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The North Face Chugach 35 Board Pack - 2150 cu in
The North Face Chugach 35 Board Backpack sets the standard for extended backcountry trips and hardcore kicker building. This mid-sized winter pack features the most secure carrying system for snowboards on the market—The North Face's Fly-Trap carrying system. When you're carrying 50 pounds of gear on your back, the last thing you want to deal with is a board flopping around in its straps. This causes the load to shift frequently, leaving you tired and sore, or worse: unbalanced on an exposed climb. The Fly-Trap carrying system mounts boards vertically, and with one pull, the sticky, rubbery compound lining the straps grips your plank and compresses it into the body of the pack. This creates an incredibly stable load which is easily supported by the Chugach 35 Board's PE sheet and aluminum stay suspension. A super-tough shovel sleeve protects the pack and your shovel from board edges, and dual tubes hold ice axes, shovel handles, probes, and collapsible poles. Tool loops on the hipbelt keep the items you need close at hand when working hard.
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The North Face Chugach 35 Board Pack
The North Face Chugach 35 Board Pack - 2150 cu in. is fantastic! I used it for snowshoeing. The pack worked out great! I was able to strap my snowshoes onto the outside of the pack when not needed and had easy access to them when needed. The pack was roomy enough to carry plenty of munchies and extra clothing (as well as stuffing my jacket in when not needed on those uphill climbs...whew!) and the hydration pouch made carrying water an absolute breeze. My water never froze since it was close to my body and the weight was distributed evenly. The straps are comfortable, and I can't find one complaint about this pack...which is unusual for a girl (kidding!) It's the perfect pack for this gals' back!
awesome backpack
I purchased this backpack to carry my gear when I go riding in the backcountry and I have to say it is a great pack. It holds all the gear I need and then some. The board carrying system works really well. I really like the features that they have integrated into its design. The whistle built into the buckle on the sternum strap is a nice touch.
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Training Tips
Heart monitors are useful for knowing when you are in the right zone for your training efforts. If you understand what your maximum heart rate is, you can set up your monitor to beep at you when you exceed the high or low range of your heart rate for the type of workout you are doing.
Cross training gives your body a chance to recover while still exercising. If yesterday has a hard run day up and down hills, then today's bicycle ride gives your aching knees a well deserved break.
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Efficient running position allows you to run farther and faster. Keep the heel raise to a minimum, relax your upper body and hands, keep your upper body poised and quiet.
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