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2013-11-17
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emilyanthem
There are many different types of folks in the world, just as there are many different types of ski personalities in the world.
There are...
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emilyanthem
2013-11-17
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2013-11-15
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Shanekats
Just 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...
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Shanekats
2013-11-16
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2013-11-15
I'm looking for a solid touring binding for patrolling the Whitewater ski hill near Nelson and short backcountry and side country...
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2013-11-15
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2013-11-14
By
bfow
Hi,
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...
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Shanekats
2013-11-18
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2013-11-13
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MikeyB
Are you obsessed with making sure your pack is super light when backcountry skiing or boarding? When this pack came I couldn't help...
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MikeyB
2013-11-13
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2013-11-08
By
emilyanthem
In today's society everyone seems to want more. Bigger car, bigger house (two houses perhaps), 60" TV, 175 channels, three sets of skis, two ...
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admin
2014-05-23
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2013-11-04
By
rdionne
I am looking to a link that will sell me a "Brooks Range Multi tool".
Re:
http://www.backcountryskiingca.....Multi-Tool
Every backcountry skier...
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admin02
2013-11-05
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2013-10-31
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admin02
First 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...
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admin02
2013-10-31
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2013-10-25
Okay 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...
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2wheeler
2013-10-29
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2013-10-25
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admin02
We 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...
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admin02
2013-10-25
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2013-10-24
By
Prairiedug
Does anybody have any opinions about the efficiency of kick wax vs kicker skins vs fishscale bases on flat/rolling terrain? Let's assume...
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joestrummer
2014-03-25
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2013-10-23
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TH
Are 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...
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admin02
2013-10-23
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2013-10-21
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admin02
The 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...
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2013-10-14
By
beeneskis
After 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...
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beeneskis
2013-10-15
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2013-10-11
By
admin
The Backcountry Skiing Canada team was at the 2013 SIA show in Denver last February where we got a sneak peak at all the great new gear coming out...
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admin
2013-10-11
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2013-10-09
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admin
It was early May when I geared up for a weeklong ski touring trip into Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park and I was still very new to the scene....
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admin
2013-10-09
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2013-10-07
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admin
So how does the Suunto Quest differ from the Suunto Ambit and Ambit2? Simple, the Quest is designed for runners, cyclists and adventure racers who...
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admin
2013-10-07
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2013-10-05
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admin
The 3-piece aluminum, Black Diamond Expedition Ski Poles are definitely upper class when it comes to collapsible poles. Built for the winter, the...
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admin
2013-10-05
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2013-10-03
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admin02
We haven't yet shared this video with you. We met with Matt from Dynafit at SIA in Denver a few months back and he walked us through the many...
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admin02
2013-10-03
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2013-10-02
By
admin
Do you know how to tell if you are properly hydrated?
It’s all about your pee. Clear and copious, just like the Doctor ordered. It’s...
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admin
2013-10-02
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2013-09-30
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admin
The original Suunto Ambit GPS Watch was a game changer for backcountry skiers and mountaineers alike, so much so that we awarded it our...
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admin
2013-09-30
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2013-09-29
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admin
Rechargeable headlamps are quickly becoming the norm for outdoor gear and Black Diamond has just released the ReVolt Headlamp that uses a unique...
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admin
2013-09-29
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2013-09-27
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admin
The big news with the Hibachi is that its down has been treated with Mountain Hardware's relatively new Q.Shield™technology. Q.Shield...
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admin
2013-09-27
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2013-09-25
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admin
It’s taken me years to realize that it’s worth paying the price tag for a good set of trekking (and ski) poles. After years spent as a...
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admin
2013-09-25
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2013-09-23
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admin
Designed for alpine climbing, the Voodoos have a trim fit. This means that they have tapered legs and a low profile waist that easily fits under a...
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admin
2013-09-23
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