BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2016-12-03So the time has come to replace your sleeping bag, mid layer or maybe some insulated shorts because those are actually a real thing. There a...replies0views2514
2016-12-03
2016-11-28G3 is a great Canadian ski company that’s enjoyed many recent successes. The most notable amongst them being the Ion 12’s. We...replies0views13366
2016-11-28
2016-11-25Join Backcountry Skiing Canada at Mountain Equipment Co-op’s Snowfest in Kelowna this Saturday November 26th from 11:00am to 4:00pm....replies0views2763
2016-11-252016-11-22Hey! I'm new to the touring scene but super excited for this season. I am wondering about sleeping bags for hut trips though, I may be...replies2views3808
2016-11-23
2016-11-21Jottnar was founded in 2013 by two former Royal Marine commandos and experienced mountaineers. They were inspired by their time in...replies0views2691
2016-11-21
2016-11-19“The Yotei Jacket was designed and developed by and for those who push the boundaries of free ride back country skiing in big mountain...replies0views3955
2016-11-19
2016-11-14Outdoor Research’s Super Layer goes Uber! Two years ago we reviewed the Outdoor Research Super Layer Jacket, to moderate fanfare. This...replies0views3270
2016-11-142016-11-14Do you know what skins fit well on the DPS Wailler 112?replies1views2866
2016-11-18
2016-11-12When Giro asked me to prepare a review of their new gear, my first thought was “what could possibly be new in the world of helmets and...replies0views4132
2016-11-12
2016-11-01The Jottnar Vanir Lt is a lightweight mountaineering and climbing pant constructed from a polartec neoshell with the modern day adventurer in...replies0views2881
2016-11-01
2016-10-29Avalanche transceivers can be confusing pieces of gear to master, but they don't have to be. Take a few minutes and watch this video overview...replies1views3286
2016-11-07
2016-10-27Snow lines are creeping down and snow packs are creeping up. Must mean it's time to embrace our collective gear obsession and consider a...replies0views3126
2016-10-272016-10-24Any thoughts on the DPS wailer tour 1 99 vs the voiler v6. I see the dps is only a little more then the v6 at mec right now. Does the v6 ski...replies1views3924
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2016-10-20Dynafit has been a powerhouse in providing lightweight, ski-touring focused apparel and gear for more than three decades. The Dynafit Chugach...replies0views5883
2016-10-20
2016-10-16The new Suunto Spartan Ultra All Black Titanium version just landed on the Backcountry Skiing Canada door step and not a minute too soon. Part of...replies0views3376
2016-10-16
2016-10-16Ternua in Basque means Newfoundland. Basque sailors left the shores of Cantabria, Spain and sailed far into the waters of Newfoundland, Canada...replies0views2517
2016-10-16
2016-10-14Having already experienced many backcountry lodges in the BC Interior, the Backcountry Skiing Canada duo thought a trip to the coast might be...replies0views1474
2016-10-14
2016-10-14The North Face Thermoball Hoodie is a synthetic down jacket from The North Face. We’ve previously reviewed the men’s version of the...replies0views2553
2016-10-14
2016-10-14The Boulder Hut, built in 1984, is one of the oldest operating huts in BC. Ptarmigan Lodge, also on Boulder Hut Adventure’s tenure, was...replies0views3399
2016-10-14
2016-10-14I’ve been using the Voormi High-E Hoodie for the past few months and not only does it keep me warm but it also look stylish. Colorado-based...replies0views2801
2016-10-14
2016-10-09The wind resistant Deviator is made using a Hybrid Mapped Construction, meaning it’s a combo of two fabric technologies which are...replies0views4005
2016-10-09
2016-10-08Exped’s Hyperlight camping mats are supportive, comfortable, and amazingly light and compact. Both mats have shaved about ¾ of a...replies0views3368
2016-10-08
2016-10-06The MSR Mutha Hubba NX is very comfortable for two people and will accommodate three in a pinch. Though it may not fit into the...replies0views2837
2016-10-06
2016-10-04Black Diamond has been making rock climbing equipment since the 1950s when legend Yvon Chouinard began hand-forging pitons and selling them from...replies0views3843
2016-10-04
2016-10-01The Zeta LT features the signature Arc’teryx less-is-more design philosophy and, because we’ve looked at mostly ski touring specific...replies0views4046
2016-10-01
