra, tips on women's outdoor gear
- Facemasks: How to choose between face masks from Outdoor Research, Craghoppers and BUFF®
- New ultralight Gore-Tex® La Sportiva running jackets
- New In: Ultimate Direction All Mountain Pack, Outdoor Research Bitterblaze Women's Gloves, Red Chili Mystix, BUFF®, Juncture Liquid Chalk, Edelrid Skimmer Eco Dry 7.1mm 60m halfrope
- Recap: Navigation Workshop on Zoom
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Bogong News Edition 42 – July 2020
- Mont Dragonfly
- Video: How to (And Why You Should) Wash Your Rain Jacket
- New Ski: Gear Just Landed
- Outdoor Research Winter Range
- New In: Mammut Barryvox Pulse Avalanche Transceiver, DMM HalfNut Set (1–7), Power Traveller Swift 40 Pack, Black Diamond Expedition 3, prAna Kragg Men's Pant, CMC Clutch (By Harken).
- Bogong Blog: Mountaineering Gear – A Run Down
- In Case You Haven't Heard...
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Bogong News Edition 41 – May 2020
- Pre-Winter Clearance
- Climbing Gear Sale
- New In: SAXX Vibe Boxer Brief, Skratch Labs Energy Bar (Miso & Red Pepper), Trail Run Magazine Autumn 2020, La Sportiva Theory climbing shoe, Rock Empire Axel Cam, Outdoor Research Wanderer trekking shirt.
- Bogong Blog: How to Wash Your Sleeping Bag without Wrecking It
- News: Beastmaker back in stock
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Bogong News Edition 40 – April 2020
- Easter Sale Extended
- Bogong Resources: Our Picks
- New In: La Sportiva Jackal trail running shoe, La Sportiva TX Guide approach shoe, Red Chili Circuit climbing shoe, Julbo Starwind Goggle, Suunto 5 G1 sports watch, Arc'teryx Kyanite LT Jacket.
- Store Info Sessions: Postponed indefinitely
- Recap: Red Chili Urban Tour @ NorthSide Brunswick, North Walls and Arapiles
- COVID-19 Trading Hours
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Bogong News Edition 39 – February 2020
- Red Chili Urban Tour
- Navigation Workshop and Field Trips
- Ultimate Direction 5.0 running gear
- Outdoor Research X-Gaiter
- New In: Salomon S/Lab Sense 8 SG running shoes, Edelrid Giga Jul belay device, Asolo Space GTX Women's hiking shoes, DMM Wire Torque Nut Set 1–4, Craghoppers Adventure II bush shirt, Ultimate Direction FK Ultra Carbon running poles.
- Recap: DMM Gear Breaking Night @ North Walls
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Bogong News Edition 38 – November 2019
- REEL ROCK 14
- DMM Dragonfly
- New Mont Sleeping Bag Range
- New In: Wild magazine #173, Rab Kangri GTX, Prana Rockland climbing pants, Prana Continuum climbing pants, Fixe 18cm quickdraw, La Sportiva Crash Pad.
- Event: La Sportiva 2019 Climb-in-Gym Tour @ Urban Climb Collingwood
- Event: DMM Gear-Breaking Night @ North Walls
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Bogong News Edition 37 – September 2019
- The Testarossa Reloaded
- Seven Ski Backpacks
- Vegan-friendly Footwear
- New In: Outdoor Research Tundra Balaclava, Helinox Chair Zero, Red Chili Ventic Air, Helinox Deuce of Spades Trowel, Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL, Deuter Aviant Duffel 50.
- Event: La Sportiva 2019 Climb-in-Gym Tour @ Urban Climb Collingwood
- Wrap-up: Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson set foot in Bogong
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Bogong News Edition 36 – July 2019
- Final Ticket Release: Tommy & Kevin @ Bogong
- Recap: Backcountry Safety Info Session
- Recap: Dan's Highline Info Session
- New In: Salomon S-Lab MotionFit 360 Jacket, Outdoor Research Upsurge Gloves, Outdoor Research Guardian Jacket, La Sportiva Auster Running Shorts, DMM Phantom HMS Screwgate carabiner, Salomon Shift ski bindings.
