BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2021-04-21With more and more people carrying their avalanche transceiver in their ski pant pockets it raises some concerns versus the norm of carrying it in...replies0views1828
2021-04-21
2021-04-20There has long been a dichotomy in the ski/snowboard industry. Preconceived notions such as 'ski boots will hurt my feet', and 'Ski...replies0views1416
2021-04-20
2021-04-17Having already reviewed Movement’s fattest Premium Free Touring Ski, the Alp Tracks 106, we thought it was only fitting that we took a...replies0views3006
2021-04-17
2021-04-13Meier takes pride in its eco-friendly design, manufacturing, and waste reduction processes while ensuring that they produce high-performance skis...replies0views1751
2021-04-13
2021-04-08A couple of years ago we reviewed the Mystery Ranch Patrol 35 Pack and it performed really well in our testing....replies0views1613
2021-04-08
2021-04-07Scarpa is well known for making some of the best Alpine Touring Boots and footwear on the market and always coming up with innovative new...replies0views1766
2021-04-07
2021-04-06Dalbello’s new Quantum line of boots consists of the Quantum which uses fiberglass-reinforced polyamide to achieve an impressive 2,300g /...replies0views1503
2021-04-06
2021-04-03At 106 underfoot this is the widest ski in the Alp Tracks line so it’s ideal for big backcountry days when you want to cover a lot of ground...replies0views1983
2021-04-03
2021-04-01You know how when you are out touring, or even at the resort, you'll notice how some people still ski down with their tech...replies0views1522
2021-04-01
2021-03-30Line Ski’s offers three options in their Vision ski family, the 98, 108 (which we’ve already reviewed here), and the new for this...replies0views2334
2021-03-30
2021-03-27Fritz Barthel invented the tech binding in 1986 and in 1990 Dynafit licensed his patent and since then the company has been...replies0views3807
2021-03-27
2021-03-16There is a new apparel brand that just launched today and I know what you're thinking—another one? Yes. But this one is different than...replies0views1704
2021-03-16
2021-03-11Dynafit’s new Rotation 14 Binding is the bigger brother of the current Rotation 10 and 12 bindings. There is a stiffer spring in the...replies0views5606
2021-03-11
2021-03-10The world of Avalanche Transceivers is a complex one with so many options, features, and technologies to try and understand. It's no wonder...replies0views1246
2021-03-10
2021-03-09Dynafit’s new Radical Pro Ski Boots are the evolution of the popular Hoji Pro Tour Boots and lucky for all of us, they got an early release...replies0views4197
2021-03-09
2021-03-08Line Skis has had the Pandora Skis in their lineup for nearly a decade now and for the 2020/21 season, they have added an all-new fatter 110...replies0views1920
2021-03-08
2021-03-04The word is out that there is an issue with some of the recent Pieps brand avalanche transceivers; more specifically, the PIEPS DSP Pro, DSP...replies0views1418
2021-03-04
2021-03-03Though they are more often known for their goggles, Anon is making waves in the helmet industry with a new addition to their lineup. The Merak...replies0views2128
2021-03-03
2021-03-02The Hatchet is Weston’s dream freestyle powder board, specifically designed for freestyle riders who want to take their park skills into...replies0views1563
2021-03-02
2021-02-27By taking the Mythic Ski construction and lightening it up with Paulownia or Poplar Wood and combing it with PU and other materials (Titanal,...replies0views1485
2021-02-27
2021-02-22The Zero G series of boots have been purpose-built for touring from the ground up. In the Zero G series, Tecnica offers two variations for women:...replies0views1775
2021-02-22
2021-02-20While the Soul 7 was one of Rossignol’s most innovative and popular skis, known for its maneuverability and soft snow...replies0views1821
2021-02-20
2021-02-18The Alpha SV Jacket and Bibs sit at the top of the Arc'teryx food chain; and for good reason. Though created primarily for alpine climbing,...replies0views1249
2021-02-182021-02-15I have been skiing for 5 years and decided to finally get a pair for myself instead of renting. I bought some Fischer RC ones (82) through the...replies1views1244
2021-02-16
2021-02-15In 2019 Blizzard launched a significant update to their pinnacle ski touring line—the Zero G. When we reviewed the Zero G 105...replies0views2416
2021-02-15
