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Gear Talk
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2012-08-30The fact that it was below zero while camping up at Gwillim Lakes over the weekend is a sure sign that summer is losing it's grip and winter...replies0views4893
2012-08-30
2012-08-29Combining a name like Darn Tough to a pair of technical socks and then backing it up with a lifetime guarantee is enough to peak the interest of...replies2views3461
2012-08-29
2012-08-27We were pretty impressed with the quality of design and manufacturing that Rab showcased in each of these ski touring specific products. With the...replies0views2807
2012-08-27
2012-08-19Mountain Safety Research (MSR) has been one of the big players in the backcountry stove market for many years with many great stove designs to...replies2views3659
2012-08-20
2012-08-15There are three things one must consider when purchasing a rock climbing shoe – fit, performance and rubber. For this review of the Prime SC...replies0views3891
2012-08-15
2012-08-14We’ve all done it. Taken longer on that climb than we anticipated, been slowed by injury or weather, or benighted by any number of factors....replies0views3503
2012-08-14
2012-08-11In the real world a jacket like First Ascent's BC-200 Hard Shell would likely be used for light use conditions such as walking the dog, short...replies0views3541
2012-08-11
2012-08-08Rab is an outdoor clothing company founded in Sheffield, England. Their slogan is “For the most extreme conditions in the world.” When...replies0views3682
2012-08-08
2012-07-29Lorpen make technical socks for just about any outdoor pursuit including skiing/winter-sports, hiking, trail running even hunting. Thankfully...replies0views3117
2012-07-29
2012-07-28A good night’s sleep is crucial, especially if you are exerting a lot of energy carrying a heavy pack on a ski traverse or simply...replies0views3745
2012-07-28
2012-07-22In the world of sleeping bags there are many different options for various activities and different times of the year. From the age old debate of...replies0views4105
2012-07-222012-07-21I recently bought two pairs of antique skis and one set of poles and was wondering if anyone knows how to date them. I am new to this website and...replies1views1901
2012-07-22
2012-07-19With the mantra, Never Stop Exploring, The North Face (TNF) is known for creating clothing for a variety of climates and conditions. Although TNF...replies0views2998
2012-07-19
2012-07-18Our buds at DPS are putting out a new ski this season and they asked that we pass this along. The ski is a tweak of their popular Wailer 112 RP....replies0views2196
2012-07-18
2012-07-10Anyone older than twenty, and maybe even younger, has to have been under a rock not to be familiar with the Vuarnet brand. Remember the classic...replies0views3992
2012-07-10
2012-07-09This today from Salomon...is a new, more affordable tech binding on the way? Could mean big things for the backcountry market: Salomon has...replies4views3506
2012-07-10
2012-07-08Today there is an incredible array of choices of outdoor clothing companies and it is very refreshing to find a company that not only designs and...replies0views3821
2012-07-08
2012-07-01I have been looking for a lightweight windshell to add to my backcountry skiing layering system for some time. This spring I tried out First...replies0views3163
2012-07-01
2012-06-30Over the last three months I have been trying out a few items from Smartwool's new season range. You may remember Backcountry Skiing...replies0views1992
2012-06-30
2012-06-27In the past few years The North Face has been tiptoeing into the mountain bike clothing market to cater to the off-season whims of their pro ski...replies0views3426
2012-06-27
2012-06-26Watch out skiiers - couple more years of innovation like this and splitboarders are going to be able to catch up!replies0views3016
2012-06-26
2012-06-24This review will look at Patagonia’s Super Cell Women’s jacket. This jacket is new to the Patagonia line-up for spring 2012. It is...replies0views3289
2012-06-24
2012-06-19My favorite piece of gear is definitly my Igneous fish – Igneous is a Jackson Hole based company that makes custom skis...replies1views2697
2012-06-19
2012-06-18Outdoor Research or "OR," as it know by its friends, is a 27 year old Seattle, Washington based company that designs and manufactures a variety of...replies0views3406
2012-06-18
2012-06-15The SteriPEN Freedom is intuitive to use, just immerse it in a glass or the mouth of a bottle full of 0.5 litres of water (don’t use it with...replies0views3901
2012-06-15