BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2019-04-19POC has designed a backcountry specific helmet called the POC Obex BC Spin Helmet and it will hit stores next fall. It uses an Aramid weave for...replies0views5962
2019-04-19
2019-04-14For Fall 2019 Weston will be launching two new Rise Snowboards in both a solid and a split version. These boards are designed for women and...replies0views1895
2019-04-14
2019-04-11Sure — the season is winding down, but we want to share this with you because the model reviewed is the anniversary edition and the...replies0views1594
2019-04-11
2019-03-30The new BC Link 2.0 body style has been completely redesigned from the original BC Link (among other things). The base unit is significantly...replies0views1729
2019-03-30
2019-03-29Both the Skyward II jacket and pants are made from an 88/12 nylon/spandex material which utilize Outdoor Research’s AscentShell technology....replies0views1924
2019-03-29
2019-03-23The Hagan Core 12 is an impressive, lightweight and fully featured alpine touring (AT) binding. It keeps things beefy with all-metal construction...replies0views1648
2019-03-23
2019-03-22The Weston Range Splitboard is designed for the intermediate rider who wants it all. Ripping chutes, sending cliffs, pillows, butters, spins,...replies0views2805
2019-03-22
2019-03-17Faction’s new Prime series of skis is aimed squarely at the dedicated backcountry skier and comes in four versions, the Prime 1.0, Prime...replies0views1964
2019-03-17
2019-03-15New to the Float line, the 2.0 packs use the 2.0 Air Cylinder, which is 30% smaller and 15-20% lighter than the original. The 2.0 Cylinder...replies0views1524
2019-03-15
2019-03-14We've had the Arc'teryx Procline AR Carbon boot for the season and are ready to share our impressions. In a nutshell?...replies0views1227
2019-03-14
2019-03-13The Helio line of bindings includes four options with the name of each representing the binding’s weight. There’s the Helio 110...replies0views2000
2019-03-13
2019-03-12Burton is at it again, pushing the evolution of snowboarding with ‘outside the box’ technology. With the new Step On boot/binding...replies0views3141
2019-03-12
2019-03-11The evolution of Alpine touring boots typically happens slowly over time, small changes are integrated to make them lighter and higher performing....replies0views1867
2019-03-11
2019-03-10With a volume of just 1.8 litres, the Avabag is the world's smallest and lightest Airbag system and it’s now built into Ortovox’s...replies0views2965
2019-03-10
2019-03-09Marker is no stranger to the alpine touring binding market with such successes as the Marker F10, Marker F12 and Maker Kinpin...replies0views2949
2019-03-09
2019-03-07We've been running Patagonia's Powslayer Jacket and Pant combo all season and we'd like to share our thoughts with you. If you...replies0views2302
2019-03-07
2019-03-06Colorado based Meier Skis has a new light weight backcountry ski coming out for next season called the Prospector. They're made from the same...replies0views4614
2019-03-06
2019-03-05K2’s highly successful Pinnacle Boots are being retired and the new K2 Mindbender Boots will be their successor. The Mindbender is built off...replies2views8928
2019-03-11
2019-03-03Keep a look out in Fall 2019 for two new light-weight freeride skis from Line, the Vision 108 and Vision 98. Both skis use a 5 cut progressive...replies0views4019
2019-03-03
2019-03-02Helly Hansen is launching two new backcountry kits for fall 2019, there will be the Odin Mountain 3L Shell Jacket + Odin Mountain 3L Shell Bib...replies0views6948
2019-03-02
2019-02-28We've been running the Scott Superguide Carbon boots hard all season and they are asking for more. They are one of the earlier stiff and...replies0views1550
2019-02-28
2019-02-28Scott’s Patrol line of avalanche airbag packs uses the Alpride E1 fan based inflation system that uses a super capacitor battery system...replies0views6101
2019-02-28
2019-02-27The QST skis have been in the Salomon line up for four years now with tweaks being made along the way, for fall 2019 Salomon has redesigned the...replies0views2767
2019-02-27
2019-02-26The Maestrale is currently the best selling AT boots in the world, but Scarpa isn’t one to rest on its laurels so they’re taking the...replies0views3784
2019-02-26
2019-02-25With Marker’s Kingpin binding turning four this season, it only makes sense that a new and improve version is coming to skiers for Fall...replies0views5454
2019-02-25
