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    GEAR OF THE YEAR

    In selecting our ‘Gear of the Year’ winners for each season, we are looking for things with a little special sauce. Gear that stood out and made for better days in the mountains. Though we were pretty happy with most of the stuff we tested, our winners for this past year were exceptional in their design and materials. Stay tuned for the springtime when we’ll add another batch after this season winds down.

    GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2022/2023

    Dynafit Free 107 Skis

    Gear of the YearDYNAFIT FREE 107 SKIS
    Date: April 3rd 2022
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Dynafit

    Read the full review here.

    Scarpa F1 GT Boots Gear of the YearSCARPA F1 GT ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
    Date: Dec 21st 2022
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Scarpa

    Read the full review here.

    Elan Ripstick Tour 104 Skis

    Gear of the YearELAN RIPSTICK TOUR 104 SKIS
    Date: Dec 20th 2022
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Elan

    Read the full review here.

    MEC Tour 32 BackpackGear of the YearMEC TOUR 32 BACKPACK 3.0
    Date: Dec 22th 2022
    Reviewer: Kai
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mountain Equipment Company

    Read the full review here.

    Dynafit TLT X BootsGear of the YearDYNAFIT TLT X BOOTS
    Date: Dec 22nd 2022
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Dynafit

    Read the full review here.

    GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2021/2022

    Volkl Rise Beyond 96 Skis

    Gear of the YearVOLKL RISE BEYOND 96 SKIS
    Date: Dec 25th 2021
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Volkl

    Read the full review here.

    La Sportiva Vanguard BootsGear of the YearLA SPORTIVA VANGUARD ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
    Date: Dec 27th 2021
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: La Sportiva

    Read the full review here.

    Plum OAZO Binding Gear of the YearPLUM OAZO BINDINGS
    Date: Dec 18th 2021
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link:  Plum

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    DPS Pagoda Tour 112RP Skis

    Gear of the YearDPS PAGODA TOUR 112RP SKIS
    Date: April 12th 2021
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: DPS Skis

    Read the full review here.

    Dalbello Quantum Free 110 Boots

    Gear of the YearDALBELLO QUANTUM FREE 110 ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
    Date: Dec 9th 2021
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Dalbello

    Read the full review here.

    GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2020/2021

    Zag UBAC 102 Skis Gear of the YearZAG UBAC 102 SKIS
    Date: April 17th 2020
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: ZAG Skis

    Read the full review here.

    La Sportiva Vega BootsGear of the YearLA SPORTIVA VEGA ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
    Date: Dec 1st 2020
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: La Sportiva

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    G3 Poles Gear of the Year 2021G3 VIA CARBON, PIVOT & FIXIE POLES
    Date: Nov 15th 2020
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: G3

    Read the full review here.

    Black Diamond Helio 350 Bindings Gear of the Year 2021BLACK DIAMOND HELIO 350 BINDINGS
    Date: Dec 8th 2020
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link:  Black Diamond

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    Osprey Seolden Pro Avalanche Airbag PackGear of the Year 2021OSPREY SOELDEN PRO AVALANCHE AIRBAG PACK
    Date: Jan 2nd 2021
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Osprey

    Read the full review here.

    Scarpa F1 LT Alpine Touring BootsGear of the YearSCARPA F1 LT ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
    Date: Dec 29th 2020
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Scarpa

    Read the full review here.

    Elan Ripstick 106 Skis Gear of the YearELAN RIPSTICK 106 SKIS
    Date: Mar 24th 2020
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Elan Skis

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2020

    Jobe Neva Aero 12.6 Stand Up Paddle Board Gear of the Year AwardJOBE NEVA AERO 12.6 STAND UP PADDLE BOARD
    Date:     May 25th 2020
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Jobe

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    Suunto 9 Baro GPS WatchGear of the Year AwardSUUNTO 9 BARO GPS WATCH
    Date:     May 24th 2020
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Suunto

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    Arc'teryx Nuclei FL JacketGear of the Year AwardARC'TERYX NUCLEI FL JACKET
    Date: March 29th 2020
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Arc'teryx

    Read the full review here.

