MANUFACTURERS

Sure, we all love backcountry powder skis, alpine touring boots and bindings, hardshell and softshell jackets and pants. Gore-Tex, NeoShell, puffy down, merino wool and many more materials. Do you ever wonder about how they are made though? And who are the elves that manage to put everything together? Well you’re in the right spot. Here, in our new “Manufacturers” section, you’ll learn more about the craftsmanship, engineering and special sauce behind many of the great backcountry ski brands you know and love. We’ll take you with us on tours to behind-the-scenes, under-the-hood locations. Some exotic, some not—but all of them will be of interest to anyone interested in the provenance of their favourite gear. Your input is key so tell us what you think in the Forums.

HELLY HANSEN LIFALOFT
Date: Feb 13th 2019
Reviewer: Brad
Related Link: Helly Hansen

Read the full article and watch the video here.

COLUMBIA OMNI HEAT 3D
Date: Oct 2nd 2018
Reviewer: Brad
Related Link: Columbia Sportswear

Read the full article and watch the video here.

ALLIED FEATHER & DOWN
Date: Nov 25th 2016
Reviewer: Kyle
Related Link: Allied Feather and Down

Read the full article here.

POLYGIENE
Date: July 4th 2016
Reviewer: Erin
Related Link: Polygiene

Read the full article here.

DOWNTEK STORMDOWN
Date: Feb 9th 2015
Reviewer:: Ryan
Related Link: Downtek Stormdown

Read the full article and watch the video here.

THE NORTH FACE STEEP SERIES: THE BIG MOUNTAIN APPROACH
Date: Feb 6th 2013
Reviewer: Ryan
Related Link: The North Face

Read the full article and watch the video here.

SHERPA ADVENTURE GEAR
Date: Jan 14th 2013
Reviewer: Marian & Brad
Related Link: Sherpa

Read the full article and watch the video here.

4FRNT SKIS WHITE ROOM
Date: Jan 29th 2012
Reviewer: Ryan
Related Link: 4Frnt

Read the full article and watch the video here.