BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2016-03-31Backcountry Skiing is one expensive sport. Just to acquire the basic gear to participate you’ll need to spend at least $2500, if...replies0views3394
2016-03-31
2016-03-29We've been skiing on the DPS Wailer 112 Tour 1 skis pretty much all season. As well as being super light (at 1550g, 3.4 lbs per plank), the...replies0views1836
2016-03-29
2016-03-25If you’re looking for a screen protector for your iPhone 6, to keep it safe while skiing the resort or backcountry skiing, I recommend the...replies1views2450
2016-08-22
2016-03-23The Atomic Backland 95 Ski is a lightweight touring ski designed with an All Mountain Rocker profile to allow transition from powder to groomers...replies0views5085
2016-03-23
2016-03-22The G3 splitboard is constructed of bi & triaxial stitched carbon fibre over a Poplar/Paulownia wood core, meaning it is strong and durable...replies0views5858
2016-03-22
2016-03-21As an avid backcountry skier, I’ve always sworn by hardshell attire. No matter what the conditions, you know a well-made hardshell is going...replies0views2108
2016-03-21
2016-03-20Jottnar was first created in 2013 in Cardiff, Wales by two former Royal Marine commandos. The company aims to produce technical mountain wear that...replies0views2868
2016-03-20
2016-03-19Like all Voile skis we’ve previously reviewed, the X7 is a fun ski. Voile has mastered the reasonably priced, rock solid, reliable,...replies0views2671
2016-03-19
2016-03-17We've been wearing the Refugitive jacket from Patagonia all season (and just yesterday, in fact). It's part of Patagonia's new...replies0views1757
2016-03-17
2016-03-15Salomon has always been a rock solid alpine ski brand, and over the past few years it has evolved into a backcountry contender. With the help of...replies0views3149
2016-03-152016-03-14I have a really old Ortovox probe with a thumb screw tensioner that I really need to replace. I am hoping you guys might put up some probe...replies2views2144
2016-03-14
2016-03-14The G3 Boundary 100 Skis fall into the lightweight all-mountain category given their sub 3.5kg weight, 100mm width underfoot, and freeride rocker...replies0views2206
2016-03-14
2016-03-13Under Armour has traditionally provided skiers and snowboarders with top of the line base layers, now they are branching into outerwear for winter...replies2views3037
2016-03-15
2016-03-11Lightweight, dedicated touring skis are a staple in most ski brand line-ups these days, and Fischer is no exception. The Hannibal 100 Skis provide...replies2views3021
2016-03-14
2016-03-10We've been wearing the Cerium LT so much lately, we haven't had a chance to review it. The lightest offering in Arc'teryx's down...replies0views2710
2016-03-10
2016-03-08Black Diamond got into the soft goods (aka clothing) market a few years ago and have been blazing new terrain ever since. The line has expanded to...replies0views3062
2016-03-08
2016-03-07Salomon’s achievements in the alpine touring boot world have not gone unnoticed. They started off with the rather heavy and bulky Quest 120...replies2views2650
2016-04-19
2016-03-06The Volkl V-Werks line of skis is one of my all-time favourites, hence why it won our Gear Of The Year Award. The love affair started with the...replies4views3269
2016-04-06
2016-03-03Here at the recent OR onsnow demo in Utah, Erme Catino walks us through a couple of the new planks for DPS next season. The new Lotus 124 blends...replies0views2766
2016-03-03
2016-03-01At this year's Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City we stopped by the 4FRNT booth to get the scoup on their 2016/17 backcountry ski line...replies0views2689
2016-03-01
2016-02-29I applaud Atomic for producing such a well though-out and successful foray into the light weight AT boot category. Not only are they a great...replies2views2880
2016-03-01
2016-02-28We spoke with Voile's David Grissom at this years Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City about the new Voile Spartan...replies0views3472
2016-02-28
2016-02-27Mohair, synthetic and blended fibres all have their own unique grip/glide properties when it comes to climbing skins, and backcountry skiers are...replies8views4353
2017-05-24
2016-02-25Arc'teryx has indeed entered the world of alpine touring boots with the new Procline, which will be available in three models for fall 2016....replies0views2667
2016-02-252016-02-22I just got a pair of Fischer Hannibal 94 skis (with the Profoil skins, reviewed last week). I've skied them 3 times in-area, and did a bunch...replies1views7403
2016-03-14