    Sierra Designs Meteor Lite 3 Tent Gear of the Year AwardSIERRA DESIGNS METEOR LITE 3 TENT
    Date: May 8th 2020
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review here.

    Peak Design Travel Tripod Gear of the Year AwardPEAK DESIGN TRAVEL TRIPOD
    Date: Mar 13th 2020
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Peak Design

    Read the full review here.

    Mountain Hardwear Phantom -9C Sleeping Bag Gear of the Year AwardMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR PHANTOM -9 SLEEPING BAG
    Date:     May 13th 2020
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.

    NRS Quiver 10.4 Stand Up Paddle Board Gear of the Year AwardNRS QUIVER 10.4 STAND UP PADDLE BOARD
    Date:     May 2nd 2020
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: NRS

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    The North Face Summit L5 LT Futurelight JacketGear of the Year AwardTHE NORTH FACE SUMMIT L5 LT FUTURELIGHT JACKET
    Date: May 13th 2020
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: The North Face

    Read the full review here.

    GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2019/2020

    Blizzard Zero G 105 Skis Gear of the Year AwardBLIZZARD ZERO G 105 SKIS
    Date: Mar 9th 2019
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Blizzard

    Read the full review here.

    Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12 Bindings Gear of the Year AwardMARKER KINGPIN M-WERKS 12 BINDINGS
    Date: Nov 27th 2019
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Marker

    Read the full review here.

    La Sportiva Skorpius CR BootsGear of the Year AwardLA SPORTIVA SKORPIUS CR BOOTS
    Date: Nov 27th 2019
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: La Sportiva

    Read the full review here.

    Arcteryx Proton LTGear of the Year AwardARCTERYX PROTON LT
    Date: Nov 7th 2019
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Arcteryx

    Read the full review here.

    Spot X 2-way Satellite Messenger Gear of the Year AwardSPOT X 2-WAY SATELLITE MESSENGER
    Date: Oct 7th 2019
    Reviewer: Sarah
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Globalstar

    Read the full review here.

    Outdoor Research Illuminate Down Hoody Gear of the Year AwardOUTDOOR RESEARCH ILLUMINATE HOODY
    Date: Nov 8th 2019
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Outdoor Research

    Read the full review here.

    G3 MINIMIST SkinsGear of the Year AwardG3 MINIMIST SKINS
    Date: Jan 6th 2020
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: G3 - Genuine Guide Gear

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    Elan Ripstick 102 W Skis Gear of the YearELAN RIPSTICK 102 W SKIS
    Date: Jan 6th 2020
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Elan Skis

    Read the full review here.

    OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2019

    Altra Kayenta Shoes Gear Of The Year AwardALTRA KAYENTA SHOES
    Date: May 1st 2019
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Altra

    Read the full review here.

    Sea To Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Mat Gear Of The Year AwardSEA TO SUMMIT SLEEP SYSTEM
    Date: April 23rd 2019
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Sea To Summit

    Read the full review here.

    Hydro Flask 24 L Soft Cooler ToteGear Of The Year AwardHYDRO FLASK 24 L SOFT COOLER TOTE
    Date: May 6th 2019
    Reviewer: Ken
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Hydro Flask

    Read the full review here.

    Mystery Ranch Sphinx 60 Women’s Backpack Gear Of The Year AwardMYSTERY RANCH SPHINX WOMEN'S PACK
    Date: April 22nd 2019
    Reviewer: Sarah
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mystery Ranch

    Read the full review here.

    Arc'teryx Aerios FL Mid GTX Shoes Gear Of The Year AwardARC'TERYX AERIOS FL MID GTX SHOES
    Date: May 7th, 2019
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Arc'teryx

    Read the full review here.

    Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent Gear Of The Year AwardBIG AGNES TIGER WALL 2 PLATINUM TENT
    Date: May 13th, 2019
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Big Agnes

    Read the full review here.

    GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2018/2019

    Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour BootsGear Of The YearDYNAFIT HOJI PRO TOUR TOURING BOOTS
    Date: Dec 6th 2018
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Dynafit

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    Mammut Barryvox S TransceiverGear Of The Year AwardMAMMUT BARRYVOX S TRANSCEIVER
    Date: Dec 12th 2018
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mammut

    Read the full review here.

    G3 Cabrio 30 AR PackGear Of The YearG3 CABRIO 30 AR PACK
    Date: Dec 26th 2018
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: G3

    Read the full review here.

    Jones Mind Expander SnowboardGear Of The Year AwardJONES MIND EXPANDER SNOWBOARD
    Date: Dec 31st 2018
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 10/10
    Product Link: Jones Snowboards

    Read the full review here.

    Therm-a-rest Oberon Sleeping BagGear Of The Year AwardTHERM-A-REST OBERON SLEEPING BAG
    Date: Nov 1st 2018
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Therm-A-Rest

    Read the full review here.

    Scarpa Gea RS BootsGear Of The YearSCARPA GEA RS ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
    Date: Jan 1st 2019
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Scarpa

    Read the full review here.

    OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2018

    Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Sleeping BagGear of the YearMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR GHOST WHISPERER SLEEPING BAG 
    Date: May 22nd 2018
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.

    Yeti Hopper Flip 18Gear of the YearYETI HOPPER FLIP 18 COOLER
    Date: May 18th 2018
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Yeti

    Read the full review here.

    Sea to Summit Duffel Bags Gear of the YearSEA TO SUMMIT DUFFLE BAGS
    Date: May 22nd 2018
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Sea To Summit

    Read the full review here.

    Sierra Designs Sweet Suite Tent Gear of the YearSIERRA DESIGNS SWEET SUITE 2 TENT
    Date: Mar 5th, 2018
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review here.

    AfterShokz Trekz AirAFTERSHOKZ Gear of the Year TRKEZ AIR 
    Date: April 18th 2018
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: AfterShokz

    Read the full review here.

    Danner Explorer 650Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2018DANNER EXPLORER 650
    Date: May 30th 2018
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Danner

    Read the full review here.

    GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2017/2018

    Pieps Micro TransceiverGear of the Year 2018PIEPS MICRO TRANSCEIVER
    Date: Dec 8th 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Pieps

    Read the full review here.

    Garmin Fenix 5XGear of the Year 2018GARMIN FENIX 5X GPS WATCH
    Date: Sept 27th 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Garmin

    Read the full review and view the video here.

    Arc'teryx Sphene JacketGear of the Year 2018ARC'TERYX SPHENE JACKET
    Date: Sept 12th 2016
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Arc'teryx

    Read the full review here.

    Salomon MTN Bindings Gear of the Year 2018SALOMON MTN BINDINGS
    Date: Oct 30th 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Salomon

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    MSR Remote 2 TentGear of the Year 2018MSR REMOTE 2 4 SEASON TENT
    Date: Oct 25th 2017
    Reviewer: Tom
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: MSR

    Read the full review here.

    Mystery Rach Patrol 35 PackGear of the Year 2017MYSTERY RANCH PATROL 35 PACK
    Date: Oct 16th 2017
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mystery Ranch

    Read the full review here.

    OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2017

    Giro Switchblade MIPS Helmet Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearGIRO SWITCHBLADE MIPS HELMET
    Date: June 1st, 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Giro

    Read the full review here.

    Scarpa Crux and Cosmo Shoe Review Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearSCARPA CRUX AND COSMO SHOES
    Date: May 9th, 2017
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Scarpa

    Read the full review here.

    Kuat NV 2.0 Bike RackBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearKUAT NV 2.0 BIKE RACK
    Date: June 2nd 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Kuat

    Read the full review here.

    Sierra Designs Flash 3FL Tent Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearSIERRA DESIGNS FLASH 3FL TENT
    Date: May 8th, 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review here.

    Kovea Hydra StoveBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearKOVEA HYDRA STOVE
    Date: May 15th 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Kovea

    Read the full review here.

