For this comparison review, we put several Micro Down Jackets through their paces and rated them on fit/mobility, weight to warmth ratio, packability, features and overall value. We've...

Curious as to what are the best new backcountry skiing products of 2019/2020? Wonder no more! Have a look over what we consider to be the best new products of the season and learn why they...

Since Atomic is part of the Amer Sports brand they share technology and products with another popular brand owned by Amer Sports, namely Salomon and hence why Atomic and Salomon both have a...

Since the last update, we've had 161cm of low-density snowfall creating a soft storm slab and dry loose avalanche problem in the area. With all this snow we have an incredibly deep...

We are confirmed lovers of Scarpa AT boots here at Backcountry Skiing Canada and our look-see at the women's Gea continues the trend. This boot is a perfect vehicle for women...

Arva is a French company that most North American’s probably have not yet heard of, even though they have been around for 35 years now. They started in 1985 by making the Arva 4000, the...

Two years ago we reviewed the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 Boots and now for 2020, Atomic is about to release the new and improved Hawx Prime XTD 130 Boots. Like the Ultra, the Prime is a combination...

For most, “eat your greens” is not something we relish hearing and this is where Athletic Greens comes in. It’s a combination of 75 ingredients (see below for more on this) which...

The latest iteration of the Backland Carbon Boots comes at us with a few new upgrades but what Atomic did keep is the carbon spine, crazy 74°of cuff rotation and stiff 110 Flex rating. They...

La Sportiva’s apparel line for fall 2019 is completely new and redesigned to seamlessly integrate together in one of three active categories. Now each piece builds upon each other and works...

Born in the Tetons to those with a passion for ski mountaineering, Skeats, or skin-cleats, are a rigid plate that weaves onto a ski strap - its that simple. Skeats take all the...

G3’s new MINIMIST Skins are their next generation of lightweight touring skins which are based off their successful ALPINIST+ and SCALA Skins. The MINIMIST are 30% lighter...

If you haven’t heard about Elan Ripstickskis yet you may need to pull your head out of the snow for a moment. They’ve been around for over two seasons now and have a well-earned...

Scarpa has taken the Maestrale, the most popular alpine touring boot on the market and given it a stiffer 130 flex rating similar to that found in their Freedom SL boots. With the XT,...

If you haven't yet heard on Black Yak, you are not alone. This new to North America Brand produces some of the most innovative and high-quality apparel around so it's about time you knew...