BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2024-04-25For more than 60 years, Fritschi Swiss Bindings has been synonymous with technological innovation in the ski-touring binding market. Fully...replies0views1944
2024-04-25
2024-04-17Have you ever bought an overpriced waterproof/breathable jacket only for it to not really keep you dry? Do you think the Gore-Tex fabric has...replies0views1076
2024-04-17
2024-04-11Spring 2024 is the launch date of Primus’s new Ulti Stove System which is a combination of a new stove and pot system for quick and...replies0views1291
2024-04-11
2024-04-09Dragon has several new Goggles and Sunglasses coming out for Spring and Fall 2024 and we wanted to highlight a few of these for...replies0views840
2024-04-09
2024-04-02New from K2 for the 2024/25 Ski season is the all-new Omen Skis which are a freestyle-specific ski, as well, the more freeride Reckoner Ski line...replies0views1238
2024-04-02
2024-03-29DPS has had great success with their Pagoda Skis since launching them a few years back and new for the 2023/24 ski season is a line of Pagoda Tour...replies0views1557
2024-03-29
2024-03-25La Sportiva’s latest alpine touring boots will be released for the 2023/24 ski season and weigh an impressive 1,000 grams per boot in a size...replies0views1530
2024-03-25
2024-03-22Coming for the 2023/24 ski season is Mammut’s new Barryvox S2 Transceiver. Based on the current Barryvox S Transceiver, the S2 is said to be...replies0views1386
2024-03-22
2024-03-19Scarpa has updated their popular 4-Quattro Boots for the 2023/24 ski season and they’ve added some impressive upgrades. Currently, you can...replies0views1090
2024-03-19
2024-03-14Pieps has a new transceiver coming to the North American market for the 2023/24 skis season and it looks to be a game changer. The new...replies1views1344
2024-03-14
2024-03-12Dynastar’s new M-Tour 108 Skis are a part of the brand’s new range of M Skis which include the M-Free, M-Pro and M-Tour Skis. At the...replies0views1044
2024-03-12
2024-03-04Rossignol blew us away with their Blackops Sender Skis when they introduced these new freeride skis a few seasons ago. Scoring a 9.5/10 for their...replies0views1622
2024-03-04
2024-02-27If you like to spend your time bagging peaks in the high alpine, getting after mountaineering objectives, or committing to multi-day tours with a...replies0views761
2024-02-27
2024-02-26The new Faction Agent 2 Skis are a versatile hybrid ski that are very adept at in-bounds skiing as well as ski touring. They are light enough to...replies0views1120
2024-02-26
2024-02-22The Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is taking place February 23-25 at Whitewater Ski Resort and Backcountry Skiing Canada is proud to once again be...replies0views893
2024-02-22
2024-02-20With brands such as Volkl, Line, BCA, K2, Marker and Dalbello, Elevate Outdoor Collective is a powerhouse in the ski world. They are now...replies0views808
2024-02-20
2024-02-19While not wanting to mess with success, Scarpa has kept the overall attributes of the GEA RS boots the same—they are still super lightweight...replies0views767
2024-02-19
2024-02-15This is the second generation of the Pagoda Tour with their new performance-focused tour construction which debuted in 2020. This updated build...replies0views830
2024-02-15
2024-02-12K2’s new Mindbender 130 BOA Boots combines the performance of a freeride boot with the features and weight of a touring boot to provide a...replies0views833
2024-02-12
2024-02-05While the Apostle 106 Carbon Skis are not new to RMU’s line up they have been improved for the 2023/2024 edition. They have an updated...replies0views735
2024-02-05
2024-02-03The Raide LF 40L has quickly established itself as one of the premier backcountry ski/ splitboard packs on the market. Functional design coupled...replies0views1017
2024-02-03
2024-02-02Nutrition is an essential and often overlooked part of endurance training. No matter how, how hard or how often you are training none of it will...replies0views775
2024-02-02
2024-02-01When Fritz Barthel, inventor of the pin binding, and pro skier Eric "Hoji" Hjorleifson put their heads together, only brilliant concepts...replies0views1713
2024-02-01
2024-01-29La Sportiva continues to impress with their latest Alpine Touring Boots, the Solar II. With an integrated BOA Fit System, micro-adjustable comfort...replies0views1167
2024-01-29
2024-01-23The BCA Float E2 Mtnpro Airbag Vest is a dedicated sled-specific airbag vest for alpine snowmobiling. It has all the features you would expect...replies0views696
2024-01-23
