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Gear Of The Year 2020/21

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Gear Of The Year 2020/21

We have tested and reviewed some truly innovative and amazing gear this winter and the winners below are the best of the best and so deserving of our coveted Gear of the Year Award.

If you are in the market for some new backcountry ski gear then you owe it to yourself to consider the items listed below—we're sure you'll be as impressed as we are by each and every one of the winners.

ZAG UBAC 102 SKIS
Date: April 17th 2020
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: ZAG Skis

Read the full review here.

LA SPORTIVA VEGA ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
Date: Dec 1st 2020
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: La Sportiva

Read the full review and watch the video here.

G3 VIA CARBON, PIVOT & FIXIE POLES
Date: Nov 15th 2020
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9.5/10
Product Link: G3

Read the full review here.

BLACK DIAMOND HELIO 350 BINDINGS
Date: Dec 8th 2020
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Black Diamond

Read the full review and watch the video here.

OSPREY SOELDEN PRO AVALANCHE AIRBAG PACK
Date: Jan 2nd 2021
Reviewer: Pete
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Osprey

Read the full review here.

SCARPA F1 LT ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
Date: Dec 29th 2020
Reviewer: Andrew
Overall Rating: 9.5/10
Product Link: Scarpa

Read the full review here.

ELAN RIPSTICK 106 SKIS
Date: Mar 24th 2020
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9.5/10
Product Link: Elan Skis

Read the full review and watch the video here.

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