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Gear Talk
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2014-01-22Hi all, I'm a back-country skier and mechanical engineer from Vancouver. For the past year or so I've been working on a ski pole basket...replies4views2229
2014-01-23
2014-01-22Diamir’s Gliding Technology has enabled construction of a baseplate that moves to allow full release capability, even in difficult uphill...replies0views3724
2014-01-22
2014-01-20The Free Thinker is an exceptional jacket for the harsh mountain environments it was designed to excel in. Finding faults in the jacket is very...replies0views3821
2014-01-20
2014-01-17This is one ski that has totally impressed us here at Backcountry Skiing Canada. As the name suggests, the Voile V8 skis like to fire on all...replies0views3584
2014-01-17
2014-01-15This ski season Salomon seems to be putting their gear on a bit of a diet. The Salomon Quest Max 120 Boots we reviewed last year trimmed...replies0views4270
2014-01-15
2014-01-11As you may already know, down and water don’t get along well. On its own, down is a natural wonder of the insulation industry–nothing...replies0views3993
2014-01-11
2014-01-09This year Atomic got into the backcountry market in a big way with a quiver of offerings that included the Drifter, the Charter, and, their big...replies0views3513
2014-01-092014-01-07Looking for comments regarding: How difficult is it to Alpine Tour with a ski boot without a walk selection using a randonnee binding.replies4views2057
2014-01-12
2014-01-06We here at Backcountry Skiing Canada are huge fans of tech bindings for alpine touring and we are ecstatic to offer you the scoop on G3’s...replies10views7915
2014-02-26
2014-01-05In 2012 Black Diamond released the Alias pack with AvaLung technology, a system that extracted oxygen from the surrounding snow and made it ...replies0views2093
2014-01-05
2014-01-03Life in the backcountry will authenticate some of life's truly happy moments. With snow crunching underfoot breaking the silence of the serene...replies0views3483
2014-01-03
2013-12-30Black Diamond is well known for making hard goods like skis and boots, but backcountry skiers should know about their line of ski gloves that are...replies0views3360
2013-12-30
2013-12-29We love arc'teryx apparel and the Alpha SV Pant is no exception. Our reviewer Vince concludes: "I recommend the Alpha Bibs for those who: a)...replies0views3164
2013-12-29
2013-12-27Salomon's new Quest line of products includes the Q-105 skis which hit the ski shops this fall along with new Salomon Quest Mx 120 BC boots,...replies0views2961
2013-12-27
2013-12-26Sherpa Adventure Gear is the real deal. This is no made up marketing story, Sherpa Adventure Gear manufactures their products in Nepal, tests them...replies0views3930
2013-12-26
2013-12-21Thule offers a range of solutions for hauling the full gamut of cargo types. When you think about the range in size and shapes of vehicles out...replies0views4135
2013-12-21
2013-12-19The Dynafit Speedskin may be one of the best climbing skins out there. Fact is, you need to pair them with a pair of Dynafit skis--and that's...replies0views2953
2013-12-19
2013-12-18After owning the same ski touring pack for the last four years I questioned whether there was much I was missing from all the new packs that have...replies0views4313
2013-12-18
2013-12-17Looking for that perfect gift for the backcountry skier on your list? To help narrow down the choices we have compiled the following list of...replies0views4882
2013-12-17
2013-12-16Staying warm while stationary? This is the domain of many a backcountry skier's puffy coat; when lugging around the (at times) large and bulky...replies0views3333
2013-12-16
2013-12-14Soft, light, stretchy, warm and comfortable - that's how I would describe this jacket. All admirable attributes of any outdoor garment and 5...replies0views4008
2013-12-14
2013-12-13Black Diamond continues to improve their backpack line with features you know and quality you trust. With the option of having the AvaLung...replies0views3261
2013-12-13
2013-12-12To the converted, thers is no question: "I'll never go back," "Holy sh_t they're light!" "It's like they're not even there." Get...replies4views3885
2013-12-19
2013-12-11The overall geometry of the Carbon Megawatt has not changed much from the first generation Megawatt. The tip has a massive rocker on it to float...replies0views3829
2013-12-11
2013-12-09The ThermoBall Hoodie is a new synthetic down jacket from The North Face. Introduced this Fall, the The North Face boldly claims to have improved...replies2views5761
2015-09-30