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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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