BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2013-11-18Other than a slightly confusing name, the Element is an excellent transceiver and one you should consider if looking for high tech in a simple...replies0views3181
2013-11-18
2013-11-17There are many different types of folks in the world, just as there are many different types of ski personalities in the world. There are...replies0views3366
2013-11-172013-11-15Just bought these boots. I have noticed a prominent clicking sound while in ski mode. It happens exactly when I transfer my forward weight off of...replies3views2182
2013-11-16
2013-11-15I'm looking for a solid touring binding for patrolling the Whitewater ski hill near Nelson and short backcountry and side country...replies1views2186
2013-11-152013-11-14Hi, I'm going to be heading to Asulkan hut for early January and was debating what sort of sleeping bag do I need for huts. I've...replies7views5087
2013-11-182013-11-13Are you obsessed with making sure your pack is super light when backcountry skiing or boarding? When this pack came I couldn't help...replies0views2159
2013-11-13
2013-11-08In today's society everyone seems to want more. Bigger car, bigger house (two houses perhaps), 60" TV, 175 channels, three sets of skis, two ...replies2views4419
2014-05-232013-11-04I am looking to a link that will sell me a "Brooks Range Multi tool". Re: http://www.backcountryskiingca.....Multi-Tool Every backcountry skier...replies1views2248
2013-11-05
2013-10-31First of all, Happy Halloween to everyone. May you have a very, very scary day. We have yet to carve our pumpkin but will get it done before the...replies0views3532
2013-10-31
2013-10-25Okay it's that time of year again. I'm dusting off the old Gotamas and I just can't let them go. The bindings have broken and it's...replies1views2190
2013-10-29
2013-10-25We got our mitts on a pair of the Dynafit Vulcan Alpine Touring Boots last season and think they're the bee's knees. They are a go...replies0views4037
2013-10-252013-10-24Does anybody have any opinions about the efficiency of kick wax vs kicker skins vs fishscale bases on flat/rolling terrain? Let's assume...replies2views5377
2014-03-25
2013-10-23Are you trying to decide what ski to buy this year? Have you dreamt of having custom skis built just for you, with the graphics you want, but...replies1views2406
2013-10-23
2013-10-21The Atom LT Hoody from Arc'teryx is a stylish, functional, three-season jacket. We wear it as an outer layer on the uptrack or a mid layer...replies1views3929
2015-09-302013-10-14After years of abuse my Gotamas are done and I need a new resort/side/slack country ski. I bought a pair of DPS Lotus 120's last year and...replies3views2586
2013-10-15
2013-10-11The Backcountry Skiing Canada team was at the 2013 SIA show in Denver last February where we got a sneak peak at all the great new gear coming out...replies0views5844
2013-10-11
2013-10-09It was early May when I geared up for a weeklong ski touring trip into Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park and I was still very new to the scene....replies0views4342
2013-10-09
2013-10-07So how does the Suunto Quest differ from the Suunto Ambit and Ambit2? Simple, the Quest is designed for runners, cyclists and adventure racers who...replies0views3881
2013-10-07
2013-10-05The 3-piece aluminum, Black Diamond Expedition Ski Poles are definitely upper class when it comes to collapsible poles. Built for the winter, the...replies0views4364
2013-10-05
2013-10-03We haven't yet shared this video with you. We met with Matt from Dynafit at SIA in Denver a few months back and he walked us through the many...replies0views2480
2013-10-03
2013-10-02Do you know how to tell if you are properly hydrated? It’s all about your pee. Clear and copious, just like the Doctor ordered. It’s...replies0views3546
2013-10-02
2013-09-30The original Suunto Ambit GPS Watch was a game changer for backcountry skiers and mountaineers alike, so much so that we awarded it our...replies0views4798
2013-09-30
2013-09-29Rechargeable headlamps are quickly becoming the norm for outdoor gear and Black Diamond has just released the ReVolt Headlamp that uses a unique...replies0views3054
2013-09-29
2013-09-27The big news with the Hibachi is that its down has been treated with Mountain Hardware's relatively new Q.Shield™technology. Q.Shield...replies0views3331
2013-09-27
2013-09-25It’s taken me years to realize that it’s worth paying the price tag for a good set of trekking (and ski) poles. After years spent as a...replies0views3969
2013-09-25
