Bogong Newsletter Archive

Bogong News Edition 62 – OCTOBER 2023

• Running WIld - Alpine Challenge
• Running WIld - Santa's Run
• Climbing Film Tour
• Salomon Running Shoes & Clothing Sale!
• Sport Nutrition Night
• Sustainability Spotlight – La Sportiva Finale 2022 Rock Climbing Shoes - Mens
• Sustainability Spotlight – La Sportiva Finale 2022 Rock Climbing Shoes - Womens

Bogong News Edition 62

Bogong News Edition 61 – SEPTEMBER 2023

• Surf Coast Century 2023 Follow-Up
• Sponsored Athletes - Harper Migios & Claire Cheffings
• Salomon Running Shoes & Clothing Sale!
• Bogong Blog – Rocklands Bouldering Trip by Matt Crehan (Sponsored Athlete)
• Sustainability Spotlight – Deuter Speed Lite 25 Daypack

Bogong News Edition 61

Bogong News Edition 60 – AUGUST 2023

• Sponsored Athlete - Sia Kindberg
• Skratch Sale
• Alpine Touring Ski Packages - Huge Savings!
• Bogong Blog – Review: Rab Veil 6L Running Vest by Matt Crehan (Sponsored Athlete)
• Sustainability Spotlight – La Sportiva TX Hike Mid Leather GTX Hiking Boots - Mens
• Sustainability Spotlight – La Sportiva TX Hike Mid Leather GTX Hiking Boots - Womens

Bogong News Edition 60

Bogong News Edition 59 – JULY 2023

• Alpine Touring Ski Packages - Huge Savings!
• Thermal Clothing - Icebreaker & Mont
• Vaude Mat Performance Winter 7 - Save $40!
• Bogong Blog – Fuelling to Send by Ashlee Hendy (Sponsored Athlete)
• Sustainability Spotlight – Rab Arc Eco Jacket

Bogong News Edition 59

Bogong News Edition 58 – MAY 2023

• Snowshoes; MSR, Tubbs, Atlas
• Lowe Alpine Sirac Plus Hiking Pack
• Salomon Advanced Skin 15 X Running Pack
• Bogong Blog – Mont Guide Primaloft Hoodie Review
• Sustainability Spotlight – Friends of the Earth Melbourne: Forests
• From the archive...

Bogong News Edition 58

Bogong News Edition 57 – APRIL 2023

• Bogong Blog – What to bring when trekking to Everest Base Camp?
• Bogong Blog – Plastic Avalanche: Bottled water in Nepal
• Bogong Blog – DZi Foundation
• La Sportiva TX4 Approach Shoes
• Rab Veil 2 Running Vest
• Sustainability Spotlight– Outdoor Research
• Easter Trading Hours

Bogong News Edition 57

Bogong News Edition 56 – February 2023

• La Sportiva Tarantula Boulder
• Chimpanzee Nutrition
• La Sportiva Jackal II BOA
• Edelrid Megawatt
• Bogong Blog: Climbing Shoe Review!
• Sustainability Spotlight: Prana Responsible Packaging Movement

Bogong News Edition 56

Bogong News Edition 55 – November 2022

• Vaude Sleeping Mats
• Vaude Tents
• Event - Vertical Life 3 Film Tour
• Product Highlight: Icebreaker
• Bogong Blog – Preprare for your summer adventures!
• Sustainability Spotlight: Sterling XEROS

Bogong News Edition 55

Bogong News Edition 54 – September 2022

• New Sleeping Bags
• Event - Surf Coast Century
• Product Highlight: Women's Mont Zero UL Jacket,La Sportiva Catch T-Shirt, La Sportiva Onyx Shorts, Men's Mont Zero UL Jacket, La Sportiva Synth T-Shirt, La Sportiva Rider Shorts
• Bogong Blog – Matt Crehan, Running the Lavaredo Ultra Trial Run in Italy
• Sustainability Spotlight: bluesign®

Bogong News Edition 54

Bogong News Edition 53 – July 2022

• Bush Heritage
• Edelrid Finn II Kids Climbing Harness Review
• La Sportiva Demo Night – Thursday 4th August
• New Arrivals: La Sportiva TX Hike, Madshus Skis and Ski Bag, Outdoor Research Helium Bivy, La Sportiva True North Jacket
• Bogong Blog – Climbing During Pregnancy
• Sustainability Spotlight – Prana ReZion

Bogong News Edition 53

Bogong News Edition 52 – May 2022

• Sponsored Athletes
• Map and Compass Navigation Workshop
• Exped Hiking Mats: New Range
• Product Highlight: Mont Bimberi, Outdoor Research Trail Mix Hoodie, Campers Pantry
• Bogong Blog – La Sportiva Mutant Review
• Sustainability Spotlight: Exped Mats

Bogong News Edition 52

Bogong News Edition 51 – April 2022

• Sponsored Athletes
• Running Wild
• New Gear: La Sportiva Tarantula Women's Velcro, Y&Y Travelboard Hangboard, Rab Arc Eco Jacket Men's, Edelrid Hand Cruiser Ascender Right, Radix Nutrition Plant-Based Berry Banana Smoothie, Exped Couloir 30L Alpine Pack.
• Bogong Blog – Asolo Finder GTX Review.
• Sustainability Spotlight – Icebreaker - Move to Natural

