BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2018-01-31Voile’s new Ultra Vector Skis combine the ‘tour-ability’ of their popular Vector skis and the carving characteristics of their...replies0views2736
2018-01-31
2018-01-30The StretchDown DS Hooded Jacket is one of the new additions to the StretchDown line from Mountain Hardwear. The ‘DS’ is for...replies0views3395
2018-01-30
2018-01-25The Backcountry Skiing Canada team was in Boulder this week for a media event put on by Meteorite PR. One of the highlights of the program was the...replies0views7052
2018-01-25
2018-01-24Atomic combined the power and all-mountain capability of their Hawx Ultra freeride ski boot with the natural movement and lightweight...replies0views2792
2018-01-24
2018-01-22The Evertherm Down Hooded Jacket appears simple on the surface, and it is, but what sets this down jacket apart from the rest is the new Thindown...replies0views4406
2018-01-22
2018-01-15G3’s Director of Product, Cam Shute paid a visit to Backcountry Skiing Canada’s HQ to run us through a number of new products for the...replies0views12876
2018-01-15
2018-01-15G3 has always been one of our favourite brands here at Backcountry Skiing Canada. They've been at the forefront of innovation and continually...replies0views10043
2018-01-15
2018-01-12We just wrapped up two days of touring on the Marker’s Alpinist binding. The first day skinning up at the Crévacol Ski Resort, Italy...replies0views9041
2018-01-12
2018-01-11Marker released their new Alpinist Binding this week in Italy and Backcountry Skiing Canada was there to get a first look at the innovative...replies0views8926
2018-01-11
2018-01-09Backcountry Skiing Canada is skinning up in Courmayeur, Italy, at the launch of Marker’s new Alpinist Tech Binding. Given the proven...replies0views8456
2018-01-09
2018-01-05La Sportiva makes one of our favourite AT boots, the Spectre. This boot is so good that it is the only AT boot to win our coveted Gear of the...replies0views4632
2018-01-05
2018-01-02Want to know what the best new gear for the 2017/18 ski season is? Our Gear of the Year Award is bestowed upon those products which we feel excel...replies0views5379
2018-01-02
2017-12-30With so much ski jargon out there these days—G3 decided to simplify things with this video about how to understanding ski profiles. Camber,...replies0views2413
2017-12-30
2017-12-26We’ve been waiting for some time for the release of Salomon’s new ultra light weight touring boot as it only made sense that if...replies0views3538
2017-12-26
2017-12-22These skis kick ass, period. Having now put plenty of vert on the Ripstick 106’s, in all kind of conditions, on and off the resort, I...replies0views2462
2017-12-22
2017-12-19It’s been well known in the backcountry skiing community that Salomon has been working away on a lightweight tech compatible binding for...replies0views16483
2017-12-19
2017-12-17There are currently two acceptable ways to carry an avalanche transceiver, in a chest harness and in a transceiver pocket in your ski pants. The...replies2views2935
2017-12-22
2017-12-16Rab Carrington was a legendary mountaineer in England and began making his own sleeping bags in the early 80’s. His goal was simple, to make...replies0views2237
2017-12-16
2017-12-12Back with a vengeance, this is the Second Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide (or SABSCHGG, for short). We know you need all the...replies0views5183
2017-12-12
2017-12-08Back with a vengeance, this is the Second Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide (or SABSCHGG, for short). We know you need all the...replies0views3449
2017-12-08
2017-12-07So is this the new King Pin Killer? Have a read about this new AT binding and let us know what you think in the comments below. Salomon and...replies0views5790
2017-12-07
2017-12-07Arc'teryx has issued an advisory notice on its Voltair air bags. Apparently, there are some issues with the bag deploying in very cold...replies2views3114
2017-12-17
2017-12-05Back with a vengeance, this is the Second Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide (or SABSCHGG, for short). We know you need all the...replies0views3427
2017-12-05
2017-12-01Back with a vengeance, this is the Second Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide (or SABSCHGG, for short). We know you need all the...replies0views5189
2017-12-01
2017-11-28The Marmot Quasar Jacket is stylish and functional when it comes to keeping you warm when you need it most. With the fill power of 850,...replies0views2082
2017-11-28
