Over the last several years tech gadgets for skiers and snowboarders have come full circle. Not so long ago the most tech that skiers had was the Sony Walkman. Not to say the Walkman was a dog. It actually took more punishment and kept working better than the early iPods.

Anyway we read lots of magazines around here. Over the the course of a year a couple dozen outdoor and skier publications arrive. Usually a month before they hit news stands.

This year we have seen a few articles about technology for skiers and snowboarders that have caught our collective eyes. Up till 2 years ago we had to bring a Hand Held GPS, a Apple iPod and a Cell Phone along if we wanted to have all the cool gadgets. Those days are gone. In only a few short years we have gone from carrying 3 to 5 pounds of gadgets to lees than 1 pound if we so chose.

In 2009 and in 2010 skiers and snowboarders can bring just one device with them and have it all. Music, GPS with Maps and of course the all important phone. So we have put together a list of our favorite devices to share.
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