BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2015-02-08One of the most talked about pieces of new gear at the SIA Show in Denver last week was the Fischer PROFOIL. These are a new climbing skin from...replies0views5630
2015-02-08
2015-02-07The Backcountry Skiing Canada crew just returned from the SIA show where we got a preview of next season's gear and were able to ski a heap of...replies1views4367
2015-02-07
2015-02-05We rarely get to go out for a ski tour when we attend trade shows so the invitation from Dynafit to hit Berthoud Pass was very welcome. After an...replies0views4380
2015-02-05
2015-02-04The Patagonia Nano Air Jacket has won plenty of awards and it's easy to see why after reviewing it. Described as warm, stretchy and breathable...replies0views4046
2015-02-04
2015-02-03Some tough news for Scarpa. See below for the official word. In very, very rare cases, the F1 Evo is apparently transitioning from downhill to...replies0views3430
2015-02-03
2015-01-29Check out our thoughts on the merinoloft Icebreaker jacket. Kidna euro, very warm and lightweight. The inclusion of recycled merino, standard wool...replies2views4245
2015-01-31
2015-01-28The combination of a hardshell’s waterproof / breathable properties with the flexibility and warmth of a softshell jacket is the holy grail...replies0views3419
2015-01-28
2015-01-25Last season we reviewed the Voile V8 Skis and were thoroughly impressed. I believe the exact words were that they “fire on all...replies0views3692
2015-01-25
2015-01-19Avalanche Air bags are a pretty common sight in the backcountry these days since their technology has been proven time and time again with life...replies14views7767
2015-05-28
2015-01-15These babies made it into our Gear of the Year category-- and for good reason. They hit the stiff-yet-light sweet spot and, once you get them on,...replies0views2071
2015-01-152015-01-15hello if you like you can visit the web site http://www.oomaxster.com where you found mine ski .and if you climb ,there is a new free book of the...replies1views1880
2015-01-15
2015-01-11We've been Ibex disciples for a while so it's nice to see they've come out with a glove that combines the comfy-wumfy attributes of...replies0views2166
2015-01-11
2015-01-08We take our gear pretty seriously here at Backcountry Skiing Canada, so its a pretty big deal for a product to be awarded our coveted "Gear of...replies0views4063
2015-01-08
2015-01-07The Salomon Soulquest BC GTX 3L jacket and pants are the top outerwear offering from Salomon and have an impressive set of features in a...replies0views4555
2015-01-07
2015-01-05New for 2014 is the the Black Diamond Access LT Hoody which is a chameleon of jackets as it has a myriad of uses. Designed as a light duty belay...replies0views3485
2015-01-05
2015-01-04Last January, we had the pleasure of visiting Utah once again. Salt Lake City is home to the annual, massive Outdoor Retailer Show. We shot...replies0views2977
2015-01-04
2015-01-02Having spent the last four winters skiing almost exclusively in the Rockies I would often wish I had a way to keep my extremities warm during the...replies0views4222
2015-01-02
2014-12-31Patagonia released the Black Hole Duffel Bag a few years back and has since expanded the line to include 12L and 22L messenger bags, 25L and 35L...replies2views5583
2015-01-18
2014-12-28The Backcountry Access Tracker 3 Avalanche Transceiver carries on BCA’s tradition of making super simple avalanche rescue products. The...replies0views3485
2014-12-28
2014-12-26An interesting read about the effects of electronic devices on your transceiver, the full paper can be found at the end for those interested in...replies1views2863
2014-12-29
2014-12-24With a company philosophy that’ll make you give them a fist pump as you read it, Jottnar is building gear to withstand the most hostile...replies0views3503
2014-12-242014-12-23Looking for a backcountry touring tent for doing a few splitboarding trips this winter. Hoping to do a night or 2, and looking at some 4 season...replies5views2157
2014-12-30
2014-12-20The Alfar is the kind of jacket you can use no matter what you’re doing, and I’ve found myself wearing it pretty much non stop since...replies0views2797
2014-12-20
2014-12-19Salomon Freeski TV has been amping up the stoke for more than a few seasons now and to top it off this year they are running a new social media...replies0views2215
2014-12-19
2014-12-17The Mountain Hardwear Torsun Jacket is a three layer jacket that utilizes the companies Dry.Q™ Elite waterproof-breathable membrane....replies0views3546
2014-12-17
