BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2019-02-28We've been running the Scott Superguide Carbon boots hard all season and they are asking for more. They are one of the earlier stiff and...replies0views1568
2019-02-28
2019-02-28Scott’s Patrol line of avalanche airbag packs uses the Alpride E1 fan based inflation system that uses a super capacitor battery system...replies0views6123
2019-02-28
2019-02-27The QST skis have been in the Salomon line up for four years now with tweaks being made along the way, for fall 2019 Salomon has redesigned the...replies0views2790
2019-02-27
2019-02-26The Maestrale is currently the best selling AT boots in the world, but Scarpa isn’t one to rest on its laurels so they’re taking the...replies0views3814
2019-02-26
2019-02-25With Marker’s Kingpin binding turning four this season, it only makes sense that a new and improve version is coming to skiers for Fall...replies0views5477
2019-02-25
2019-02-24Elan has been handcrafting skis in the Slovenian Alps for well over 70 years now so they know a thing or two about making great skis. The success...replies0views3738
2019-02-24
2019-02-21Two years ago we reviewed the Fischer Travers AT boots and for the 2019 season Fischer is updating the entire line-up. The Travers will have the...replies0views10224
2019-02-21
2019-02-20For the 2019/20 ski season, Blizzard will be launching an entirely new line of Zero G skis that are more playful and forgiving while still being...replies0views3226
2019-02-20
2019-02-18Two years ago Atomic made a bold entry into the alpine touring (AT) boot market with the unveiling of their Backland Boots, the carbon version...replies0views6928
2019-02-18
2019-02-17Black Diamond’s JetForce line of fan based avalanche airbag pack gets a major overhaul for the 2019/20 ski season. The airbag system...replies0views5318
2019-02-17
2019-02-15In the 1970’s Helly Hansen introduced the worlds first technical base layer using what they called LIFA fibres which went on to be an...replies0views1992
2019-02-15
2019-02-14Diamir Fritschi will be launching a new tech binding in the fall of 2019 so move on over Vipec and Tecton, the Fritschi Xenic 10 Binding will soon...replies0views5941
2019-02-14
2019-02-13Our wrap up of the 2019 Outdoor Retailer show continues with what the most innovative and ‘must have’ gear will be for the...replies0views2891
2019-02-13
2019-02-12Helly Hansen, the Norwegian company started way back in 1877 by an entrepreneurial sea captain has many innovative firsts to their credit...replies0views2748
2019-02-12
2019-02-11The latest iteration of Dynafit’s highly acclaimed TLT boot is going to be available in the fall of 2019 and it’ll be called the...replies1views8870
2019-03-07
2019-02-10Sweet Protection has a full line up of helmets for Race, Freeride and All Mountain skiers. For fall 2019 they're releasing their new Ascender...replies0views6946
2019-02-10
2019-02-09Following in the footsteps of the award-winning Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour Boots, the Dynafit Hoji Free Boots will be stiffer and with a tighter fit...replies0views5639
2019-02-09
2019-02-07With the 2019 Outdoor Retailer show (OR) in Denver Colorado now wrapped up, it's time to inform you about the show highlights and what new...replies0views7410
2019-02-07
2019-02-03The Raven skis use a unique reverse camber design which enables the ski to get most of its bite from pressuring hard underfoot and taking...replies0views2960
2019-02-03
2019-02-01Just over four years ago we reviewed the woman’s Fjorm Down Jacket to high praise and this time around we’ll look at the...replies0views1744
2019-02-012019-01-31Hello everyone! I'm searching for a quality ski boot dryer, but it must be portable. Any suggestion? This site recommends Peet ski boot...replies1views1571
2019-02-01
2019-01-25Backcountry Access's new Float 27 speed pack version 2.0 is now available and it’s 30 percent smaller and 15 percent lighter than the...replies0views1733
2019-01-25
2019-01-24We're happy that Arc'teryx is fine-tuning their ski touring kit. The Rush LT jacket and pant is a perfect example of this--light and...replies0views2784
2019-01-24
2019-01-23Black Diamond’s original Recon Jacket & Pants from about three years ago were a favourite ski kit of mine, they also won...replies1views8246
2019-01-30
2019-01-20Over a year ago now Scarpa released a substantial update to all AT boots in their line up, which includes the Gea RS ski boot for women. By...replies0views1500
2019-01-20
