BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2011-03-05Brooks-Range is a company fast becoming know for designing and producing innovative backcountry rescue gear, from bivies and avi gear to the three...replies2views4058
2011-03-08
2011-03-03Salomon’s new BBR ski – quick review Red Mountain Resort received a couple pairs of Salomon’s wild looking new BBR skis and...replies1views29235
2011-03-05
2011-03-02Who cares if your italian is a little rusty. Check out these super cool (and light) boots from Scarpa!replies0views3096
2011-03-02
2011-02-25The Hagan Z01 touring binding was just announced and here is what they have to say about it (for the full details click on the jpeg image at the...replies0views3834
2011-02-25
2011-02-21Have been using Dalbello Virus AT boots this season. I seem to be having problems locking into ski mode after a climb. The pin that should click...replies3views3213
2011-02-21
2011-02-18That elusive brand 'La Sprotiva' announced today that it is set to enter the ski market in 2011 to compliment its current line of ski...replies0views3505
2011-02-18
2011-02-18The Onyx is a “tech” binding—meaning it works only with Dynafit compatible boots. They’re the ones with the little holes...replies2views4346
2011-02-21
2011-02-18Brooks-Range has just released their new Backcountry Multi-Tool to answer the needs of many who have been looking for that all in one solution....replies9views5413
2022-07-18
2011-02-10Backcountry Access has voluntarily let users know of a software update that corrects an issue with some new Tracker2 Avalanche Beacons. The ski...replies0views3379
2011-02-10
2011-02-08Our friends at Off-Piste shared a little more intel on some of the new ski goods from the recent OR show. Thanks to them and check it out: In...replies0views4628
2011-02-08
2011-02-04BCA has recently started shipping a new version of software for our Tracker2. The new software (version 4) addresses an issue discovered by the...replies0views4039
2011-02-04
2011-02-02This post comes from the fearless leader of Off-Piste magazine who made the trek to the OR show in SLC a couple weeks back. Thanks very much for...replies0views6292
2011-02-02
2011-02-02Introducing the DPS Spoon and the patent pending DPS Cleat Technology. The Spoon is a revolutionary new design that moves deep snow skiing...replies2views3662
2011-02-02
2011-01-31It's been two months since I started ski touring with the Black Diamond Quadrant Boots and a number of the touted features have proven their...replies2views3619
2011-05-02
2011-01-26There are plenty of gloves on the market for less than $100 but they typically do not include what we think are the three must haves: - Gore-Tex-...replies0views3501
2011-01-26
2011-01-22This out from Backcountry Access: BCA has recently started shipping a new version of software for our Tracker2. The new software (version 4)...replies0views3349
2011-01-22
2011-01-21Brian 'the bald bomber' is now at the helm of the Mount Carlyle Backcountry Lodge and we spent a week up there checking things out. The...replies0views3144
2011-01-21
2011-01-18A new type of skins are on the market – ones that use 'clips' to stick to the skis instead of the traditional glue system we are all...replies0views3359
2011-01-18
2011-01-17Sorry…couldn't figure out how to embed this. Just click here. Nothing too radically different it seems.replies2views3637
2011-01-17
2011-01-06Arc-teryx has a bit of a less-is-more philosophy and the Thetas are no exception. These bibs have simple, high-performance features that make all...replies1views3723
2011-01-06
2011-01-03The Outdoor Research Transcendent Hoody is a new product from Outdoor Research and is the third product in the Transcendent jacket line-up. It...replies1views4385
2011-01-03
2010-12-30Testing conducted on December 13 in Breckenridge, Colorado. Two dummies were placed beneath separate cornices, which were broken loose using...replies0views2638
2010-12-30
2010-12-28Outdoor Research recently launched a new line of clothing for the "Sidecountry Skiing" market and the Northback Glove is one of their new...replies0views3027
2010-12-28
2010-12-14Wondering if anyone has much experience with using a sled to access their favorite areas? Some of the access roads we previously...replies4views3269
2011-02-11
2010-12-14Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. has recently discovered that the intake tubing on certain 2010 AvaLung Packs may crack under extremely cold...replies0views3342
2010-12-14