BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2020-02-24Next season Dalbello is getting into the über lightweight alpine touring boot category with their new Quantum Boots. This new line of boots...replies0views6188
2020-02-24
2020-02-23The Kore 105’s sit within a competitive market of performance skis that are designed to be light enough for an out-of-bounds uphill jaunt...replies0views1977
2020-02-23
2020-02-22The Odin Professional Collection is comprised of almost twenty products for men and women from hard and softshell jackets and pants along with...replies0views1684
2020-02-22
2020-02-20Backcountry Skiing Canada recently had the chance to catch up with Baffin and test a few of their products, as well as learn about a...replies0views2155
2020-02-20
2020-02-19Marker has a new Hybrid Freeride / Touring Binding called the Duke PT which combines the safety and retention of a downhill binding with the...replies0views4122
2020-02-19
2020-02-18At this winter’s Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver Colorado I spoke with G3 about their new SLAYr Skis which takes the place of their SENDr...replies0views5630
2020-02-18
2020-02-17Black Yak is a relatively new name to most North Americas but due to the quality of their apparel, you should get ready to hear a lot...replies0views2156
2020-02-17
2020-02-16Volkl's new Mantra V.Werks Skis are a combination of the aggressive performance found in the V-Werks Katana Skis and the tourability...replies0views3339
2020-02-16
2020-02-15Dynafit is a brand for Mountain Endurance Athletes which is all about Speed, Technology, Endurance and Lightweight. They provide the...replies0views3148
2020-02-15
2020-02-11The Thermarest Polar Ranger -30C/-20F sleeping bag may seem like a dark horse, but in fact its the preferred choice for polar explorers...replies0views5852
2020-02-11
2020-02-10Atomic’s Backland series of skis and boots are designed to be light and proficient in the backcountry, hence the name. The new...replies0views2045
2020-02-10
2020-02-09One of the most recent brands to grace the shores of North America is Goldwin, a brand that was started in Japan over 50 years ago and has a long...replies0views5858
2020-02-09
2020-02-08Jetboil changed the way we cook in the outdoors in 2001 when their first stove hit the market. Their innovative stove design uses a FluxRing that...replies0views2180
2020-02-08
2020-02-06We've just finished compiling our impressions of the Full Tilt Ascendant AT Boot. It's a new touring boot that brings...replies0views1954
2020-02-06
2020-02-05Dynafit has had huge success with their innovative Hoji Pro Tour and Hoji Free Alpine Touring Boots. We were so impressed that we awarded the Hoji...replies0views6030
2020-02-05
2020-02-04For this comparison review, we put several Mid Layers through the paces and rated them on fit/mobility, warmth/breathability, packability,...replies0views1934
2020-02-04
2020-02-03This giveaway is now over and we've picked a winner. If you are Damaris Arrowsmith then e-mail us at info (at) backcountryskiingcanada.com to...replies0views8853
2020-02-03
2020-02-02Did you know that nearly all the conventional ski wax currently on the market is made from petroleum products? It’s full of harmful...replies0views2754
2020-02-02
2020-01-31Four seasons ago we reviewed the Ion 12 Bindings followed a year later by the lighter Ion LT 12 Binding which did away with...replies0views3085
2020-01-31
2020-01-29The La Sportiva Skorpius CR is a lightweight touring boot designed for those that like to cover ground and who subscribe...replies0views2260
2020-01-29
2020-01-27Atomic’s tag line is “We are Skiing” and with a full line of boots, bindings, goggles, helmets, poles, skins—in addition...replies0views3863
2020-01-27
2020-01-26Arva’s Reactor line of airbags is said to be the lightest and most compact dual airbag system on the market. It consists of nine airbags in...replies0views6154
2020-01-26
2020-01-25Since Atomic is part of the Amer Sports brand they share technology and products with another popular brand owned by Amer Sports, namely Salomon...replies0views2682
2020-01-25
2020-01-23We are confirmed lovers of Scarpa AT boots here at Backcountry Skiing Canada and our look-see at the women's Gea continues the...replies0views923
2020-01-23
2020-01-22Arva is a French company that most North American’s probably have not yet heard of, even though they have been around for 35 years now. They...replies0views2501
2020-01-22
