BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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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....replies0views1159
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,...replies0views2592
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...replies0views1189
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...replies0views2388
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...replies0views3243
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,...replies0views3001
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...replies0views1500
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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...replies0views1394
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...replies1views12813
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...replies0views1835
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...replies0views2136
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...replies0views1098
2020-10-312020-10-26Has anybody come up with a good solution to the age old wax conundrum? That is, something that (1) provides a bit of grip for flat sections,...replies2views1631
2020-11-07
2020-10-26The Joffre is Prior’s most popular touring ski and gets its namesake from Joffre Lakes Provincial Park which is a Mecca for...replies0views1554
2020-10-26
2020-10-24Is your sock drawer full of merino wool socks? Great. That’s step 1. Step 2 is to upgrade your base layers. Maybe you’ve already done...replies0views2073
2020-10-24
2020-10-15Born in the shadow of the highest peak in the Alps, Zag Skis has been designing and manufacturing freeride, free touring and touring skis for...replies0views2745
2020-10-152020-10-04I bought a preloved Garmont Megarides which I find super comfortable and allows me to ski well. But they are 5 years old and blue rubber...replies1views1326
2020-10-08
2020-09-29WNDR Skis, based out of Salt Lake City Utah is a pretty innovative company. Not only did they develop "AlgalTech" which is an Algae...replies0views1013
2020-09-29
2020-09-28Scott’s new Freeguide Carbon Boots use a Cabrio Hybrid 3 piece construction. It's called “hybrid” because it combines the...replies1views1680
2020-10-11
2020-09-06The giveaway for the Sea to Summit’s Ultralight Insulated Air Sleeping Mat is now closed and a winner has been drawn. If you are Brenda...replies0views17130
2020-09-062020-08-30Ortovox has released a firmware update. Go here to find out how to get your unit updated.replies1views989
2020-08-30
2020-08-28Whether you’re car camping or deep in the backcountry, having your cooking equipment dialled in can make or break the experience....replies0views1221
2020-08-28
2020-08-21Hornby Organics come in six main flavours. Each bar is 100% certified organic, certified gluten-free, and dairy and soy-free. The main...replies0views1380
2020-08-21
2020-08-16This giveaway is now closed and we have drawn a winner, congrats go out to Joseph Busch. If this is you please contact us at info (at)...replies2views10442
2020-08-26
2020-07-31We may be in the heat of Summer but that's no reason to not consider getting your hands on a new pair of DPS Skis at a smoking...replies0views1654
2020-07-31
