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Gear Talk
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2019-02-17Black Diamond’s JetForce line of fan based avalanche airbag pack gets a major overhaul for the 2019/20 ski season. The airbag system...replies0views5025
2019-02-17
2019-02-15In the 1970’s Helly Hansen introduced the worlds first technical base layer using what they called LIFA fibres which went on to be an...replies0views1796
2019-02-15
2019-02-14Diamir Fritschi will be launching a new tech binding in the fall of 2019 so move on over Vipec and Tecton, the Fritschi Xenic 10 Binding will soon...replies0views5697
2019-02-14
2019-02-13Our wrap up of the 2019 Outdoor Retailer show continues with what the most innovative and ‘must have’ gear will be for the...replies0views2671
2019-02-13
2019-02-12Helly Hansen, the Norwegian company started way back in 1877 by an entrepreneurial sea captain has many innovative firsts to their credit...replies0views2443
2019-02-12
2019-02-11The latest iteration of Dynafit’s highly acclaimed TLT boot is going to be available in the fall of 2019 and it’ll be called the...replies1views8475
2019-03-07
2019-02-10Sweet Protection has a full line up of helmets for Race, Freeride and All Mountain skiers. For fall 2019 they're releasing their new Ascender...replies0views6383
2019-02-10
2019-02-09Following in the footsteps of the award-winning Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour Boots, the Dynafit Hoji Free Boots will be stiffer and with a tighter fit...replies0views5409
2019-02-09
2019-02-07With the 2019 Outdoor Retailer show (OR) in Denver Colorado now wrapped up, it's time to inform you about the show highlights and what new...replies0views7105
2019-02-07
2019-02-03The Raven skis use a unique reverse camber design which enables the ski to get most of its bite from pressuring hard underfoot and taking...replies0views2599
2019-02-03
2019-02-01Just over four years ago we reviewed the woman’s Fjorm Down Jacket to high praise and this time around we’ll look at the...replies0views1529
2019-02-012019-01-31Hello everyone! I'm searching for a quality ski boot dryer, but it must be portable. Any suggestion? This site recommends Peet ski boot...replies1views1435
2019-02-01
2019-01-25Backcountry Access's new Float 27 speed pack version 2.0 is now available and it’s 30 percent smaller and 15 percent lighter than the...replies0views1482
2019-01-25
2019-01-24We're happy that Arc'teryx is fine-tuning their ski touring kit. The Rush LT jacket and pant is a perfect example of this--light and...replies0views2341
2019-01-24
2019-01-23Black Diamond’s original Recon Jacket & Pants from about three years ago were a favourite ski kit of mine, they also won...replies1views7907
2019-01-30
2019-01-20Over a year ago now Scarpa released a substantial update to all AT boots in their line up, which includes the Gea RS ski boot for women. By...replies0views1290
2019-01-20
2019-01-19The Jones Mind Expander is an alternative all-mountain shredder designed for surfy, freestyle flow and creative free riding,... and did we mention...replies0views2315
2019-01-19
2019-01-11G3’s entry into the avalanche airbag market with their new Cabrio 30 AR Backpack is a welcome one. The ‘AR’ stands for Alpride...replies0views3413
2019-01-11
2019-01-09There’s been a lot of hype about Dynafit’s new Hoji Pro Tour Boots, and for good reason. The genesis of this radical boot design began...replies1views2490
2020-02-13
2019-01-08Hey Everyone, Just want to share an exciting Kickstarter project we've created here in Revelstoke called The Pulse ProFlex . It is...replies0views2190
2019-01-08
2019-01-07If you are looking to find the best ski touring gear out there, look no further than our Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year Awards....replies0views6460
2019-01-07
2019-01-04K2’s new Talkback Skis are the women’s equivalent to the men’s Wayback skis which we recently reviewed. While the...replies0views2015
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2019-01-03Apparently, there is a little confusion over whether the new Shift tech bindings are compatible with Scarpa boots. More specifically,...replies0views6496
2019-01-03
2018-12-31The G3 Alpinist Plus Glide and Alpinist Plus Pow Skins both have a Poly Urethane tip to help reduce the migration of snow between the skin and ski...replies0views1615
2018-12-31
2018-12-27The Wayback Skis have been in the K2 line up for the better part of a decade and for the 2018/19 ski season they’ve been completely...replies0views1767
2018-12-27