BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2024-05-14In order to properly prepare your skis for summer storage, clean them with a damp cloth, remove rust and burrs with a diamond stone file, and...replies0views917
2024-05-14
2024-05-11As we start into Spring I wanted to give a quick shout-out to our local film producer Freeride Entertainment. Dererk Westerland owner...replies0views876
2024-05-11
2024-05-09There is still plenty of snow up high in the mountains so while some are getting into their garden or hitting the bike trails—some of us are...replies0views919
2024-05-09
2024-05-08BEST ACCESSORIES We’ve researched all the best new gear this spring to provide you with only the best of the best, which we’ve broken...replies0views3467
2024-05-08
2024-05-05I am getting ready for a trip at altitude soon so this has sent me on the search for information on the effects of altitude. Luckily I...replies0views821
2024-05-05
2024-04-29BEST HIKING/CAMPING GEAR It's time to turn our attention to summer adventures like hiking, camping, mountaineering, biking, and paddling. To...replies0views2230
2024-04-29
2024-04-25For more than 60 years, Fritschi Swiss Bindings has been synonymous with technological innovation in the ski-touring binding market. Fully...replies0views2095
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...replies0views1118
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...replies0views1350
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...replies0views910
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...replies0views1333
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...replies0views1701
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...replies0views1632
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...replies0views1434
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...replies0views1174
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...replies1views1412
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...replies0views1099
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...replies0views1725
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...replies0views808
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...replies0views1181
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...replies0views952
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...replies0views860
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...replies0views818
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...replies0views877
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...replies0views881
2024-02-12
