BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2012-11-11Hi, I'm new to backcounty skiing and I'm not sure what size of skins I should get. Hopefully I'm not asking a question that's...replies2views2783
2012-11-122012-11-08I'm looking for advice on a set of insulated jacket and pants for hill/sidecountry/backcountry. While I've got a nice light...replies4views2267
2013-02-272012-11-08On Friday, you will be able to talk with Marmot product expert and Exum Mountain guide Brenton Reagan about anything related to the outdoors, or...replies0views2047
2012-11-08
2012-11-05We got a pair of these super sexy Arc'teryx Alpha SV gloves at the end of last season. Though we've only had a few days with them in...replies1views3693
2012-11-16
2012-10-30We are super-duper pumped to soon be in receipt of a pair of Bigbend skis for testing this season. Bigbend is a boutique ski builder out of...replies0views2586
2012-10-30
2012-10-29We've had a Gregory Pack out in winter and summer and we'd like to tell you about it. Their 80-litre pack is called the Palisade and,...replies0views3395
2012-10-29
2012-10-23Holy cow! With the snow hitting many parts of the west, it's clear we need to post the remainder of our "off-season" gear reviews. Speaking of...replies0views3259
2012-10-23
2012-10-22We took a look at a great pair of pants from Nonetheless Garments, a dialed-in designer/manufacturer in Chicago. With the NeoShell Heavy Jean,...replies0views3519
2012-10-22
2012-10-19Legendary Canadian snowboarder and Nelson, BC, resident Mark Fawcett has launched Fawcett Snowboards, including a new splitboard and a unique...replies1views3455
2012-10-222012-10-18We just had our first snow in the Tetons and the mountains around Jackson Hole and it's making us think about the upcoming snow season. What...replies4views5402
2012-10-23
2012-10-18Hey there, hi there, ho there. We're sneaking in a couple shoulder-season reviews before the snow comes. Case in point: these two items that...replies0views3623
2012-10-18
2012-10-15We were lucky enough to pick up this season’s Mountain Hardwear Alakazam jacket at the end of last season—so we have the scoop. We...replies0views2685
2012-10-15
2012-10-14“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness,” suggested an ancient Chinese proverb. That thought crossed my mind many a...replies0views3236
2012-10-14
2012-10-12Every manufacturer has their specialty, something that they are well-known for and for Sierra Designs this seems to be their tents. They have a...replies0views3198
2012-10-12
2012-10-11I spent this summer viewing the world through a pair of Native eyewear sunglasses and am keen to try them backcountry skiing this winter. Native...replies0views3229
2012-10-11
2012-10-10Check out this little vid highlighting how sexy the next gen. Dynafit Radical binding looks. Eric's hands are looking a little shaky at...replies0views2387
2012-10-10
2012-10-09When you are talking bike carriers there are really only four options to consider—roof top, hitch, spare tire or trunk. The Yakima Flipside...replies0views2560
2012-10-09
2012-10-08NOW stands for "No Opportunity Wasted" which is the principle of living each day as if it were your last. This is the slogan of Phil Keoghan who...replies0views5053
2012-10-08
2012-10-07We put the Jetboil SUMO Group Cooking System through its paces and we were happy wih the results. It's a compact little unit that delivers...replies0views3559
2012-10-07
2012-10-06At just 258 grams and a 1.5" profile the Klymit Inertia X Frame sleeping pad is seriously minimal. It compacts down to something smaller than the...replies0views2210
2012-10-06
2012-09-30Reading Marian’s review of The North Face Patrol 34 Pack really struck a cord with me; I too have spent years trying to use a few backpacks...replies0views3179
2012-09-30
2012-09-25The Suntrica SolarStrap is a nifty, lightweight solar charging device that can be strapped on a backpack during a hike or around town and provides...replies0views3866
2012-09-25
2012-09-24Yup, you read it correctly. Black Diamond is going to purchase PIEPS and get into the avalanche transceiver game. PIEPS has long been the leader...replies0views3379
2012-09-24
2012-09-21Since his sleeper hit debut on YouTube in 2009, Scottish freerider Danny MacAskill has become a household name. If by some rare chance you...replies0views2330
2012-09-21
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...replies0views3600
2012-09-16
