BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2011-12-14At 35 litres (expanding to 45 litres), the Mountainsmith Mayhem falls into a unique category, allowing it to easily handle day trips while...replies0views3795
2011-12-14
2011-12-09I received a copy of In Search of Powder by Jeremy Evans with a touch of skepticism. The premise of the book was sound – a look into the...replies0views2891
2011-12-09
2011-12-07If you missed the live launch from Salomon of the Guardian 16 AT Binding, then check out the video version below. The demo gets going at the 5:05...replies0views3155
2011-12-07
2011-12-05The Suunto Core model is available in a staggering 14 versions with almost as many colours to choose from. The Core 75th Edition model offers all...replies2views4032
2011-12-15
2011-11-27Looks like Salomon is ready to enter the AT binding market and will hold a live event to promo the new Salomon Guardian 16 AT Binding, details...replies0views3503
2011-11-27
2011-11-25The Yakima skybox pro 18 is a ski box and cargo box in one, hence the name "skybox". It allows you to transport your skis to and from your...replies0views2543
2011-11-25
2011-11-24These packs are versatile and fully featured for backcountry skiing. They accommodate the needs of a snowboarder or a skier by providing beefy and...replies0views2778
2011-11-24
2011-11-17New for Fall 2011 is the Sonic Outlaw soft-shell jacket from Sierra Designs. What makes this soft shell unique you ask? It's the Xcelerator...replies0views4224
2011-11-17
2011-11-12Not just a beautiful accessory, the Thule 611 Boxter is full of great design features as well. The biggest one for me is the easy on / easy off...replies0views3682
2011-11-12
2011-11-07With ski swaps happening all over, ski movies every week, and the stoke reaching a feverish pitch, you may be experiencing a G.A.S. flare up....replies0views2439
2011-11-07
2011-10-21Just a quick heads up that Daryl Ross of BigBend skis, up in Revelstoke, is on his way to producing a whack of new skis for a lucky few intitial...replies0views2476
2011-10-21
2011-10-13Black Diamond is synonymous with backcountry skiing and has a huge line up of great skis, boots, packs and more. It seems that BD is now...replies0views3726
2011-10-13
2011-10-12It looks like Hagan has some new bindings to offer up this season in north America, the Z01 and Z02. The Z01 All Mountain binding is designed...replies0views3071
2011-10-12
2011-10-07Fast, light and minimalist. Three key ingredients to a successful day of ski touring and also the same words that Montane uses to describe their...replies0views3017
2011-10-07
2011-10-05G3 now makes splitboard skins for all those knuckle draggers out there (I include myself in that category) with their easy-on, easy-off tip and...replies1views3268
2011-11-24
2011-10-05Smartwool offers some essential items for backcountry skiing including socks, beanies, underwear, base-layers and mid-layers. So what set’s...replies0views2821
2011-10-05
2011-10-02Technology is constantly evolving and the folks at Garmin are paying close attention. They have redesigned their popular Forerunner 410 and just...replies0views4102
2011-10-02
2011-09-26These pants are solidly constructed, designed for durability, they will withstand a tree snag where your hardshells won’t. They fit a ski...replies0views3168
2011-09-26
2011-09-25If you are looking for a jack-of-all trades soft-shell then the Patagonia Northwall Jacket should be on your radar. This is a softshell that can...replies0views4109
2011-09-25
2011-09-23Check this thing out, it is called the Skizee... Not sure it has any Backcountry Skiing application, but it sure is... well I am not really...replies1views5521
2011-09-24
2011-09-19It's no surprise that these bars were inspired at 10,000 feet on a hiking trip in the American Rockies. Their philosophy is about keeping...replies0views3095
2011-09-19
2011-09-18I really liked the setup of the Freerider Pro 30 in terms of access. The back panel opens completely so you don’t have to take your board...replies0views4133
2011-09-18
2011-09-17Working in retail you deal with a lot of frustrating things, while working in gear shops this is a scenario that played out regularly as one of...replies0views3187
2011-09-17
2011-09-13Emergen-C claims to give you a health boost, an energy boost and an Electrolyte Boost. As an active person, these are all boost that I would like...replies0views3829
2011-09-13
2011-09-13Andy shows you around Line Skis R & D secret Lair so you can see all the work that goes into the design and manufacturing of your powder...replies0views2859
2011-09-13
