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Gear Talk
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2021-01-11We have tested and reviewed some truly innovative and amazing gear this winter and the winners below are the best of the best and so...replies0views914
2021-01-11
2020-12-27We've compiled a list of the Best Ski Touring Shells for 2021 and you'll likely be surprised at which ones were rated at the top of the...replies0views1551
2020-12-27
2021-01-19G3 has completely overhauled their line-up of ski poles this season and jam packed them full of great design, solid materials and innovative...replies0views104
2021-01-19
2021-01-18These skis are designed to be a lightweight touring option and build upon Faction's Prime skis which are more mountain touring...replies0views182
2021-01-18
2021-01-16This new lightweight 4-buckle alpine touring boot from La Sportiva is based on their Spectre 2.0 boots but better in so many ways. The Vega...replies0views132
2021-01-16
2021-01-09Black Diamond’s new Helio Carbon line of skis is the companies lightest touring focused skis and they come in widths of 115, 104, 95 and 88...replies0views318
2021-01-09
2020-12-31We've had the new Scarpa F1 LT's out for a few tours and we want to tell you what we think. Here's a hint: we like 'em!...replies0views398
2020-12-31
2020-12-21Avalanche Saws are a pretty basic piece of backcountry skiing safety gear right? Wrong. There is much more to them than you may think and this...replies0views269
2020-12-21
2020-12-15Avalanche transceivers are complex things and there is a lot to know about the various features they offer. In this video we'll cover the...replies0views271
2020-12-15
2020-12-14Welcome to our 5th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50 category,...replies0views811
2020-12-14
2020-12-12Welcome to our 5th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50 category,...replies0views769
2020-12-12
2020-12-10We' ve had the DPS Wailer 100 RP out and about and we want to tell you all about it. If you are looking for a ski that rips at the resort...replies0views372
2020-12-10
2020-12-09Are you in the market for new alpine touring boots this season? Or, perhaps just want to know what all the features are about and what to...replies0views336
2020-12-09
2020-12-08The 2020 Mountain Hardware High Exposure kit consists of a 3L Gore-Tex jacket, 3L Gore-Tex bibs, and Gore-Tex Primaloft Gold five-finger gloves....replies0views357
2020-12-08
2020-12-07Welcome to our 5th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50 category,...replies0views875
2020-12-07
2020-12-05The Hometown Hero X Split is for those who love the versatility and personality of the Hometown Hero, but want it split in two and made lighter...replies0views251
2020-12-05
2020-11-30Welcome to our 5th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50...replies0views899
2020-11-30
2020-11-28You may not (yet) heard of ZAG Skis and for this, I’ll forgive you as they were just recently introduced to Canada this winter. They...replies0views427
2020-11-28
2020-11-23Welcome to our 5th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50 category,...replies0views1219
2020-11-23
2020-11-21Hot on the tails of awarding our Gear of the Year Award to Elan for their Women’s Ripstick 102 Skis, Elan promptly announced...replies0views320
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2020-11-19Something special often happens with a collaboration. This time around, it's DPS and POW (Protect our Winters) who've joined forces...replies0views349
2020-11-19
2020-11-09The giveaway is now closed, thanks to all of you who entered and congratulations go out to our winner, Derek Loowell. If this is you, please...replies2views11298
2020-12-16
2020-11-07Fritschi's Xenic 10 Bindings are the companies first truly lightweight tech binding coming on the heels of their Vipec Evo 12...replies0views534
2020-11-07
2020-11-02At first glance, this year's Ripsticks look pretty similar to the previous year's, except for an updated (and rather appealing) top sheet...replies0views495
2020-11-02
2020-10-31Looking to buy a new probe? Wondering what all the differences are? Or, just want to learn more about probes? Then check out this video we created...replies0views304
2020-10-31
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