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Gear Talk
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2014-04-28Black Diamond has been busy upgrading and creating new product this year and you’ll get to see the fruits of their labour in fall 2013. New...replies0views6414
2014-04-28
2014-04-27Diamir Fritschi has been pretty absent from the R&D pool in the past few years when it comes to binding innovation but this is about to...replies0views3020
2014-04-27
2014-04-25North of the border, even the most travelled and proficient gear aficionado may not have heard of Stio. The company was founded by Stephen...replies0views3180
2014-04-25
2014-04-21‘Carbon’ is the word which best describes Black Diamond’s new ultralight backcountry ski line up with a refined shape and carbon...replies0views7208
2014-04-21
2014-04-20If you have any joint injuries that need a little attention and support to get you through your active life then the Zamst line of products is...replies0views4307
2014-04-20
2014-04-18The ski touring season is almost over for most so that big year end gear clean up is not far off. One thing you should always do at the end of...replies0views1805
2014-04-18
2014-04-17Boreas is a relatively new manufacturer on the scene whose distictive designs set them apart from more "traditional" pack providers....replies0views2211
2014-04-17
2014-04-15Patagonia has always been at the forefront of innovation and environmental awareness in this consumerism based world. Purchasing a product created...replies0views5439
2014-04-15
2014-04-13Ever wonder where that down in your jacket or sleeping bag comes from? How it was harvested and how the animals were treated? Maybe its time to...replies0views2386
2014-04-13
2014-04-12Another highlight form the Winter Outdoor retailer show this past January in Salt Lake City was the huge offering of new backcountry ski gear from...replies0views9067
2014-04-12
2014-04-10It's becoming more and more clear that avalanche airbags save lives in sketchy avalanche terrain.Perhaps that is why many manufacturers--new...replies0views3128
2014-04-10
2014-04-09With the launch of the new Steep Series, The North Face is producing functional and durable products for ‘big mountain’...replies0views3150
2014-04-09
2014-04-06The good folks at Dynafit North America announced that Cody Barnhill will be joining the team as the "lead American influencer in the product...replies0views1805
2014-04-06
2014-04-05This story is a blast from the past but still relevant. Back in 2011 the Backcountry Skiing Canada crew was down in Salt Lake City for some skiing...replies0views2210
2014-04-05
2014-03-31The North Face designs manufactures all sorts of outdoor gear for any of your mountain adventures and so it's no surprise that their booth at...replies0views3480
2014-03-31
2014-03-30Bradley has been running the Mission Pant and Jacket from Helly Hansen for almost a whole season now--so he's equipped to share his...replies0views1613
2014-03-30
2014-03-29The EVOC Patrol 40L+ is labeled a “spacious professional touring pack for freeriders and freeskiers,” and it certainly fits the bill....replies0views4134
2014-03-29
2014-03-28The Mountain Equipment Arclight jacket is a lightweight hardshell designed for fast moving adventures in the mountains. Instead of utilizing the...replies0views3547
2014-03-28
2014-03-27We're winding up a season of testing the Dynastar Cham High Mountain 107 Alpine Touring skis-- and we dig them. They're relatively...replies2views1913
2014-03-28
2014-03-26tasc Performance is a New Orleans-based performance apparel company with a proprietary bamboo-based fabric (“BamCo”) that aims to...replies0views2811
2014-03-26
2014-03-25Enter our 'Soap Box Comp' before the end of the month and you could win a Mountain Hardwear Compulsion Jacket. All you have to do is post...replies0views1601
2014-03-25
2014-03-24Enter our 'Soap Box Comp' before the end of the month and you could win a North Face Superlight Sleeping Bag. All you have to do is post...replies0views1556
2014-03-24
2014-03-23The five point ski is now a staple of the ski market and represents the latest major iteration on rocker design. Whether you're on one of the...replies0views3941
2014-03-23
2014-03-22At this years Outdoor Retailer show we spoke with one of the founders of Backcountry Access - Bruce Edgerly, about their new Float Avalanche...replies0views2825
2014-03-22
2014-03-20Optics is one of the most personal choices one can make when choosing snowsport accessories. While most of us prefer not to pay exorbitant amounts...replies0views3109
2014-03-20