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2011-04-27
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The Plum Guide Binding design is similar to other tech bindings on the market with the exception of weight, materials and a few innovations of...
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2011-04-25
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The First Ascent mantra is "Everything you need and nothing you don't". This is a solid foundation from which to build anything, it ensures...
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2011-04-25
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2011-04-24
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Adventure Medical Kits rely on the expertise of world authorities in wilderness medicine and survival techniques to develop and refine first-aid /...
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2011-04-24
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2011-04-23
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First Ascent brings together the breathability, comfort and windproof features of soft shell and the water proof qualities of a hard shell. A...
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2011-04-23
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2011-04-23
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Scarpa has teamed up with Dynafit and includes the “quick-step-in” inserts for the toe-hole engagement on tech bindings. The...
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2011-04-23
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2011-04-23
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We here at Backcountry Skiing Canada have been testing the G3 Manhattan ski for most of the season and are ready to share our thoughts. The...
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2011-04-23
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2011-04-22
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You either love or hate the look of the Skilogik top sheet designs (I don't understand how you couldn't love them personally). The...
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2011-04-22
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2011-04-17
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The Transcend GPS goggles from Zeal Optics is touted as the “world’s first GPS-enabled goggle”.
The current model...
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2011-04-17
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2011-04-17
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Leslie Anthony needs little introduction. As the long-standing editor and writer for Powder Magazine, Creative Director for Skier magazine and...
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2011-04-17
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2011-04-17
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The Revo Guide glasses provide several design features that make them a functional winner while still being stylish enough to not make you look...
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2011-04-17
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2011-04-14
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I've looked all over the web for personal reviews on these boots.. I can't find anything
I could get them at a good price I would just...
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2011-05-05
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2011-04-05
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I was thinkiing I might get a couple comments (or at least some weird looks) when I was running next year's G3 Highballs for a day's...
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2011-04-05
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2011-04-05
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Just stumbled upon this new company manufacturing a pretty ingenious product for backcountry snowboarders, eliminating the need for snowshoes....
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2011-04-05
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2011-04-04
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The 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,...
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2011-04-04
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2011-04-03
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Black Diamond has a long history in the manufacturing of climbing specific gear and was formed out of Chouinard Equipment in 1989. Black Diamond...
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2011-04-03
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2011-04-02
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There 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....
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2011-04-02
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2011-03-27
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It may look a little ridiculous but the benefits are obvious - it is called the Maruelli "Natural Walking Plate" and it claims :
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2011-03-27
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2011-03-25
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For 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...
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2011-03-26
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2011-03-21
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The new MFD AllTime alpine touring binding was specifically designed for freeriders. he system allows skiers to use downhill bindings as AT...
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2011-03-21
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2011-03-17
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Scarpa Introduces their new boot material called Pebax Rnew, something that mother earth will love and who's time has come - great to see some...
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2011-03-17
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2011-03-16
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We 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.
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2011-03-16
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2011-03-15
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Rando Steve give us a little insight into what he carries in his pack and what his 'must haves' are:
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2011-03-15
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2011-03-14
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The 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...
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2011-03-14
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2011-03-13
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The reining king of the waterproof/breathable outdoor fabric market has long been Gore-Tex. Last fall Polartec launched the Neoshell which is...
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2011-03-13
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2011-03-08
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The backcountryskiingcanada.com team is happy to have its HQ in the sleepy little mountain town of Nelson, BC. Also living in this town is...
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