BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2022-10-22Backcountry skiing is an exciting and rewarding way to explore the great outdoors, but it also comes with inherent risk. Skiers and boarders take...replies0views1352
2022-10-222022-10-20The North Face launches the first circular designed products, supported with circular ecosystem. Keeping products in circulation has been a...replies0views3541
2022-10-20
2022-10-12Last winter we awarded the Plum OAZO Bindings our prestigious Gear of the Year Award (read that review here) and in the spring of that same year,...replies0views1062
2022-10-12
2022-09-28Over the summer we here at Backcountry Skiing Canada received a bunch of products and a select few totally impressed us—so we just have to...replies0views2243
2022-09-28
2022-09-15Big news out of Faction Skis as they have just achieved B Corp Certification. What does this mean you ask, good question. A company that is B Corp...replies0views961
2022-09-15
2022-09-11If you're looking for a responsive powder ski that is built to last, check out WNDR Alpine's Reason 120. As an ACMG ski guide...replies0views1994
2022-09-11
2022-09-06Hello - I've been doing back-country hiking, snowshoeing, and light mountaineering / scrambling for a number of years. I'm an avid...replies0views869
2022-09-06
2022-08-09We first featured the MoonShade in our “Best New Camping Gear for Summer 2022” and since then have had it out on several...replies0views1337
2022-08-09
2022-08-04Hi guys! My name is Anne Sophy, I'm from Chelsea (near Ottawa). In my spare time I like to sew custom sports clothing. I've sewn custom...replies8views1089
2022-08-28
2022-07-26We’ve all been affected by the recent supply chain issues brought on by the Covid19 Pandemic but the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia...replies0views1343
2022-07-26
2022-07-19There are a lot of backcountry meal companies that provide either freeze-dried or dehydrated meals in a bag but RightOnTrek is different. They...replies0views1047
2022-07-19
2022-07-11A great deal of Stand Up paddleboarders find it challenging to paddle their Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) in a straight line....replies0views1130
2022-07-11
2022-06-28The overall shape of the Surftech Alta Air Travel SUP is very forgiving and ideal for beginner and intermediate paddlers. It has a fairly wide...replies0views1169
2026-06-13
2022-06-23Lot's of new development with Dynafit's trail/distance running/distance shoe program. Managing Director Benedikt Böhm delivers...replies0views1221
2022-06-23
2022-06-07The latest 2022 Performer is by far the best looking and also the most user-friendly of any of the Performers released to date. The...replies0views1269
2022-06-07
2022-05-31The Best New Gear of Summer isn't complete until we talk about all the new apparel we've been testing. Like the new jackets,...replies0views4312
2022-05-31
2022-05-27If you use a BCA Tracker 4 Avalanche Transceiver then you will want to read this as BCA has just announced a voluntary recall of some of these...replies0views1324
2022-05-27
2022-05-24We've researched all the new gear along with some existing classics to provide you with only the best of the best, which we've broken down...replies2views3307
2022-12-19
2022-05-20Everyone gets a pair of Skin Savers when they purchase their climbing skins but few people actually know the right time to use them. No, it's...replies0views1655
2022-05-20
2022-05-17As the snow quickly melts from the high alpine it's time to turn our attention to summer adventures like hiking, camping, mountaineering,...replies3views5627
2025-02-18
2022-05-12Initially launched back in 2006, Vibram's FiveFingers footwear featured a completely new approach to traditional footwear. Vibram designed a...replies0views1325
2022-05-12
2022-04-22Buying used gear is an excellent way to cut down on your carbon footprint and also save you some money. Outside consulted...replies0views1353
2022-04-22
2022-03-23With automatic voice commands at key points of your search, the Diract Voice Transceiver makes searching more efficient which saves precious...replies0views1349
2022-03-23
2022-03-18It’s not news that avalanche transceivers can be affected by metallic or electronic items, but how do we mitigate such interference so our...replies0views1520
2022-03-18
2022-03-18Avalanche Shovels are not as simple as they look and there are a few features you'll want to ensure the one you buy has. Judson Wright from...replies0views1096
2022-03-18
