Welcome to your source for the latest news, conditions, and insights on backcountry skiing and adventuring. Explore reports, gear reviews, safety tips, and more to help you make the most of your time in the wild.
If you sign up as a member this is your chance to tell everyone about everything and anything to do with backcountry skiing. Follow the simple steps to register and WHAMMY, you’re in. If you are pulling your hair out with frustration, have a look at the help forums for answers or take a pause and drop us an email at: info (at) backcountryskiingcanada.com. We’ll do our best to help out as soon as we can (but all bets are off on a powder day, obviously).
![]() |
2012-03-07
By
admin
We got the goods on the new Fall 2012 Marker Duke EPF AT Binding at the 2012 Winter Outdoor Retailer Show last month, so have a watch of the...
|
replies
0
views
2434
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-03-07
|
![]() |
2012-03-02
By
admin
The First Ascent Hyalite Jacket is an insulated soft shell jacket designed for high aerobic activities with lots of stop-and-go such as ice...
|
replies
0
views
3473
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-03-02
|
![]() |
2012-03-02
By
admin
We spoke with Cory from La Sprotiva at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show last month and he showed us the new La Sportiva Sideral Boot and La...
|
replies
0
views
4070
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-03-02
|
![]() |
2012-03-01
By
admin
No that's not a typo it is called the "Carbon/Carbon" Pole, check out the video below with Mike Hattrup from the Winter Outdoor Retailer...
|
replies
0
views
2254
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-03-01
|
![]() |
2012-02-29
By
admin
The elusive 'one quiver ski' is the quest of most backcountry skiers. One that is light enough to keep you fast on the skin track,...
|
replies
5
views
4989
|
![]()
By
Jume
2014-10-12
|
![]() |
2012-02-29
By
admin
Salomon gave us the low down on the new Salomon Rocker2 115 Ski at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake last month. The Rocker2 looks...
|
replies
0
views
3633
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-29
|
![]() |
2012-02-28
By
admin02
The term “Mac Daddy” has been bandied about to describe the Garmont Delirium Alpine Touring boot and it may be an apt...
|
replies
0
views
3447
|
![]()
By
admin02
2012-02-28
|
![]() |
2012-02-28
By
admin02
Check out Rob Moore, G3 Product Development Engineer, talking here about the new G3 District and G3 Empire skis. Both look nice -- the District...
|
replies
1
views
2603
|
![]()
By
cshute
2012-02-28
|
![]() |
2012-02-27
By
admin
RAMP’s Groundhog/Beaver ski is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Don’t let the lively cartoon graphics fool you – the Groundhog...
|
replies
2
views
4320
|
![]()
By
skifreak
2013-06-07
|
![]() |
2012-02-27
By
admin
Got the goods on the new Black Diamond ski line up for fall 2012 from Black Diamond while at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show last...
|
replies
0
views
3467
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-27
|
![]() |
2012-02-26
By
admin
For the last two months I have had the pleasure of wearing Hestra’s XCR 3-finger glove, otherwise known as the ‘lobster claw’. I...
|
replies
0
views
3538
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-26
|
![]() |
2012-02-26
By
admin
Many new fabric technologies come along each year and so it is no wonder we are all so skeptical. This video however illustrates the benefits of...
|
replies
0
views
2577
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-26
|
![]() |
2012-02-24
By
admin02
Check out the video and hear what Stephan Drake, DPS founder and head honcho, has to say about the DPS skis being offered next year. DPS continues...
|
replies
0
views
3280
|
![]()
By
admin02
2012-02-24
|
![]() |
2012-02-24
By
admin
When it comes to safety in the backcountry, one of the most under-utilized tools is likely the helmet. I was looking for a light helmet that...
|
replies
0
views
4103
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-24
|
![]() |
2012-02-23
By
admin
When I took the Stealth’s out of the box to install them I was struck by two things. Fist they were very light. Second the finish that was...
|
replies
0
views
31104
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-23
|
![]() |
2012-02-23
By
admin
La Sportiva has a new AT binding on the market and it's called the "La Sportiva RT Binding". We got the details from Cory at the Winter...
|
replies
0
views
2161
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-23
|
![]() |
2012-02-22
By
admin02
Continuing with our timed release of beta on juicy gear for next season, here is the multi-talented Eric Henderson talking about the Dynafit big...
|
replies
0
views
3097
|
![]()
By
admin02
2012-02-22
|
![]() |
2012-02-22
By
admin
Stoic is the house brand of the online gear retailer backcountry.com. As with most house brands the technology on the Bombshell Jacket is not name...
|
replies
0
views
3622
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-22
|
![]() |
2012-02-21
By
admin
The Pieps DSP (Digital Signal Processing) avalanche transceiver is a three-antenna digital transceiver with masking capabilities. At 60 meters the...
|
replies
0
views
3522
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-21
|
![]() |
2012-02-21
By
admin
It looks like Atomic have been busy creating a new quiver of skis. We spoke with them at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show about the Atomic Drifter...
|
replies
0
views
3756
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-21
|
![]() |
2012-02-20
By
admin
We spoke to the folks at Outdoor Research about some of there new Fall 2012 backcountry skiing specific products while at the Outdoor Retailer...
|
replies
0
views
4489
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-20
|
![]() |
2012-02-18
By
admin
Mountain Hardwear was showing off the new Ghost Whisperer Down Sweater at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City a few weeks back...
|
replies
0
views
3647
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-18
|
![]() |
2012-02-17
By
admin
We have already reviewed the Ibex Equipo Jacket here so check that out if you are interested in the full monty. Because the jacket and pants are...
|
replies
0
views
2946
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-17
|
![]() |
2012-02-17
By
Zorba
Considering an airbag packpack? Here's a preview of the Float 36 airbag backpack by Back Country Access. Backcountryskiingcanada.com will be...
|
replies
0
views
2419
|
![]()
By
Zorba
2012-02-17
|
![]() |
2012-02-17
By
admin
We’ve been running the Ibex Equipo Jacket for most of this season and are very pleased with how it performs on strenuous ski tours. It seems...
|
replies
0
views
3294
|
![]()
By
admin
2012-02-17
|
Copyright © 2023-24 Backcountry Skiing Canada. All Rights Reserved.