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Winter Gear Reviews

High-performance backcountry skiing and splitboarding start with reliable, lightweight, and responsive hardgoods. Whether you are skinning deep into the Selkirks, taking on a multi-day traverse across the Rockies, or hunting for untouched powder stashes off the beaten path, your setup dictates your efficiency on the ascent and your control on the descent. At Backcountry Skiing Canada, we rigorously field-test the latest touring skis, splitboards, tech bindings, alpine touring boots, climbing skins, and adjustable poles in real mountain conditions. Explore our comprehensive reviews below to find the exact setup tailored to your touring style, terrain preferences, and performance demands.

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Backcountry Skis

Backcountry Skis

From ultra-lightweight skimo race tools and dedicated touring planks to versatile 50/50 freeride chargers, we test backcountry skis where it counts: in real backcountry terrain. Read our in-depth reviews covering waist widths, rocker profiles, construction materials, and downhill performance across soft powder, hardpack, and variable snow.

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Backcountry Ski Boots

Backcountry Ski Boots

Comfort on the climb and uncompromised power on the descent start with the right boots. We review the newest Tech and Hybrid Alpine Touring (AT) boots as well as splitboard-specific footwear, evaluating walk-mode range of motion, weight, stiffness, closure systems, and heat-moldable liners.

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Backcountry Skiing Bindings

Your bindings are the vital link between boot and ski or board. Dive into our field tests of lightweight pin/tech bindings, frame bindings, and hybrid downhill-certified options. We break down release mechanics, step-in ease, riser ergonomics, safety certifications, and durability under heavy touring use.

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Backcountry Skins

Backcountry Skins

Efficient ascension requires the right balance of glide, grip, weight, and glue reliability. Explore our reviews of pure mohair, nylon, and hybrid mohair-mix climbing skins to find the ideal traction for icy skin tracks, freezing temperatures, spring slush, and deep powder breaking.

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Backcountry Skiing Poles

A solid set of touring poles provides balance, rhythm, and leverage when setting the track or navigating steep terrain. Read our reviews on 2-piece and 3-piece telescoping poles, lightweight carbon vs. durable aluminum builds, extended foam grip options, and avalanche probe/scraper integration.

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Backcountry Splitboards

Backcountry Splitboards

Earning your turns on a snowboard requires a splitboard setup built for efficient climbing and downhill expression. We review directional powder splitboards, freeride chargers, and split-specific hardware, testing edge hold on sidehills, skin track behavior, torsional stiffness, and ride quality in deep snow.

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