BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2017-03-09Hi guys, I saw both your vid reviews on Scarpa F1 and Fischer Travers. One of them will be my next boot. Goes without saying that I...replies2views7341
2017-03-21
2017-03-06Last season we reviewed the Fischer TransALP alpine touring (AT) boots which weighed in at a respectable 3440g / 7.6lb. This year...replies0views2551
2017-03-06
2017-03-04Garmin has long been at the top of the list when it comes to GPS watches, but this spring they have upped the ante considerably with the release...replies0views10952
2017-03-04
2017-03-03Backcountry Access (BCA) has been in the avalanche airbag game for several years now but not wanting to rest on their laurels they have two new...replies0views4284
2017-03-03
2017-03-02We shot of vid at Outdoor Retailer featuring the new ski line from Dynafit. The 2017/18 season sees a reset for Dynafit and 13 new ski models...replies0views2660
2017-03-02
2017-03-01New for this year, Avantech’s mobile sharing platform for avalanche information has now become Mountain Hub. It’s no longer limited to...replies0views3708
2017-03-01
2017-02-28For fall 2107 La Sportiva has tweaked the design of their award winning Vapor Nano Ski. They have been careful not to change anything that makes...replies0views3031
2017-02-28
2017-02-252016/17 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Faction ski, and what better way to celebrate than with their new line of CT (aka Candide Thovex) skis....replies0views5308
2017-02-25
2017-02-24For the 2017/18 ski season Black Diamond is launching the new Route Series Skis. They’ll come in a 105, 95 and 88mm widths underfoot and...replies0views7280
2017-02-24
2017-02-23Dynafit continues to innovate with the new TLT Speed Boot and binding. We got the walk-through at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake....replies0views12635
2017-02-23
2017-02-22Volkl’s revised 100Eight skis utilize the same minimalist 3D.Ridge construction as the V-Werk Katana and V-Werk BMT 109 Skis....replies1views5133
2020-07-10
2017-02-21ALLIED Feather & Down hosted a press event in conjunction with the Winter Outdoor Retailer show last month. It brought...replies0views9749
2017-02-21
2017-02-20While we’ve already posted a full review of the new Suunto Spartan Ultra GPS Watch, we wanted to get some additional info from Suunto...replies0views5721
2017-02-20
2017-02-19With Ectoshell fabric (85% Nylon, 15% Spandex) the Roy Pants offer extreme breathability while providing protection from wind and snow. The...replies0views2633
2017-02-19
2017-02-15G3 introduced the SCALA Skins last season and we prepared a full review of them here, as you can see they are pretty revolutionary with their...replies0views4208
2017-02-15
2017-02-14A ski bag has to do two things: One, it should hold a crap-load of gear (not just skis or a board), and two, it should protect your gear from the...replies0views6694
2017-02-14
2017-02-13Voile has had great success with their popular Vector Skis which have been in the line up for several years now. For the 2017/18 season, Voile is...replies0views4975
2017-02-13
2017-02-12Olive is a skateboard + snowboard company based out of Alberta, Canada that has been designing and crafting snowboards since 1993. They pride...replies0views3930
2017-02-12
2017-02-11Salomon is on a bit of a tear for the 2017/18 season with the announcement of the Salomon X-Alp Boot that we talked about over here and now...replies0views6526
2017-02-11
2017-02-10The G3 SENDr Skis are a big mountain ski that is ideal for freeriders yet light enough for long backcountry skiing missions. They use G3’s...replies0views8603
2017-02-10
2017-02-08We’ve been reviewing alpine touring (AT) boots by Dalbello since the inception of this site. First there was the Dalbello Virus Tour ID...replies0views4822
2017-02-08
2017-02-07For fall 2017 Fritschi will offer two new alpine touring (AT) bindings, the Vipec Evo 12 which is an update to the popular Vipec binding currently...replies0views11277
2017-02-07
2017-02-05The Thermawrap UL Parka qualifies as an active insulation piece, meaning it keeps you warm but dissipates heat as you exert yourself during...replies0views2830
2017-02-05
2017-01-30La Sportiva is entering the freeride ski touring/mountaineering category for fall 2017 with their new Synchro boots for men and the Shadow...replies2views6499
2017-11-24
2017-01-29The second edition of the Revo Guide Glasses are even better than the first. With improved optics, killer style and plenty of mix n'...replies0views2281
2017-01-29