- Bogong Blog: Updated! La Sportiva Climbing Shoe Guide
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Bogong News Edition 35 – June 2019
- Event: Tommy & Kevin Live on Stage
- Event: Tommy & Kevin @ Bogong!
- New In: Scott Voodoo Ski Boots, La Sportiva Futura, La Sportiva TX Pant Evo, SteriPEN Ultralight UV Water Filter, Ortlieb Atrack Waterproof Pack, Ortlieb Rackpack Urban 24L.
- Recap: Navigation Field Trip
- Recap: La Sportiva Shoe Demo @ Cliffhanger
- Staff Snippets: Introducing Sam
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Bogong News Edition 34 – May 2019
- Climb for Grampians! May 8 community initiative
- Event: La Sportiva Shoe Demo @ Cliffhanger
- Asolo Lagazuoi hiking boots
- Red Chilli Voltage climbing shoes
- Prana Stretch Zion Zip-Off Pants
- New In: Outdoor Research Wadi Rum Shorts, Mont Flyte canvas pack, Vasque St Elias hiking boots, Wilderness Equipment First Arrow X tent, Awesome Woodys Hangboards, Lowe Alpine Altus packs.
- Video: Primus PrimeTech Gas Stove Set, 1.3L
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Bogong News Edition 33 – February 2019
- Aussie Grit Apparel: New Trail Running Brand
- Bogong Blog: When to Resole Your Climbing Shoes
- Merv's Info Sessions: They're Back!
- New In: La Sportiva TX5 Men's, Salomon Advanced Skin 12 Set (2019), Salomon Custom Quiver, La Sportiva Falkon, Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl, Vertical Life Vol. 3
- Recap: DMM Gear-breaking Event @ Hardrock Climbing Gym
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Bogong News Edition 32 – November 2018
- Event DMM @ Hardrock Climbing Gym, CBD
- New In: Mont Moondance 2 Tent, Mont Mojo Stretch Shorts, DMM Bandolier, prAna Coronado Tee, Chaco ZCloud 2 Women's Sandal, Source Atacama Women's Sandal
- Recap: La Sportiva Shoe Demo
- Video: Sea to Summit Alpha Pots
- Bogong Blog: Hiking Boot Care
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Bogong News Edition 31 – September 2018
- Event: La Sportiva Shoe Demo
- Event: REEL ROCK Film Tour Melbourne 2018
- Spotlight: Lowe Alpine Aeon
- New In: Edelrid HMS Bulletproof Triple, Ultimate Direction Comfort Belt, Salomon Speedcross 4, Mont Wide Mouth Tritan 1L Bottle, Beta Stick Evo Ultra Compact, GSI Nesting Wine Glass 2-Pack
- Recap: Victorian State Boulder Titles 2018
- Video: La Sportiva Solution Women's Climbing Shoe
- Staff Snippets: Introducing Ian
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Bogong News Edition 30 – August 2018
- Event: Transitioning Into the Outdoors
- Just Landed: Rab Mountain Wear
- Insulated Jackets by Mont
- New In: La Sportiva Lycan, La Sportiva Otaki Women's, La Sportiva Finale Women's, Ski Trab Sintesi Ski, Edelrid Wing Harness, Suunto 9 GPS Watch
- Bogong Blog: Environmental Etiquette at the Crag
- Staff Snippets: Heading Outdoors with Kids
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Bogong News Edition 29 – July 2018
- Video: La Sportiva TR2 Tech Ski Binding
- New Gear Arrives for Ski Season
- Event: Victorian Backcountry Festival
- New In: Petzl Boreo Helmet, Black Diamond Helio Ski, La Sportiva Women's Solution, Mont Zero Down Jacket, DMM PerfectO Carabiner, Laken Thermo Bottle 500ml
- Recap: Merv's Navigation Workshops
- Bogong Blog: Tents 101 – Everything You Wanted to Know About Tents and More
- Staff Snippets: Magnetic Island Bouldering
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Bogong News Edition 28 – May 2018
- They're here: La Sportiva Skwama and Kataki
- Landed! La Sportiva Climbing Clothing
