BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2018-01-12We just wrapped up two days of touring on the Marker’s Alpinist binding. The first day skinning up at the Crévacol Ski Resort, Italy...replies0views9260
2018-01-12
2018-01-11Marker released their new Alpinist Binding this week in Italy and Backcountry Skiing Canada was there to get a first look at the innovative...replies0views9155
2018-01-11
2018-01-09Backcountry Skiing Canada is skinning up in Courmayeur, Italy, at the launch of Marker’s new Alpinist Tech Binding. Given the proven...replies0views8601
2018-01-09
2018-01-05La Sportiva makes one of our favourite AT boots, the Spectre. This boot is so good that it is the only AT boot to win our coveted Gear of the...replies0views4699
2018-01-05
2018-01-02Want to know what the best new gear for the 2017/18 ski season is? Our Gear of the Year Award is bestowed upon those products which we feel excel...replies0views5441
2018-01-02
2017-12-30With so much ski jargon out there these days—G3 decided to simplify things with this video about how to understanding ski profiles. Camber,...replies0views2483
2017-12-30
2017-12-26We’ve been waiting for some time for the release of Salomon’s new ultra light weight touring boot as it only made sense that if...replies0views3677
2017-12-26
2017-12-22These skis kick ass, period. Having now put plenty of vert on the Ripstick 106’s, in all kind of conditions, on and off the resort, I...replies0views2545
2017-12-22
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...replies0views16556
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...replies2views3031
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...replies0views2324
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...replies0views5294
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...replies0views3602
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...replies0views5864
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...replies2views3277
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...replies0views3592
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...replies0views5908
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,...replies0views2170
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...replies0views3887
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...replies0views3111
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...replies0views2928
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...replies0views2929
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...replies0views5900
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...replies0views2780
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...replies0views2725
2017-11-02
