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2012-04-17
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I don't usually take any notice of athlete pro model equipment, as I usually associate it with guys like Jon Olson plastering pictures of...
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2012-04-17
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2012-04-16
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Eddie Bauer's First Ascent range is designed and tested by guides active in the field, a process which promises finely-tuned technical pieces....
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2012-04-16
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2012-04-16
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A few weeks back I mentioned some great iPhone and iPod apps to help you out in the backcountry and I just stumbled upon these iCat products which...
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2012-04-16
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2012-04-14
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The North Face Guide Vest is an unique alternative to a traditional touring pack, offering exceptional storage space and comfort while equally...
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2012-04-14
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2012-04-14
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The North Face’s Super Zephyrus hoodie is a technical mid-layer that provides a remarkable amount of warmth in a comfortable, lightweight...
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2012-04-14
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2012-04-04
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After several months of vigorous testing, The North Face Enzo jacket has proven itself time and time again. Made with Gore Tex’s Pro Shell...
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2012-04-04
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2012-04-03
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When The North Face asked me to review the Haines Tuxedo, a one-piece, I was at first, a little sceptical. I had visions of something day-glow...
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2012-04-03
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2012-04-02
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The more I tour, the more I appreciate less.The Arc’teryx Beta FL Gore-tex Active Shell Jacket, coupled with the Arc’teryx Acto MX...
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2012-04-02
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2012-04-02
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The hood, shoulders, and arms are constructed with durable 3-ply 560NST eVent® PTFE waterproof-breathable membrane; protecting those critical...
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2012-04-02
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2012-03-31
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Two historic icons have come together to create a new ski called the K2 Rolling Stones SideStash Ski, this special edition ski is "50 years in the...
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2012-03-31
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2012-03-30
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When the Backcountry Skiing Canada crew was in Salt Lake for the Outdoor Retailer show a few weeks back, we skied with Cody Barnhill at Snowbird...
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2012-03-30
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2012-03-29
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K2 is a leading manufacturer of alpine skis and related products and with the recent growth in the backcountry skiing segment K2 has moved into...
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2012-03-29
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2012-03-29
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The Scarpa Rush is a dialed down version of the Scarpa Maestrale (which is reviewed by a Backcountry Skiing Canada reviewer here, and won our gear...
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2012-03-29
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2012-03-28
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The Swift boots live up to their name. They're designed for freedom of movement and freedom is what you get when you're on the up track...
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2012-03-28
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2012-03-26
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The Patagonia Super Alpine is a very rugged hardshell that will serve you well in any mountain environment, whether you’re scaling Mount...
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2012-03-26
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2012-03-25
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The Mont-bell Dynamo Wind Parka is an incredibly small and compact wind shell which will shed snow, wind and light precipitation to keep you warm...
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2012-03-25
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2012-03-23
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The North Face Patrol 34 Pack is a great example of the benefits of ski touring specific packs. For the past few years I have been trying to get...
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2012-03-23
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2012-03-21
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The Typhon is a great glove for touring or lift service days. It has been my primary glove for most of the season and I am pretty happy with how...
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2012-03-21
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2012-03-20
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For a lot of people, ski touring and helmets aren't a great match—you've got to lug them up to the top of your run, they take up a...
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2012-03-20
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2012-03-17
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Patagonia makes three sizes of a duffel bags called the 'Black Hole'. These bags are ideally suited for backcountry skiers who are heading...
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2012-03-17
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There is an endless selection of down jackets on the market these days which typically fall into the ultra-light or the alpine category. The new...
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2012-03-17
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2012-03-15
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The good folks at Dynafit asked that we share something with you regarding their Radical binding. It seems like a small number of people are...
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2012-03-15
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2012-03-12
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Marker has refined their lightest-weight touring binding the for the 2012 season - the Marker Tour F12 Alpine Touring Binding now weighs in at...
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2012-03-12
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2012-03-09
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Here's just two of several innovative "Innate" products that we will be reviewing this spring. Innate is a Canadian company that produces...
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2012-03-09
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2012-03-09
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The Backcountry Skiing Canada Crew are currently skiing at Valhalla Mountain Lodge with Leo Jansma who is one of the owners and he has told us...
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2012-03-09
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