The right piece can rejuvenate a stale pursuit or, in the best cases, it can elevate our own game like the way a lighter bike frame can get us up the mountain or a better-shaped pair of skis can get us down it.

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Again, we are not going to be able to get to the top of that mountain unless we can start and continue to climb up it from the base.

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From a distance the pale scree slopes on the mountain-side look like barren fields of snow, but get up close and you'll be amazed by the diversity of wildlife that thrives on this reserve.

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