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Gear Talk
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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...replies0views6342
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...replies0views5390
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...replies0views7075
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...replies0views2554
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...replies0views1496
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...replies1views1419
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...replies0views1460
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...replies0views2281
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...replies1views7875
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...replies0views1266
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...replies0views2290
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...replies0views3380
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...replies1views2445
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...replies0views2168
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....replies0views6429
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...replies0views1983
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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,...replies0views6462
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...replies0views1589
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...replies0views1730
2018-12-27
2018-12-22The Thorsen Down Jacket uses 850 Fill Power goose down in a 93/7 down/feather mix. This provides an excellent warmth to weight ratio and...replies0views1648
2018-12-22
2018-12-15Rab has been a stable of our apparel reviews over the past ten years and there’s a good reason for this, Rab makes some of the best outdoor...replies0views1567
2018-12-15
2018-12-06Top Gifts over $200 The sky is the limit in this category. WeÍ›’ve got electronics, ski boots, skis and more for you to look at. If you are...replies0views3259
2018-12-06
2018-12-05Top Gifts $100-$200 It’s unlikely you’ll buy more than one or two presents at this range so shop wisely. This is our biggest category...replies0views1998
2018-12-05
2018-12-04Top Gifts $50-$100 As we climb a little higher in price, the items get a more robust present-wise. Take a look around our collection and consider...replies0views2135
2018-12-04
2018-12-03Welcome to week two of the world-famous Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide (HGG). If you are still mulling over what to get that special...replies0views2395
2018-12-03