BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2022-03-01Elan’s Ripstick Skis have been amongst our favourites here at Backcountry Skiing Canada since reviewing the original Ripstick...replies0views1611
2022-03-01
2022-02-21Since their inception in 2012 Weston has been best known for their bomber splitboards and snowboards, and now they have two skis in their...replies0views2268
2022-02-21
2022-02-11Dalbello has announced Project Reboot, a new ski boot series made of recycled materials. The Green Menace and Green Gaia include 4 models and are...replies1views1180
2022-07-24
2022-02-09Marker’s answer to those who crave a fully certified resort-touring binding with a wide range of boot compatibility and release value...replies0views1535
2022-02-09
2022-02-08Based on Lange’s XT3 130 Boots (which weigh in at 3580g / 7.9lbs for the size 26.5) the new XT3 Tour Pro’s...replies0views1727
2022-02-08
2022-02-05The secret sauce in Dynastars M-Free 108 Skis is their Hybrid Core which blends poplar wood with polyurethane (PU). While a Poplar wood...replies0views1796
2022-02-05
2022-02-01Tecnica has had the Cochise boots in their lineup for about a decade now and for the 2021/22 season, they’ve given them a well-deserved...replies0views1556
2022-02-01
2022-01-25In a recent announcement, Tecnica has unveiled the Zero G Peak — a new, ultralight touring boot line that doesn’t sacrifice downhill...replies0views2851
2022-01-25
2022-01-25The Summit FUTURELIGHT Jacket is The North Face's most breathable, waterproof and windproof jacket. It's light, soft and yet durable...replies0views1343
2022-01-25
2022-01-23Want to know the basics of How To Buy Touring Skis? Rob from ROAM Shop here in Nelson offers up some advice to help you narrow down the...replies0views1210
2022-01-23
2022-01-22The Stoko K1 Knee Brace is an innovative brace for those active individuals who need support and would typically use a traditional knee brace....replies0views4109
2022-01-22
2022-01-21Chris Bentchentler needs no introduction. He has been with Atomic since 2007, and he launched his first pro model ski in 2008: the flagship...replies0views1428
2022-01-21
2022-01-20The Scott Cosmos Tour Boots are an upgrade for the 2021 season from the Cosmos III Boots which were released back in 2019 as a...replies0views3145
2025-12-17
2022-01-18The Rise Beyond 96 Skis have a traditional touring profile with a combination of early rise tip rocker and camber underfoot. This allows it to...replies0views1616
2022-01-18
2022-01-11We’ve reviewed five pairs of La Sportiva AT boots over the last eight years and of those we’ve rewarded four of them with our...replies0views2024
2022-01-11
2022-01-10The new PLUM Oazo 8 is a hybrid between the R170 and WEPA bindings so it is neither a true competition nor a free-randonneur binding but a...replies0views1618
2022-01-10
2021-12-29Innovation never stops and that means the quality of backcountry skiing gear continues to progress by getting lighter, stronger and better...replies0views4399
2021-12-29
2021-12-18Last season we reviewed Rossignol’s Blackops Sender Skis and were thoroughly impressed with how they performed not only in the...replies0views4507
2021-12-18
2021-12-16Dalbello’s new Quantum line of boots has spawned out of their previously released Quantum Asolo Boots which we reviewed last season....replies0views2029
2021-12-16
2021-12-11The New La Machine Skis are part of what Faction calls their 'Outcast Collection' along with two other skis called the Le Mono,...replies0views1447
2021-12-11
2021-12-07Welcome to our 6th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50...replies0views2819
2021-12-07
2021-12-06Welcome to our 6th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50...replies0views2640
2021-12-06
2021-12-02The latest iteration in a long line of super fun, ultralight, big-day powder skis from DPS, the Pagoda Tour 112RP is a blast to ski. Less...replies0views1503
2021-12-02
2021-11-30The Zoleo entered the category of two-way Satellite Communicators in 2020, competing with the likes of Garmin and Spot -...replies0views1517
2021-11-30
2021-11-29Welcome to our 6th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50...replies1views2718
2022-08-10
