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Gear Talk
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2011-04-05Just stumbled upon this new company manufacturing a pretty ingenious product for backcountry snowboarders, eliminating the need for snowshoes....replies4views5799
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,...replies0views4685
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...replies0views3098
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....replies0views3045
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...replies0views2574
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...replies2views2716
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...replies0views3294
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...replies0views3407
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.replies0views2929
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:replies0views2774
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...replies0views3471
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...replies0views5292
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...replies0views12670
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...replies2views4011
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...replies1views28504
2011-03-05
2011-03-02Who cares if your italian is a little rusty. Check out these super cool (and light) boots from Scarpa!replies0views3073
2011-03-02
2011-02-25The Hagan Z01 touring binding was just announced and here is what they have to say about it (for the full details click on the jpeg image at the...replies0views3784
2011-02-25
2011-02-21Have been using Dalbello Virus AT boots this season. I seem to be having problems locking into ski mode after a climb. The pin that should click...replies3views3171
2011-02-21
2011-02-18That elusive brand 'La Sprotiva' announced today that it is set to enter the ski market in 2011 to compliment its current line of ski...replies0views3473
2011-02-18
2011-02-18The Onyx is a “tech” binding—meaning it works only with Dynafit compatible boots. They’re the ones with the little holes...replies2views4295
2011-02-21
2011-02-18Brooks-Range has just released their new Backcountry Multi-Tool to answer the needs of many who have been looking for that all in one solution....replies9views5362
2022-07-18
2011-02-10Backcountry Access has voluntarily let users know of a software update that corrects an issue with some new Tracker2 Avalanche Beacons. The ski...replies0views3344
2011-02-10
2011-02-08Our friends at Off-Piste shared a little more intel on some of the new ski goods from the recent OR show. Thanks to them and check it out: In...replies0views4592
2011-02-08
2011-02-04BCA has recently started shipping a new version of software for our Tracker2. The new software (version 4) addresses an issue discovered by the...replies0views4001
2011-02-04
2011-02-02This post comes from the fearless leader of Off-Piste magazine who made the trek to the OR show in SLC a couple weeks back. Thanks very much for...replies0views6260
2011-02-02