    AKU SUPERALP GTX BootsBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearAKU SUPERALP GTX BOOTS
    Date: April 28th 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: AKU

    Read the full review here.

    GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2016/2017

    G3 FINDr 102 Skis

    Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearG3 FINDR 102 SKIS
    Date: Nov 21st 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 10/10
    Product Link: G3

    Read the full review here.

    Mountain Equipment Spectre Pants Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearMOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT SPECTRE PANTS
    Date: Jan 3rd 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Mountain Equipment

    Read the full review here.

    Revo Guide II Glasses Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearREVO GUIDE II SUNGLASSES
    Date: Dec 20th, 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Revo

    Read the full review here.

    Osprey Kamber 32 and Kresta 30 PacksBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearOSPREY KRESTA 30 & KAMBER 32 PACKS
    Date: Dec 26th 2016
    Reviewer: Aimie
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Osprey

    Read the full review here.

    Dynafit Chugach Windstopper JacketBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearDYNAFIT CHUGACH WINDSTOPPER JACKET
    Date: Oct 13th 2016
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Dynafit

    Read the full review here.

    La Sportiva Spectre 2.0 AT Boots Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearLA SPORTIVA SPECTRE 2.0 ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
    Date: Dec 16th 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 10/10
    Product Link: La Sportiva

    Read the full review here.

    OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2016

    Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum TentBig Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum TentBIG AGNES FLY CREEK PLATINUM TENT
    Date: May 2nd 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Big Agnes

    Read the full review here.

    Rab Infinity 300 Sleeping BagRab Infinity 300 Sleeping Bag RAB INFINITY 300 SLEEPING BAG
    Date: May 2nd 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review here.

    Sweet Protection Bushwhacker Carbon MIPS HelmetSweet Protection Bushwhacker Carbon MIPS HelmetSWEET PROTECTION BUSHWHACKER CARBON MIPS HELMET
    Date: May 3rd 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Sweet Protection

    Read the full review here.

    Sea To Summit UltraLight MatSea To Summit Ultralight MatSEA TO SUMMIT ULTRALIGHT MAT
    Date: April 29th 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Sea To Summit

    Read the full review here.

    Boardworks Shubu Raven Inflatable Stand-up PaddleboardBoardworks Shubu Raven Inflatable Stand-up PaddleboardBOARDWORKS SHUBU RAVEN INFLATABLE STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD
    Date: May 18th 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating9/10
    Product Link: Boardworks

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    Thule T2 Pro Bike RackThule T2 Pro Bike Rack THULE T2 PRO BIKE RACK
    Date: May 16th 2016
    Reviewer: Aimie
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Thule

    Read the full review here.

    GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2015/2016

    Volkl V-werk BMT 109 Skis

    Backcountry Skiing Gear of the year

    VOLKL V-WERKS BMT 109 SKIS
    Date: Dec 22nd 2015
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Volkl

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    G3 Ion 12 BindingBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearG3 ION 12 ALPINE TOURING BINDINGS
    Date: Dec 15th 2015
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: G3

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    Salomon Mountain LAB HelmetSalomon Mountain LAB HelmetSALOMON MOUNTAIN LAB HELMET
    Date: Dec 15th 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Salomon

    Read the full review here.

    Black Diamond Recon Jacket & PantsBlack Diamond Recon Jacket & PantsBLACK DIAMOND RECON JACKET & PANTS
    Date: Dec 28th 2015
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Black Diamond

    Read the full review here.

    Sea To Summit UltraLight MatIcebreaker Zone One Sheep SuitICEBREAKER ZONE ONE SHEEP SUIT
    Date: Jan 2nd 2016
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Icebreaker

    Read the full review here.

    Montbell Mirage ParkaMontbell Mirage Parka​MONTBELL MIRAGE PARKA
    Date: Dec 15th 2015
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Montbell

    Read the full review here.

    OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2015

    Garmin Fenix 3 GPS WatchBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearGARMIN FENIX 3 GPS WATCH
    Date: June 16th 2015
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Garmin

    Read the full review and view the video here.

