BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2012-03-02We 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...replies0views4181
2012-03-02
2012-03-01No 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...replies0views2369
2012-03-01
2012-02-29The elusive 'one quiver ski' is the quest of most backcountry skiers. One that is light enough to keep you fast on the skin track,...replies5views5242
2014-10-12
2012-02-29Salomon 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...replies0views3768
2012-02-29
2012-02-28The term “Mac Daddy” has been bandied about to describe the Garmont Delirium Alpine Touring boot and it may be an apt...replies0views3637
2012-02-28
2012-02-28Check out Rob Moore, G3 Product Development Engineer, talking here about the new G3 District and G3 Empire skis. Both look nice -- the District...replies1views2724
2012-02-28
2012-02-27RAMP’s Groundhog/Beaver ski is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Don’t let the lively cartoon graphics fool you – the Groundhog...replies2views4487
2013-06-07
2012-02-27Got the goods on the new Black Diamond ski line up for fall 2012 from Black Diamond while at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show last...replies0views3620
2012-02-27
2012-02-26For the last two months I have had the pleasure of wearing Hestra’s XCR 3-finger glove, otherwise known as the ‘lobster claw’. I...replies0views3715
2012-02-26
2012-02-26Many 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...replies0views2713
2012-02-26
2012-02-24Check 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...replies0views3427
2012-02-24
2012-02-24When 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...replies0views4278
2012-02-24
2012-02-23When 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...replies0views31285
2012-02-23
2012-02-23La 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...replies0views2288
2012-02-23
2012-02-22Continuing with our timed release of beta on juicy gear for next season, here is the multi-talented Eric Henderson talking about the Dynafit big...replies0views3224
2012-02-22
2012-02-22Stoic 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...replies0views3798
2012-02-22
2012-02-21The Pieps DSP (Digital Signal Processing) avalanche transceiver is a three-antenna digital transceiver with masking capabilities. At 60 meters the...replies0views3705
2012-02-21
2012-02-21It 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...replies0views3887
2012-02-21
2012-02-20We spoke to the folks at Outdoor Research about some of there new Fall 2012 backcountry skiing specific products while at the Outdoor Retailer...replies0views4628
2012-02-20
2012-02-18Mountain Hardwear was showing off the new Ghost Whisperer Down Sweater at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City a few weeks back...replies0views3791
2012-02-18
2012-02-17We 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...replies0views3102
2012-02-17
2012-02-17Considering an airbag packpack? Here's a preview of the Float 36 airbag backpack by Back Country Access. Backcountryskiingcanada.com will be...replies0views2553
2012-02-17
2012-02-17We’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...replies0views3543
2012-02-17
2012-02-17Salomon was showing off their new Quest 120 AT Boot at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show last month and we were there to hear what they had to...replies0views2989
2012-02-17
2012-02-16Some more news for ya' out of the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Utah last month. La Sportiva has some new skis for everyone to salivate...replies0views5337
2012-02-16
