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I tested Vasque's Bitterroot GTX thoroughly on a few long day hikes and overnight trips into the backcountry around Whistler well before our...
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Exped’s tagline is “Maximum outdoor experience with minimal means” and their Mountain Lite backpack series definitely lives up...
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On a recent trip to Nepal we paid a visit to the head office of Sherpa Adventure Gear and spoke with founder and CEO Tashi Sherpa. We were able to...
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The original Suunto Ambit GPS watch was released just over a year ago and it went on to win many accolades and awards including the Backcountry...
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Snowsports Industries of America has published its annual report on the business of skiing. It's an in-depth report on who is spending money...
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Sometimes a back pack is just too much bulk and more 'mountain guide look' than you want for the urban jungle. It is nice to have more...
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About a month ago a box arrived with a Marmot Reyna softshell jacket inside. I have worn it on every adventure, in a whole range of weather...
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On April 25th Voile launched their new logo to the world. It's a huge departure from the rather chaotic logo they have been using for the past...
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Lighter, warmer, more compressible, more durable, no petroleum products. The advantages of down over similar synthetic materials are evident....
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We’ve been using the Vapur Element water bottle for a couple months now and are quite impressed by its durability and portability. Featuring...
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It's garage sale season and Backcountry Access wants to hook you up with some screaming spring deals. Check out the BCA Garage Sale to find...
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Although it may not apply to the width of skis, the phrase “bigger is not always better” may be a valid argument when it comes to ski...
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This winter, I have protected my melon for the first time since my high school racing days. For numerous reasons I avoided them; too hot, too...
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Given that the Tyrolia Adrenaline Bindings weigh almost six pounds I would not consider them in the category of a dedicated touring binding for...
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Hola. We reviewed a pair of BigBend skis a while back and I don't think we shared it with everybody. If you missed the review, check it out...
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I’m always a bit leery when a manufacturer claims its product is completely waterproof – unless that product happens to be a snow tire...
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Hey there. K2 has announced the new team members who'll be representing the new boot collection. We caught up with the K2 crew at the SIA show...
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The Backcountry Skiing Canada team has spent the last few weeks trying to determine which of the many pieces of great gear we reviewed this...
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Hello fellow skiers!I am currently writing my final dissertation on Backcountry skis, as a Product Design student (in England) on the cusp of...
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With the expanding interest of backcountry skiing it's no surprise that each season more and more companies are entering the fray when it...
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Beacon, Shovel, Probe. These three main ingredients of backcountry skiing have been burned into my skull by teachers, friends and backcountry...
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The new Liquid Image Apex HD+ Camera Goggles are likley to become the Go Pro killer this year given their small size, ease of use and the fact...
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Hi everyone, eventually I would like to write a full article about this but for now I'd like to just poke the hornets nest, rouse up some...
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The Swedish skiers are always the most stylish and colorful on the ski slopes of Europe, so it is no surprise that Sweden-based Peak Performance...
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Backcountry skiing with out skins. Is this the new revolution?
Not entirely, but the new Voile Charger BC Skis have scales under foot to enable...
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