    Mountain Hardwear Hyperlamina Spark sleeping Bag Review Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearMOUNTAIN HARWEAR HYPERLAMINA SPARK SLEEPING BAG
    Date: May 20th 2015
    Reviewer: Bruce
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.

    Osprey Aura AG Backpack ReviewBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearOSPREY AURA & ATMOS AG PACKS
    Date: June 15th 2015
    Reviewer: Jenny
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Osprey

    Read the full review here.

    Helinox Chair OneBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearHELINOX CHAIR ONE
    Date: May 25th, 2015
    Reviewer: Ryan
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Helinox

    Read the full review here.

    Mountain Hardwear Optic 2.5 TentBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR OPTIC 2.5 TENT
    Date: June 9th 2015
    Reviewer: Emily
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.

    GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2014/2015

    Rab Neo Guide Jacket and PantsBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearRAB NEO GUIDE JACKET AND PANTS
    Date: Jan 1st 2015
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review here.

    Thule Patagonia Black Hole Snow RollerBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearPATAGONIA BLACK HOLE SNOW ROLLER
    Date:     Dec 5th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Patagonia

    Read the full review here.

    Osprey Kode 42L ABS Compatible PackBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearOSPREY KODE 42L ABS COMPATIBLE PACK
    Date: April 15th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Osprey

    Read the full review and see the video here.

    Voile V6 SkisBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearVOILE V6 SKIS
    Date: Jan 7th 2015
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Voile

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    Pieps DSP Pro Transceiver ReviewBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearPIEPS DSP PRO TRANSCEIVER
    Date: April 11th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Peips

    Read the full review and watch the video here.

    Scarpa Evo F1Scarpa Evo F1SCARPA EVO F1 ALPINE TOURING BOOTS 
    Date: Jan 7th 2015
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Scarpa

    Read the full review here.

    OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2014

    Mont Bell Down Hugger 900 Sleeping BagMONT BELL DOWN HUGGER 900 SLEEPING BAG
    Date: May 5th, 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mont Bell

    Read the full review here.

    Sierra Designs Lightning 2 UL TentGear of the YearSIERRA DESIGNS LIGHTNING 2UL TENT
    Date: May 24th, 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review here.

    Platypus GravityWorks 4L Water FilterPlatypus GravityWorks 4L Water FilterPLATYPUS GRAVITYWORKS 4L WATER FILTER
    Date: Aug 15th 2014
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Platypus

    Read the full review here.

    Marmot Artemis Jacket ReviewGear of the YearMARMOT ARTEMIS JACKET
    Date: May 19th, 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Marmot

    Read the full review here.

    Sea To Summit Spark SP III Sleeping BagSea To Summit SparkSP III Sleeping BagSEA TO SUMMIT SPARK SP III DOWN SLEEPING BAG
    Date: May 16th, 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Sea To Summit

    Read the full review here.

    Scarpa Kinesis Pro GTX BootsScarpa Kinesis Pro GTX BootsSCARPA KINESIS PRO GTX BOOTS
    Date: Aug 13th, 2014
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Scarpa

    Read the full review here.

    GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2013 / 2014

    Mountain Equipment Bastion Jacket ReviewBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2014MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT BASTION JACKET
    Date: Mar 3rd 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mountain Equipment

    Read the full review here.

    La Sportiva Spectre AT Boot Review LA SPORTIVA SPECTREBackcountry_Skiing_Canada_Gear_Year_2014
    Date: Jan 20th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: La Sportiva

    Read the full review and view the video here.

    Outdoor Research Floodlight Jacket ReviewBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2014OUTDOOR RESEARCH FLOODLIGHT JACKET
    Date: Dec 13th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Outdoor Research

    Read the full review and view the video here.

    Scott LCG Goggle ReviewBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2014SCOTT LCG GOGGLES
    Date: Feb 4th, 2014
    Reviewer: Ryan
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Scott

    Read the full review here.

