BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2020-03-02This giveaway is now closed and we have picked a winner. Congratulations go out to Joesph Howell, if this is you please contact us so we can get...replies0views8685
2020-03-02
2020-03-01Wondering what the main differences are between G3’s Ion and Zed Tech Bindings and which is right for you? Well, you are not alone. We...replies0views10564
2020-03-01
2020-02-29The predecessor to the Salomon/Atomic Shift Binding was the Guardian Binding, but this was a heavier frame touring binding that had no...replies0views2217
2020-02-29
2020-02-28Faction showed off their new Agent 3.0, 4.0 and 3.0X Skis at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver Colorado last month. These are...replies0views3240
2020-02-28
2020-02-27We've skied on the Dynafit TLT Speed Radical bindings on many different skis over the years. If you are a fan of Dynafit products (and...replies0views1716
2020-02-27
2020-02-26Scarpa is a huge brand in the alpine touring world with some of the best AT boots on the market and for next season they will be launching the...replies0views5587
2020-02-26
2020-02-25At this winter’s Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver Colorado we got a look at not only G3’s new SLAYr Big Mountain Freeride Ski but we...replies0views3731
2020-02-25
2020-02-24Next season Dalbello is getting into the über lightweight alpine touring boot category with their new Quantum Boots. This new line of boots...replies0views6076
2020-02-24
2020-02-23The Kore 105’s sit within a competitive market of performance skis that are designed to be light enough for an out-of-bounds uphill jaunt...replies0views1897
2020-02-23
2020-02-22The Odin Professional Collection is comprised of almost twenty products for men and women from hard and softshell jackets and pants along with...replies0views1576
2020-02-22
2020-02-20Backcountry Skiing Canada recently had the chance to catch up with Baffin and test a few of their products, as well as learn about a...replies0views1967
2020-02-20
2020-02-19Marker has a new Hybrid Freeride / Touring Binding called the Duke PT which combines the safety and retention of a downhill binding with the...replies0views4000
2020-02-19
2020-02-18At this winter’s Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver Colorado I spoke with G3 about their new SLAYr Skis which takes the place of their SENDr...replies0views5526
2020-02-18
2020-02-17Black Yak is a relatively new name to most North Americas but due to the quality of their apparel, you should get ready to hear a lot...replies0views2033
2020-02-17
2020-02-16Volkl's new Mantra V.Werks Skis are a combination of the aggressive performance found in the V-Werks Katana Skis and the tourability...replies0views3215
2020-02-16
2020-02-15Dynafit is a brand for Mountain Endurance Athletes which is all about Speed, Technology, Endurance and Lightweight. They provide the...replies0views3057
2020-02-15
2020-02-11The Thermarest Polar Ranger -30C/-20F sleeping bag may seem like a dark horse, but in fact its the preferred choice for polar explorers...replies0views5590
2020-02-11
2020-02-10Atomic’s Backland series of skis and boots are designed to be light and proficient in the backcountry, hence the name. The new...replies0views1985
2020-02-10
2020-02-09One of the most recent brands to grace the shores of North America is Goldwin, a brand that was started in Japan over 50 years ago and has a long...replies0views5394
2020-02-09
2020-02-08Jetboil changed the way we cook in the outdoors in 2001 when their first stove hit the market. Their innovative stove design uses a FluxRing that...replies0views2096
2020-02-08
2020-02-06We've just finished compiling our impressions of the Full Tilt Ascendant AT Boot. It's a new touring boot that brings...replies0views1880
2020-02-06
2020-02-05Dynafit has had huge success with their innovative Hoji Pro Tour and Hoji Free Alpine Touring Boots. We were so impressed that we awarded the Hoji...replies0views5924
2020-02-05
2020-02-04For this comparison review, we put several Mid Layers through the paces and rated them on fit/mobility, warmth/breathability, packability,...replies0views1832
2020-02-04
2020-02-03This giveaway is now over and we've picked a winner. If you are Damaris Arrowsmith then e-mail us at info (at) backcountryskiingcanada.com to...replies0views8754
2020-02-03
2020-02-02Did you know that nearly all the conventional ski wax currently on the market is made from petroleum products? It’s full of harmful...replies0views2650
2020-02-02
