Last week, skier Kikkan Randall won the Cross Country World Cup sprint title, a first for an American. We caught up with the XC star to ask about the gear it takes to win, which includes triangular-shaft poles and 30 pairs of skis in a quiver.

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The problem: A boot that can brave the winter elements as well as look good out on the town. The solution: Salomon's Uma Trois women's boot. Our writer gives this hybrid footwear a test.

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Superlative warmth, hidden (integrated) mittens, a face shield, and a long, insulated body make the Stockholm Jacket from Loki LLC unique. Our writer gave the jacket a winter test last month in the woods and steep terrain in and around the mountain town of Bend, Ore.

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Chelsey Magness, a member of Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers, puts Specialized's latest women's road bike to the test on a 50-mile ride up Oregon's Cascade Lakes Highway.

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Vibram has announced a line of "lifestyle" models for spring 2012, including FiveFingers shoes made for daily wear and two small toe-shoe models for kids.

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The Myka HT Expert 29er from Specialized offers big, 29-inch wheels and a gender-specific frame. Our writer gave the bike -- which costs only $1,250 -- a thorough test ride this month.

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With hollow titanium rails, a "shock-absorbing" base, and a women's-specific design -- all for just $80 -- this saddle peaked our tester's interest from the start.

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Athletics behemoth adidas AG is entering the U.S. outdoor marketplace with footwear, apparel, outerwear, and optics. Gear Junkie gets a Q&A with an adidas managing director for a peek at the company's ambitious plans.

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It weighs 8 ounces and packs to the size of a grapefruit. Our contributor gave the Gnar Jacket from Sierra Designs a test in the depths of a Minnesota winter.

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The incredibly light weight -- and incredibly small! -- Inov-8 X-Talon 160s are made for kids or shorter adults. Our pint-size tester gave the shoes a thorough test.

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