- Bookings Open: Navigating with Map and Compass, with Merv Trease
- New In: Ruike pocket knives, Edelrid Atmosphere climbing harness, La Sportiva Nepal Cube Women's, Salomon Sense Ride running shoes, Exped Multimat Duo, Waka Waka Power 5 Rechargeable Powerbank
- Recap: Bogong @ Buffalo Stampede
- Bogong Blog: Insulated Jackets for the Outdoors
- Staff Snippets: New Route in the Grampians
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Bogong News Edition 27 – April 2018
- Mandatory Gear Checks for Ultra-Trail Australia
- Featured: Exped Mars II Extreme Tent
- Upcoming Event: Mountains of the Mind, with Gavin Lang
- New In: Mont Tanami, Outdoor Research Splitter Gloves, MSR Windburner Combo System, Exped WinterLite -6 Long, Ultimate Direction Signature Series 4.0, prAna Rockaway Women's Jacket
- Recap: Bogong Trail Night with Salomon and Suunto, Lucy Bartholomew and Paul Day
- Bogong Blog: Retiring Your Climbing Harness
- Staff Snippets: Cascade Crossing – in the Era of Long Hair and Short Shorts
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Bogong News Edition 26 – March 2018
- Upcoming info session: Gear Care & Repair
- New Gear: Chaco Z Cloud 2, Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra 2018, Exped Explore 75
- Introducing: The New Mont Moondance 1 – More space, lighter fabrics
- Where Do Rock Climbers Poop?
- Staff Snippets: Scott on aid climbing Ozymandias Direct
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Bogong News Edition 25 – February 2018
- Info Sessions are Back! Full 2018 Program.
- New Gear: South West Tasmania guidebook, La Sportiva Nucleo hiking boot, Red Chili Sausalito climbing shoe
- Introducing: The New Mont Tanami – A Mid-sized Top-loading Pack
- 6 Favourite Locking 'Biners
- Staff Snippets: Anna Climbs Ama Dablam
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Bogong News Edition 24 – November 2017
- Announcing REEL ROCK major door prize...
- New Gear: Grivel Ghost Ice Axe, DMM Ceros Screwgate, La Sportiva Tarantula
- Introducing: Outdoor Research Ascendant Insulated Hoodie – Your New "do-it-all" Jacket
- Video: REEL ROCK 2017 Official Trailer
- Ian Maley Talks About WILDERNESS EQUIPMENT – 40 Years on the Go!
- Why Do My Climbing Shoes Stink?
- Point Perpendicular Climbing – Cliff Notes
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Bogong News Edition 23 – August 2017
- Winter Hiking: What You Need to Know
- New Gear: Mont Supersonic Jacket, New Fixe Aliens, Edelrid Snow Chains
- Introducing: Anatom Footwear – Designed and Tested in Scotland
- Video: DMMiD – What is it?
- Rock Climbing Ropes: How to Choose
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Bogong News Edition 22 – May 2017
- How to Build a Trad Rack
- New Gear: La Sportiva Spectre 2.0, Edelrid Tjuringa, Y&Y Clip-Up Glasses
- Introducing: The New Mont Epoch – Redesigned and Available Now
- Video: La Sportiva Otaki Climbing Shoes
- Trail Running: How Much Water Should You Carry?
- Ski Maintenance Tips
- Staff Snippets: Mountaineering, Gear and Mishaps
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Bogong News Edition 21 – February 2017
- Bogong is an Official UTA100 Gear Check Store
- Merv's Info Sessions are Back
- Gear Guide: Grivel North Machine Carbon Ice Axe
- New Products: Mont Zero UL Sleeping Bag, La Sportiva Tarantulace Women's Climbing Shoe, Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra 2017, Wilderness Equipment Space 3 Tent
- Staff Snippets: Mont Backcountry Hiking Pack Review
- Resources: Types of Rock Climbing Shoes, Which Rock Climbing Helmet?