    DPS Wailer 112RP SkisDPS WAILER 112RP SKISBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2014
    Date: Mar 6th 2014
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: DPS

    Read the full review here.

    Mammut Element Barryvox Avalanche Transceiver Review Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2014MAMMUT ELEMENT BARRYVOX TRANSCEIVER
    Date: Nov 16th 2013
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mammut

    Read the full review here.

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    Sea To Summit Xt 2 Traverse 3D Down Sleeping Bag Review Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013SEA TO SUMMIT XT 2 TRAVERSE 3D SLEEPING BAG
    Date: July 3rd 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Sea To Summit

    Read the full review here.

    Switch Vision Sunglasses Review Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013SWITCH VISION AXO, LYNX AND B7 SUNGLASSES
    Date: Aug 8th, 2013
    Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Switch Vision

    Read the full review here.

    Mountain Hardwear Skyledge 3 DP Tent Review Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR SKYLEDGE 3 DP TENT
    Date: July 12th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.

    Chrome Industries Soyuz Laptop Bag ReviewBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013CHROME SOYUZ LAPTOP BAG
    Date: Aug 29th, 2013
    Reviewer: Henry
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Chrome

    Read the full review here.

    GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2012 / 2013

    Skilogik Yeti SkisBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013 SKILOGIK YETI SKIS
    Date: Mar 26th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: SkiLogik

    Read the full review here.

    Mile High Mountaineering PowderKeg 32 packBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013MILE HIGH MOUNTAINEERING POWDERKEG 32 PACK
    Date: Jan 9th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mile High Mountaineering

    Read the full review and see the video here.

    Suunto Ambit GPS Watch Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013SUUNTO AMBIT GPS WATCH
    Date: Dec 15th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Suunto

    Read the full review here.

    Dynafit One PX Alpine Touring boots Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013DYNAFIT ONE PX ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
    Date: Feb 19th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Dynafit

    Read the full review and see the video here.

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    oboze beartooth boot firebrand shoeBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012OBOZ BEARTOOTH BOOT AND FIREBRAND II SHOE
    Date: April 26th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 10/10
    Product Link: Oboz

    Read the full review here.

    Rab Kinetic Jacket and Rab Kinetic pantsBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012RAB KINETIC JACKET AND PANTS
    Date: June 16th 2012
    Reviewer: Curtis
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review here.

    Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 Down Sleeping BagBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012MOUNTAIN HARWEAR PHANTOM 32 DOWN SLEEPING BAG 
    Date: June 12th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.

    Salewa MS Firetail Approach Shoe and Salewa MS Rapace GTX Light Mountaineering Boot Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012SALEWA MS FIRETAIL AND RAPACE GTX
    Date: Aug 30th, 2012
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Salewa

    Read the full review here.

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    GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2011 / 2012

    Volkl Nunataq SkisBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012VOLKL NUNATAQ SKIS
    Date: Feb 23rd 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Volkl

    Read the full review here.

    The North Face Patrol 34 PackBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012THE NORTH FACE PATROL 34 PACK
    Date: March 23th 2012
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: The North Face

    Read the full review here.

    Pieps DSP transceiverBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012PIEPS DSP AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER
    Date: Oct 10th 2011
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 10/10
    Product Link: Peips

    Read the full review here.

    Dynafit Eruption Down JacketBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012DYNAFIT ERUPTION DOWN JACKET
    Date:     April 20th 2012
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Dynafit

    Read the full review here.

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    GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2010 / 2011

    Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012OUTDOOR RESEARCH NORTHBACK GLOVES
    Date: Dec 27th 2010
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Outdoor Research

    Read the full review here.

    Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012WESTCOMB APOC JACKET
    Date: Feb 15th 2010
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Westcomb

    Read the full review here.

    Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012FIRST ASCENT FRONT POINT JACKET
    Date: April 23rd 2011
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: First Ascent

    Read the full review here.

    Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012SCARPA MAESTRALE ALPINE TOURING SKI BOOTS
    Date: April 23rd 2011
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Scarpa

    Read the full review and see the video here.

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