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Gear Talk
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2013-12-07“What’s the 16 stand for?” I asked when I was first handed the Atomic Tracker 16 WTR bindings. The reply was that it referred...replies0views3299
2013-12-07
2013-12-05This is the first piece of apparel we've had to test from Bergans -- so we were stoked to experience the Stryn Jacket. The Dermizax membrane...replies0views3202
2013-12-05
2013-12-04New for fall 2013, Salomon has decided to engineer a little piece of freedom into their new Quest Motion line of Apparel. The approach for...replies0views4198
2013-12-04
2013-12-01The Anarchist AvaLung Backcountry Pack from Black Diamond is their largest pack in the Avalung series. With 45L of space and weighing in at only...replies0views4318
2013-12-01
2013-11-29For fall 2013 Westcomb has created a new midweight fleece layer that you would be hard pressed to identify as fleece in the traditional sense (and...replies0views3731
2013-11-29
2013-11-28We are fans of all things Dynafit and the Huascarans are no exception. These touring skis came out last year and helped define the fast, light and...replies0views2381
2013-11-28
2013-11-27Black Diamond has been around for a few decades and is well known for their mountaineering, climbing and ski touring “hard goods.” As...replies0views4895
2013-11-27
2013-11-24The Peak Performance Heli Loft Pants utilize bomber Gore-Tex fabric for the shell and Advansa Thermo Cool insulation fabric, which is...replies0views3900
2013-11-24
2013-11-22Why have a fourth buckle when three will do? The Prime boots perform every bit as well as any 4 buckle boot I have skied. This may be due, at...replies0views3953
2013-11-22
2013-11-20New for fall 2013 Salomon has developed the Quest line of products which includes: Q-skis as well as Quest Boots, Quest Packs and Quest Motion Fit...replies0views3451
2013-11-20
2013-11-18Other than a slightly confusing name, the Element is an excellent transceiver and one you should consider if looking for high tech in a simple...replies0views3122
2013-11-18
2013-11-17There are many different types of folks in the world, just as there are many different types of ski personalities in the world. There are...replies0views3301
2013-11-172013-11-15Just bought these boots. I have noticed a prominent clicking sound while in ski mode. It happens exactly when I transfer my forward weight off of...replies3views2155
2013-11-16
2013-11-15I'm looking for a solid touring binding for patrolling the Whitewater ski hill near Nelson and short backcountry and side country...replies1views2163
2013-11-152013-11-14Hi, I'm going to be heading to Asulkan hut for early January and was debating what sort of sleeping bag do I need for huts. I've...replies7views5026
2013-11-182013-11-13Are you obsessed with making sure your pack is super light when backcountry skiing or boarding? When this pack came I couldn't help...replies0views2135
2013-11-13
2013-11-08In today's society everyone seems to want more. Bigger car, bigger house (two houses perhaps), 60" TV, 175 channels, three sets of skis, two ...replies2views4349
2014-05-232013-11-04I am looking to a link that will sell me a "Brooks Range Multi tool". Re: http://www.backcountryskiingca.....Multi-Tool Every backcountry skier...replies1views2227
2013-11-05
2013-10-31First of all, Happy Halloween to everyone. May you have a very, very scary day. We have yet to carve our pumpkin but will get it done before the...replies0views3464
2013-10-31
2013-10-25Okay it's that time of year again. I'm dusting off the old Gotamas and I just can't let them go. The bindings have broken and it's...replies1views2170
2013-10-29
2013-10-25We got our mitts on a pair of the Dynafit Vulcan Alpine Touring Boots last season and think they're the bee's knees. They are a go...replies0views3955
2013-10-252013-10-24Does anybody have any opinions about the efficiency of kick wax vs kicker skins vs fishscale bases on flat/rolling terrain? Let's assume...replies2views5354
2014-03-25
2013-10-23Are you trying to decide what ski to buy this year? Have you dreamt of having custom skis built just for you, with the graphics you want, but...replies1views2379
2013-10-23
2013-10-21The Atom LT Hoody from Arc'teryx is a stylish, functional, three-season jacket. We wear it as an outer layer on the uptrack or a mid layer...replies1views3831
2015-09-302013-10-14After years of abuse my Gotamas are done and I need a new resort/side/slack country ski. I bought a pair of DPS Lotus 120's last year and...replies3views2565
2013-10-15