BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2019-01-04K2’s new Talkback Skis are the women’s equivalent to the men’s Wayback skis which we recently reviewed. While the...replies0views2331
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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,...replies0views7010
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...replies0views1851
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...replies0views1965
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...replies0views1918
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...replies0views1939
2018-12-15
2018-12-06Top Gifts over $200 The sky is the limit in this category. We͛’ve got electronics, ski boots, skis and more for you to look at. If you are...replies0views3595
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...replies0views2343
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...replies0views2446
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...replies0views2738
2018-12-03
2018-11-29Top Gifts over $200 KABOOM! This is the big one. Our final $200+ category for all those things that cost... well… more than 200$. The...replies0views2651
2018-11-29
2018-11-28Top Gifts $100-$200 Here we go. This is our second spendiest selection. Either you are very generous, or wealthy, or really want to impress...replies0views2402
2018-11-28
2018-11-27Top Gifts $50-$100 Picking up a little steam here with the next, slightly less frugal category. At this price range, the value changes. Put it...replies0views4543
2018-11-27
2018-11-26We’re celebrating the third anniversary of our Holiday Gift Guide and you should be too. As always, it’ll include a wide range of...replies0views2711
2018-11-26
2018-11-23The Black Diamond Helio collection consists of skis, gloves and poles which all work together to enable you to go...replies0views2225
2018-11-23
2018-11-09We have a timely review for you. If you are consider a new 4-season sleeping bag to accompany you on your ski=touring adventures this winter,...replies0views2343
2018-11-09
2018-11-08The new Rab Zero G Jacket is a lightweight minimalist down jacket that weighs little more than 300 grams and packs down slightly larger than that...replies0views3271
2018-11-08
2018-11-05Ski season has already begun in parts of North America so perhaps it's time to start thinking about booking a hut-to-hut ski traverse? Most of...replies0views3151
2018-11-05
2018-11-02This is a question many Avalanche Airbag owners have and it’s a good one. Since most Avalanche Airbag’s use a canister of compressed...replies0views2156
2018-11-02
2018-10-24It's about time that we start to see some real innovation in the apparel and gear industry toward more sustainable products....replies0views1423
2018-10-24
2018-10-22G3's Director of Product Cam Shute shows off his latest creation—the Zed Binding in this short video called "The...replies0views2039
2018-10-22
2018-10-20The Orb Clarity goggle combines the Orb frame which is made from a dual compound of Grilamid and TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane). This is...replies0views4125
2018-10-20
2018-10-19Both the Women’s Teton Ski Pant and Jacket have been designed with a relaxed fit to be worn with multiple layers so you can adjust your...replies0views4374
2018-10-192018-10-14Hey hey, I would like to buy a binding for my boyfriend as a birthday gift. He is pretty good in skiing and has a Salomon QST 106 for the...replies2views1347
2018-10-15
2018-10-11We are coming into our second season with the Barryvox S tranceiver. It may be your best option if you are looking for something with a full...replies0views1726
2018-10-11
