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Gear Talk
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2012-09-16With the morning frost already here in some spots, we still have a few "off-season" items to tell you about. This shoe/boot combo from Salewa may...replies0views3381
2012-09-16
2012-09-11Before I begin this review I’ll confess that I’m an Anasazi aficionado. I’ve worn Five Ten’s VCS version of this shoe for...replies0views3980
2012-09-11
2012-09-06A sandal is a sandal. At least that’s what I thought until we received three pairs of sandals from Teva, each with a very unique purpose and...replies0views3344
2012-09-06
2012-09-05An adventure in the mountains is rarely without those ubiquitous "bars", be they nutrition bars, energy bars, sports bar, meal replacement bars,...replies1views3941
2012-10-12
2012-09-02"Transceiver, probe, shovel" is the mantra most backcountry skiers preach prior to any ski tour. What happens though after you locate, pin-point...replies4views5739
2012-10-23
2012-08-31Yesterday I was driving home from a camping trip - a camping trip that featured a lot of sitting on the beach and a lot of hiking in the snow free...replies0views2073
2012-08-31
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...replies0views4923
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...replies2views3494
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...replies0views2833
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...replies2views3695
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...replies0views3927
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....replies0views3546
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...replies0views3570
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...replies0views3706
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...replies0views3152
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...replies0views3780
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...replies0views4145
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...replies1views1925
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...replies0views3028
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....replies0views2218
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...replies0views4027
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...replies4views3541
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...replies0views3847
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...replies0views3196
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...replies0views2018
2012-06-30