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Real-time avalanche danger ratings updated daily by Avalanche Canada. Always check before heading out.
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240+ videos — gear reviews, conditions reports & backcountry edits
SOCKS
Warm, happy feet make for an enjoyable ski tour so it pays to do some research on which backcountry ski sock is best for you. We have reviewed a few brands below such as Lorpen, Smartwool, Point6, Fox River and Darn Tough. There's more to socks than just a tube of Merino Wool or Poly Pro so give the following reviews a read and tell us your thoughts in the Forums.
FOX RIVER WOMEN'S SOCKS
Date: May 25th 2017
Reviewer: Marian
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Fox River
Read the full review here.
FOX RIVER SOCKS
Date: Sept 7th 2013
Reviewer: Robin
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Fox River
Read the full review here.
POINT6 SOCKS
Date: July 31st 2013
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Product Link: Point6
Read the full review here.
SMARTWOOL INTIMATES
Date: July 19th 2013
Reviewer: Marian
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Smartwool
Read the full review here.
DARN TOUGH SOCKS
Date: Sept 3rd 2012
Reviewer: Marian
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Darn Tough
Read the full review here.
LORPEN SOCKS
Date: July 29th 2012
Reviewer: Marian
Overall Rating: 7/10
Product Link: Lorpen
Read the full review here.
SMARTWOOL
Date: Oct 5th 2011
Reviewer: Marian
Overall Rating: 9/10
Product Link: Smartwool
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