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Jon Bell

Jon Bell

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Jon Bell is a writer in Portland, Oregon, who has covered everything from the outdoors and travel to business, technology, sustainability and more. He is also the author of the book On Mount Hood. Find out more at www.jbellink.com and www.onmounthood.com.

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10 ways to tech out your ski and snowboard gear before the snow flies

Instead of buying new skis or snowboard, why not augment or upgrade the other gear you have and set the stage for an epic season on the snow at a fraction of the cost?
Outdoors Products
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10 ways tech is transforming cycling, from outrageous lights to ebikes

From lights that make your bike look like something out of 'Tron' to fully electric bikes that literally pedal themselves, tech is making cycling easier, safer, and more fun than ever.
Outdoors News
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8 ways the smartphone in your pocket could save your hide outside

If you find yourself in a sticky survival situation with only your smartphone for help, then don’t panic, because it’ll prove very useful provided you know what to do. Here are eight ways it may end up getting you out of trouble.
Outdoors Guides