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Gear Talk
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2011-04-24Adventure Medical Kits rely on the expertise of world authorities in wilderness medicine and survival techniques to develop and refine first-aid /...replies0views2284
2011-04-24
2011-04-23First Ascent brings together the breathability, comfort and windproof features of soft shell and the water proof qualities of a hard shell. A...replies0views2367
2011-04-23
2011-04-23Scarpa has teamed up with Dynafit and includes the “quick-step-in” inserts for the toe-hole engagement on tech bindings. The...replies0views2705
2011-04-23
2011-04-23We here at Backcountry Skiing Canada have been testing the G3 Manhattan ski for most of the season and are ready to share our thoughts. The...replies0views2811
2011-04-23
2011-04-22You either love or hate the look of the Skilogik top sheet designs (I don't understand how you couldn't love them personally). The...replies0views2501
2011-04-22
2011-04-17The Transcend GPS goggles from Zeal Optics is touted as the “world’s first GPS-enabled goggle”. The current model...replies0views2873
2011-04-17
2011-04-17Leslie Anthony needs little introduction. As the long-standing editor and writer for Powder Magazine, Creative Director for Skier magazine and...replies0views2297
2011-04-17
2011-04-17The Revo Guide glasses provide several design features that make them a functional winner while still being stylish enough to not make you look...replies0views2715
2011-04-17
2011-04-14I've looked all over the web for personal reviews on these boots.. I can't find anything I could get them at a good price I would just...replies3views2939
2011-05-05
2011-04-05I was thinkiing I might get a couple comments (or at least some weird looks) when I was running next year's G3 Highballs for a day's...replies0views2826
2011-04-05
2011-04-05Just stumbled upon this new company manufacturing a pretty ingenious product for backcountry snowboarders, eliminating the need for snowshoes....replies4views5087
2011-04-05
2011-04-04The Drift's Early rise tip makes these babies float in the powder as well as making crud busting an easy chore. Built for the backcountry,...replies0views4184
2011-04-04
2011-04-03Black Diamond has a long history in the manufacturing of climbing specific gear and was formed out of Chouinard Equipment in 1989. Black Diamond...replies0views2598
2011-04-03
2011-04-02There are an infinite number of backpack manufacturers these days so the choices are limitless when you want to find a pack that is right for you....replies0views2584
2011-04-02
2011-03-27It may look a little ridiculous but the benefits are obvious - it is called the Maruelli "Natural Walking Plate" and it claims : -More natural...replies0views2116
2011-03-27
2011-03-25For the past 3 or 4 years I have been skiing off the backside of ski resorts on my k2 sidestash skis and my marker griffon bindings. That is all...replies2views2252
2011-03-26
2011-03-21The new MFD AllTime alpine touring binding was specifically designed for freeriders. he system allows skiers to use downhill bindings as AT...replies0views2831
2011-03-21
2011-03-17Scarpa Introduces their new boot material called Pebax Rnew, something that mother earth will love and who's time has come - great to see some...replies0views2931
2011-03-17
2011-03-16We unveiled the catalogue for G3's gear next year but it was a little buried within an article. Wanna go direct and take a look? Click here.replies0views2483
2011-03-16
2011-03-15Rando Steve give us a little insight into what he carries in his pack and what his 'must haves' are:replies0views2335
2011-03-15
2011-03-14The Backcountry Skiing Canada team was lucky enough to visit Mount Carlyle Lodge for a week of early season powder skiing. The lodge is under new...replies0views2959
2011-03-14
2011-03-13The reining king of the waterproof/breathable outdoor fabric market has long been Gore-Tex. Last fall Polartec launched the Neoshell which is...replies0views4775
2011-03-13
2011-03-08The backcountryskiingcanada.com team is happy to have its HQ in the sleepy little mountain town of Nelson, BC. Also living in this town is...replies0views11735
2011-03-08
2011-03-05Brooks-Range is a company fast becoming know for designing and producing innovative backcountry rescue gear, from bivies and avi gear to the three...replies2views3459
2011-03-08
2011-03-03Salomon’s new BBR ski – quick review Red Mountain Resort received a couple pairs of Salomon’s wild looking new BBR skis and...replies1views24864
2011-03-05
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