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Bogong News Edition 20 – December 2016
- Staff Picks: The Climber, The Bushwalker, The Trail Runner
- New Products: Camelbak Ultra Pro Vest, Y&Y Plasfun Belay Glasses, La Sportiva Ultra Raptor GTX, Prana Sidra Pant Women's, Grivel SkiTour Ski Matic 2.0 Crampon
- Staff Snippets: Climbing Mt Kenya – Hard Decisions on the Ice Window
- Resources: Choosing a Climbing Shoe, Choosing a Harness, Why are Wild Country New Friends Better?
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Bogong News Edition 19 – September 2016
- End of Season Ski Gear Sale
- Industrial Access Gear has a New Home
- New Products: Wild Country New Friends, Suunto Spartan HR, La Sportiva Otaki, Masters Sherpa Calu, Deuter Freerider Pro 30
- Staff Snippets: Merv is World Champion
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Bogong News Edition 18 - March 2016
- Merv's most popular Info Sessions are back
- New Products from: Arcteryx, Lowe Alpine, Edelrid and more
- Staff Snippets: Summer alpinism in New Zealand, The Great Ocean Walk, A sunny stroll in the Alpine National Park
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Bogong News Edition 17 - October 2015
- Edelrid is now at Bogong!
- Staff Snippets: Zillertal Alps, Peruvian Hiking, Ice Climbing
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Bogong News Edition 16 - July 2015
- Belay Device Buying Guide
- Staff Snippets: Bouldering, Diving, Aid Climbing
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Bogong News Edition 15 - Dec 2014
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Bogong News Edition 14 - Oct 2014
- Reel Rock 9: Valley Uprising
- Mountain Running Department
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Bogong News Edition 13 - June 2014
- Mt Stirling's Winter Wonderland
- Favourite Hiking Gear
- New Products
- Allen & Mike's Telemark Tips
- Pilgrimage to Kokoda
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Bogong News Edition 12 - March 2014
- The Ortlieb Story
- Hiking in Norway
- New Products
- Mountaineering Gear and Mishaps
- How to Hike with Happy Feet
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Bogong News Edition 10 - Oct 2013
- Steps to the Seven Summits
- Lake Mountain Skyrun
- Lowe Alpine Clothing Relaunched
- Europe Hut Blogs
- Reel Rock Coming Up
- Bogong T-shirts
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Bogong News Edition 9 - July 2013
- Cycle touring Java and Bali
- International Maps
- New Mont Sleeping Bag Range
- Staff News
- Axl Bindings Review
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Bogong News Edition 8 - March 2013
- These boots are made for walking - Jon Muir's Asolo boots
- Bogong Facebook page launched
- Latest Products
- La Sportiva Mountain Running Series
- Staff News
- What's for dinner?
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Bogong News Edition 6 - Nov 2012
- Western Arthurs Winter Traverse
- NEW New Website
- Ski Clearance
- Reel Rock Wrap-up
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Bogong News Edition 5 - June 2012
- Adventurers, Survivors, Motivators - Warren Macdonald and Margo Talbot Talk
- Lightweight Down Jackets
- DMM Training Night
- Latest Ski Gear
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Bogong Update: Warren Macdonald & Margo Talbot Talk - 10th May 2012
- Inspirational adventurers Warren Macdonald & Margo Talbot to give presentation at Bogong on 10th May 2012
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Bogong News Edition 4 - April 2012
- Paz's totally excellent, non-bogus, Tassie climbing adventure
- Latest Shellwear from Outdoor Research
- Merv takes on the 100km Alpine Challenge
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Bogong News Edition 3 - Dec 2011
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Bogong News Edition 2 - Nov 2011
- Kayak launch: Paddling gear now in store
- Going light? Do it right!
- Wild Country SALE
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Bogong News Edition 1 - Oct 2011
- Reel Rock Film Tour 2011
- Bogong Club discounts online
- Ski Clearance
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