BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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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...replies0views3646
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...replies1views2263
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...replies0views4197
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...replies2views5471
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...replies1views2487
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...replies1views4063
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...replies3views2663
2013-10-15
2013-10-11The 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...replies0views5929
2013-10-11
2013-10-09It 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....replies0views4528
2013-10-09
2013-10-07So how does the Suunto Quest differ from the Suunto Ambit and Ambit2? Simple, the Quest is designed for runners, cyclists and adventure racers who...replies0views3993
2013-10-07
2013-10-05The 3-piece aluminum, Black Diamond Expedition Ski Poles are definitely upper class when it comes to collapsible poles. Built for the winter, the...replies0views4491
2013-10-05
2013-10-03We 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...replies0views2553
2013-10-03
2013-10-02Do 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...replies0views3696
2013-10-02
2013-09-30The original Suunto Ambit GPS Watch was a game changer for backcountry skiers and mountaineers alike, so much so that we awarded it our...replies0views4919
2013-09-30
2013-09-29Rechargeable headlamps are quickly becoming the norm for outdoor gear and Black Diamond has just released the ReVolt Headlamp that uses a unique...replies0views3161
2013-09-29
2013-09-27The big news with the Hibachi is that its down has been treated with Mountain Hardware's relatively new Q.Shield™technology. Q.Shield...replies0views3449
2013-09-27
2013-09-25It’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...replies0views4084
2013-09-25
2013-09-23Designed 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...replies0views3316
2013-09-23
2013-09-19Most sleeping bags are pretty traditional in their design. Lightweight yet durable exterior fabrics retain the loft of either synthetic or down...replies0views3714
2013-09-19
2013-09-16Chris Davenport gear garage or "Gearage" as he calls it is chock full of high end backcountry ski gear suited towards his Centenial Peaks Project....replies0views3477
2013-09-16
2013-09-15Fall is here and people are starting to think about the coming winter. It's a good time to do some research on which ski socks to get...replies0views3270
2013-09-15
2013-09-14With the temps cooling off, we've still got a few off-season reviews to share with you. Case in point, the Chrome Industries Kursk Storm...replies0views3305
2013-09-14
2013-09-13A shipment of this seasons Smartwool intimates and Phd Socks turned up at Backcountry Skiing Canada this spring. A few of us have been skinning up...replies0views2962
2013-09-13
2013-09-12Backcountry Skiing Canada is emptying their gear closet, or is that gear garage? If you are in need of some backcountry gear for the...replies0views4096
2013-09-12
2013-09-11The Magellan Switch and Switch Up GPS computer for biking, running and multi-sport activities is a compact, useful training device for tracking...replies0views2264
2013-09-11
