BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2014-04-17Boreas is a relatively new manufacturer on the scene whose distictive designs set them apart from more "traditional" pack providers....replies0views2323
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...replies0views5555
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...replies0views2578
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...replies0views9382
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...replies0views3308
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’...replies0views3246
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...replies0views1913
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...replies0views2347
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...replies0views3672
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...replies0views1717
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....replies0views4321
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...replies0views3777
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...replies2views2036
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...replies0views3053
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...replies0views1704
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...replies0views1656
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...replies0views4213
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...replies0views2927
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...replies0views3289
2014-03-20
2014-03-19Pieps is a manufacturer of quality backcountry skiing products and best known for their line of avalanche transceivers, namely the Pieps DSP...replies0views2925
2014-03-192014-03-17I saw your video on the new beast 14 coming next year? from Dynafit. Any details, specs? Don't keep it a...replies0views1782
2014-03-17
2014-03-17Lightweight, rigid, compact and functional are all words that are sure to pique the interest of any backcountry skier. The Ortovox Pro Alu III...replies1views3610
2014-03-17
2014-03-17Just got a chance to take the ABS airbag pack out for a spin and can say I was impressed. I looked at a lot of airbags out there and it...replies0views1712
2014-03-17
2014-03-16The Snowpack is part of Rab’s 2014 line-up of waterproof down products. Not only does the Snowpack have hydrophobic down on the inside (as...replies0views3278
2014-03-16
2014-03-14Having just reviewed the La Sportiva Spectre AT boots and been more than impressed with those, it was with high expectations that I...replies0views3924
2014-03-14
