BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2015-05-06Native Eyewear has been making sunglasses designed for athletes and adventurers since 1997. Native is the epitome of style meets function. Their...replies0views2198
2015-05-06
2015-05-01The Gamin Fenix 3 has pushed new boundaries when it comes to GPS watches. What the hell exactly do I mean by that? For starters the screen...replies0views4148
2015-05-01
2015-04-27The Vapur MicroFilter is a nice upgrade to the standard Vapur Element Anti-Bottle as it can provide filtered water. As a bonus it can also...replies0views2589
2015-04-27
2015-04-21The Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger is designed to keep your handheld USB-powered gadgets charged up. Taking only 2.5 hours to fully charge, the Goal...replies0views2357
2015-04-21
2015-04-20It's unfortunately that time of year for some skiers when you may have to consider the reality that the season is coming to a close. Rather...replies0views1957
2015-04-20
2015-04-17G3 released a whack of new products for the 2014/2015 season, and, for next year, they seem to have throttled back a bit. Some lightened models of...replies0views5235
2015-04-17
2015-04-13Scott is one of the biggest manufacturers of ski gear, not to mention bike, running and motosports gear as well. They design and manufacture ski,...replies2views7215
2015-04-14
2015-04-10This past summer we prepared a review of the Switch Axos and for the first time in many years, we were impressed by new technology as it applies...replies0views2475
2015-04-10
2015-04-08Nationwide Worn Wear Tour kicks off in April, encouraging customers to make their clothes last a lifetime: This spring Patagonia's...replies0views3237
2015-04-08
2015-04-06While there are plenty of manufacturers of wool apparel out there, Voormi was one that stood out at this winter’s SIA show in Denver. It...replies0views3063
2015-04-06
2015-04-03Backcountry Access (BCA) is not one to rest on their laurels and new for next winter is their innovative BCA Sceptre Carbon Aluminum Poles. Whats...replies0views4005
2015-04-03
2015-03-30While you may think that there are already enough companies making high end backcountry ski apparel, it’s time to make room for one more....replies0views6003
2015-03-30
2015-03-29For Fall 2015 Smartwool will be introducing the SmartLoft Propulsion 60 Hoody which features wool based insulation in the torso and arms. This...replies0views2976
2015-03-29
2015-03-28The Diamir Vipec 12 is the first tech binding from the maker of the popular Freeride AT frame bindings. These bindings set the standard for alpine...replies0views3834
2015-03-28
2015-03-27For Fall 2015 Blizzard is amping things up for us backcountry skiers with a new line of skis called ‘Zero G’. It’s an applicable...replies9views9000
2016-02-03
2015-03-26Just walked by ROAM shop here in Nelson and saw these new kicks from Arc'teryx. They look sweet--we are keen to check them...replies0views2259
2015-03-26
2015-03-25This season Giro introduced a new helmet and google duo well suited to backcountry skiing pursuits. The Flare helmet—the lightest...replies0views3484
2015-03-25
2015-03-22To fully appreciate the new Salomon Quest Pro TR 110 Alpine Touring (AT) Boot it is important to first know about its lineage and the evolution of...replies0views4997
2015-03-22
2015-03-21I have been a fan of Head skis ever since I bought my very first pair of resort skis way back in the early 80’s. I continued to ski Head...replies0views4133
2015-03-21
2015-03-20Ever wish a big box of the latest and greates gear would show up on your door step personalized just for you? It can happen with the Mountain...replies0views3075
2015-03-20
2015-03-19Here's the last of three Dynafit vids we shot at the SIA onsnow demo this year at Copper Resort in Colorado. The Radical 2.0 binding was...replies0views3925
2015-03-19
2015-03-17The Rab Neo Guide Jacket and Pants are a new hard shell combo designed specifically for the alpine sports of backcountry skiing, climbing and...replies0views3892
2015-03-17
2015-03-16Fischer has been a staple visit on my trade show circuit each winter and this year at SIA they unveiled not just the innovative PROFOIL...replies0views3914
2015-03-16
2015-03-15Formed in the Northumberland area of the UK in 1993, Montane’s raison d’etre is “lightweight and breathable” and they have...replies0views4236
2015-03-15
2015-03-14At 112 underfoot they are surprisingly easy to put on edge and hold there. Most of this is due to the torsional rigidity which is impressive for...replies2views5231
2015-11-05
