LOL Eric, I've noticed the same thing. Must be the economy? I know it is for me... I haven't bought a new piece of gear since my avy gear purchase in January 2007. Not a new backpack, no skis, no snowshoes... nothing. Which may be related as well to the fact that I have no time to do anything right now either. Being a single working mom makes it kind of difficult to find time to get out. Sigh.

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