BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2017-12-19It’s been well known in the backcountry skiing community that Salomon has been working away on a lightweight tech compatible binding for...replies0views16521
2017-12-19
2017-12-17There are currently two acceptable ways to carry an avalanche transceiver, in a chest harness and in a transceiver pocket in your ski pants. The...replies2views2984
2017-12-22
2017-12-16Rab Carrington was a legendary mountaineer in England and began making his own sleeping bags in the early 80’s. His goal was simple, to make...replies0views2285
2017-12-16
2017-12-12Back with a vengeance, this is the Second Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide (or SABSCHGG, for short). We know you need all the...replies0views5244
2017-12-12
2017-12-08Back with a vengeance, this is the Second Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide (or SABSCHGG, for short). We know you need all the...replies0views3538
2017-12-08
2017-12-07So is this the new King Pin Killer? Have a read about this new AT binding and let us know what you think in the comments below. Salomon and...replies0views5831
2017-12-07
2017-12-07Arc'teryx has issued an advisory notice on its Voltair air bags. Apparently, there are some issues with the bag deploying in very cold...replies2views3206
2017-12-17
2017-12-05Back with a vengeance, this is the Second Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide (or SABSCHGG, for short). We know you need all the...replies0views3528
2017-12-05
2017-12-01Back with a vengeance, this is the Second Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide (or SABSCHGG, for short). We know you need all the...replies0views5850
2017-12-01
2017-11-28The Marmot Quasar Jacket is stylish and functional when it comes to keeping you warm when you need it most. With the fill power of 850,...replies0views2132
2017-11-28
2017-11-24While the majority of alpine touring boots we review here at Backcountry Skiing Canada are more touring than alpine, the new Dalbello Lupo AX 125...replies0views3855
2017-11-24
2017-11-21Mystery Ranch was officially founded in 2000 by Dana Gleason and Renee Sippel-Baker. Prior to this the duo founded Dana Design Packs in...replies0views3076
2017-11-21
2017-11-18Cold Smoke is a small splitboard manufacturer from Gunnison Colorado and the Voodoo is their flagship board. The Voodoo has taken home...replies0views2879
2017-11-18
2017-11-11Well, the rumours are true; Fischer now makes ProFoils that fit ski brands other than exclusively Fischer. This opens up the market for...replies0views2890
2017-11-11
2017-11-10Dynafit has "released" a new boot that will be available in fall of 2018. It's a collaboration between Eric...replies0views5861
2017-11-10
2017-11-04The Upslope jacket by Rab was designed for optimal up slope use and ergonomic movement, ventilation, and durability. The Matrix 2-layer...replies0views2745
2017-11-04
2017-11-02They call it your all-around, all-mountain, freeride splitboard, and for good reason. The G3 Black Sheep is a full rockered, carbon light...replies0views2698
2017-11-02
2017-10-31If a mutated viral strain ever causes the infected to rise from the dead with a hunger for brains of the living, you need to know what to do....replies0views2361
2017-10-31
2017-10-28Here's a simple backcountry skiing tip to help you organize the gear in your pack a little better so you can find the things you need faster....replies0views2113
2017-10-28
2017-10-27G3 is a Canadian manufacturer of some of the best backcountry skis, bindings, skins, poles, splitboards and avi gear on the market. To help you...replies0views2288
2017-10-27
2017-10-26We had the light and fat DPS Tour1 Lotus 124 for last season and we'd like to tell you all about it. OK, so maybe we skied 'em a little...replies0views3699
2017-10-26
2017-10-19It's time for another one from DPS Cinematic. This, the second in the Shadow Campaign for this season, is called "The Time Within."...replies0views2108
2017-10-19
2017-10-13This time of year as the snow begins to fall, is a good time to think not just about your ski gear, but also what kind of safety gear you should...replies0views2561
2017-10-13
2017-10-07Even though they are classified as an approach shoes the Guide Tennie are ideal for bouldering, scrambling, hiking and low-grade sport and trad...replies0views2928
2017-10-07
2017-10-06Perhaps you've already heard of Patagonia's Worn Wear program. The idea behind it is to celebrate the gear you love, while minimizing our...replies0views4737
2017-10-06
