BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2020-05-31The North Face is pulling out all the stops with their new FUTURELIGHT material, and the Summit Series L5 LT FUTURELIGHT jacket is one of...replies0views2518
2020-05-31
2020-05-30Eagles Nest Outfitters, or Eno as it is more commonly known has always been synonymous with innovative hammock design and they’ve upped the...replies0views2409
2020-05-30
2020-05-29ACCESSORIES We’ve researched all the new gear along with some existing classics to provide you with only the best of the best, which...replies0views2552
2020-05-29
2020-05-23APPAREL As the snow quickly melts from the high alpine it’s time to turn our attention to summer adventures like hiking, camping,...replies0views4715
2020-05-23
2020-05-22You may not have heard of this new water sport that is slowly taking root across the US and that’s understandable since it’s only been...replies0views3238
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2020-05-21We just wrapped up our review of the Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket and Pants. They fit squarely into the light and packable emergency shell bucket....replies0views1192
2020-05-21
2020-05-17Since 2010, Recover Sustainable Apparel Co., a North Carolina based sustainable apparel company which makes first quality clothing and accessories...replies0views1610
2020-05-17
2020-05-16The Marmot Bolt Ultralight 3 person tent is a freestanding ultra-light shelter ideally suited for your next adventure in the mountains or car...replies0views1649
2020-05-16
2020-05-15CAMPING As the snow quickly melts from the high alpine it’s time to turn our attention to summer adventures like hiking, camping,...replies0views3700
2020-05-15
2020-05-10The Polar Ignite is a fitness and cross-training watch with integrated GPS and is touted as your next-generation workout partner. It’s ideal...replies0views1654
2020-05-10
2020-05-09From the company that invented the digital multi-antenna avalanche transceiver, Backcountry Access or BCA as they are more commonly known is...replies2views4772
2022-05-19
2020-05-08Its almost time to hang up the skins, save for maybe your lightest and skinniest pair. Remember those skin savers? Check out this article for tips...replies0views1201
2020-05-08
2020-05-03For the 2020/2021 skis season, DPS will be releasing a brand new touring ski called the Pagoda. This ski will use a new construction that focuses...replies0views6314
2020-05-03
2020-04-30Garmin released a new line of multisport GPS watches with wrist-based heart rate and Pulse OX sensors in the fall of 2019 as an update to...replies0views3979
2020-04-30
2020-04-26The Fritschi Xenic 10 Binding was released this winter offering many innovative features in a lightweight touring binding with a reliable release...replies0views1803
2020-04-26
2020-04-19Rocky Mountain Underground or ‘RMU’ as it’s more commonly referred to ran me through their new ski line up for fall 2020 at the...replies0views2587
2020-04-19
2020-04-18In 1970 Helly Hansen created the first-ever synthetic base layer and they have now taken that technology and used it in a face fabric for their...replies0views1712
2020-04-18
2020-04-17According to a new article by Powder, avalanche airbags are now considered key pieces of backcountry safety equipment. Airbags have been on the...replies0views1243
2020-04-17
2020-04-13At this Winter’s Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver Colorado I go the rundown of Black Crow’s 2020 Freebird line of skis. All of Black...replies0views4082
2020-04-13
2020-04-11Cody Townsend, the fount of ski-touring-related content, shares his approach to a fun, off season project: boot modding. Cody does not recommend...replies0views1212
2020-04-11
2020-04-09Black Diamond had a lot to show off at this Winter’s Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver Colorado. For next season they will be releasing a new...replies0views3188
2020-04-09
2020-04-08What’s new from Line Skis for next season you ask? We’ll we got the goods on the new Line Vision 118 and Line Pandora 110 for the...replies0views3069
2020-04-08
2020-04-05I was lucky enough to get the low down on the new Salomon Shift Pro Boots & Salomon Shift MNC 10 Bindings at the Winter Outdoor Retailer...replies0views4875
2020-04-05
2020-04-02We've had the Arc'teryx Nuclei FL out on backpacking trips in the East and West Kootenay, as well as numerous overnight and day-long ski...replies0views1081
2020-04-02
2020-04-01Peak Design, has announced it will donate 100% of profits from all Travel Tripods sold through April 10, 2020. Profits will include both sales of...replies0views1075
2020-04-01