Bogong News Edition 51

Bogong News Edition 50 – December 2021

• NEW La Sportiva TC Pro climbing shoe
• Craghoppers – Technical, quick-dry hiking shirts in larger sizes
• Coloured Chalk
• New Stuff: Exped Deepsleep 7.5 cm LXW sleeping mat, Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry climbing rope, Lowa Renegade GORE-TEX® hiking boots, Fenix HM65R-T trail running headlamp, Edelrid Ultralight III climbing helmet, Topo Athletic Mountain Racer trail running shoe
• Bogong Blog – Sticky Rubber Resoles
• Recap: Surf Coast Century

Bogong News Edition 50

Bogong News Edition 49 – October 2021

• La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Boots and Shoes – Now in LEATHER!
• You Asked! And we got them – Outdoor Research Face Masks
• Just Add Water and Shake – NEW! Radix Smoothies
• More New Stuff: Outdoor Research Helium Bivy, Exped FlexMat LW, Ortlieb Atrack ST, Edelrid Prisma Guide, Edelrid Vertic Triple Lock II, Grivel Scream
• Special Trading Hours

Bogong News Edition 49

Bogong News Edition 48 – August 2021

• Bogong Blog – Mont Tempest Rain Jacket
• It's Back – New climbing shoe
• New Trail Shoe – Salomon Ultra Glide
• New In: La Sportiva Vega, ATK Crest Binding, Red Chili Puzzle, Grivel Parete 30 pack, Mont Hibernator Bivvy, Black Diamond Binding Buddy, Black Diamond Helio Recon Skis, Opinel Number 4 Carbon Steel knife, Optimus Terra Solo cook set
• Click & Collect Hours

Bogong News Edition 48

Bogong News Edition 47 – July 2021

• Salomon Shift Pro 100 – Ski boots for alpine touring
• La Sportiva Kubo – New climbing shoe
• The Agent – Coloured chalk
• Bridgedale Trail Run Socks – New range
• Dynafit Vests – For trail running
• New In: Red Chili Spirit IV LV, Go Anywhere Toilet Kit, MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe, Wilderness Equipment TR Trek Tent, Fenix HP16R Headlamp, Skratch Labs Superfuel Drink Mix
• Bogong Blog: Winter Hiking
• Surf Coast Century Leg 3 Training Day – Anglesea

Bogong News Edition 47

Bogong News Edition 46 – May 2021

• SNAP Climbing – New brand
• La Sportiva Karacal – New trail running shoe
• La Sportiva Solution Comp – New climbing shoe
• New In: Ultimate Direction Re-Cup, Mont Inferno Jacket, La Sportiva Roots Climbing Pants, Superfeet Trailblazer Women's, COROS Apex 42mm, Exped Versa Quilt Duo
• Industrial Gear Specials
• Climbing Rope Specials
• Bogong Supported Athlete Update: Matt Crehan
• Gear Review: La Sportiva Testarossa
• Recap: North Walls Redpoint Series

Bogong News Edition 46

Bogong News Edition 45 – March 2021

• Mont Batwing/Batcave mondular ultralight tent system
• La Sportiva Theory new climbing shoe
• Bogong Blog: Matt Crehan runs the Overland Track in under 8 hours
• New In: Wataaah! Traingsbier, DMM WallDo, Salomon Sense Ride 4, Exped Typhoon 15, Skratch Labs Energy Chews, Rab Muztag Women's rain jacket, Arc'teryx Bird Head Toque, SAXX Vibe Boxer Brief (new prints!), Mund Tesla hiking sock
• Podcast: La Sportiva High FriXion Max TraXion
• Recap: Surf Coast Century 100km trail race
• Makak climbing holds and training boards

Bogong News Edition 45

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
• They're 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!

• LEKI Poles are Here!

• 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

• REEL ROCK: Our Story

• 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

• Recap: DMM Pink!

• 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

• Asolo Visits Bogong

• 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

• Via Ferrata: What is it?

• 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

• Harnesses for Kids

• 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

• Ski Gear Basics

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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

• Reel Rock 11

• 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

• Source is now at Bogong!

• 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!

• Reel Rock - October 2015

• New Products

• Staff Snippets: Zillertal Alps, Peruvian Hiking, Ice Climbing

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Bogong News Edition 16 - July 2015

• Ski Waxing Tips

• Buffalo Stampede

• Belay Device Buying Guide

• New Products

• Staff Snippets: Bouldering, Diving, Aid Climbing

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Bogong News Edition 15 - Dec 2014

• Boxing Day Sale

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Bogong News Edition 14 - Oct 2014

• Reel Rock 9: Valley Uprising

• Bushwalking's New Guard

• Mountain Running Department

• Salomon S-LAB

• Staff Snippets

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Bogong News Edition 3 - Dec 2011

• Boxing Day Sale 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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