BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2016-02-13Many ski manufacturers are going über light these days due to the growing popularity of backcountry skiing. The trick, however, is to...replies1views3886
2016-02-22
2016-02-07Voilé will be releasing a new ski for the 2016/17 ski season—the Supercharger! This isn’t just a stiffer more aggressive...replies0views4002
2016-02-07
2016-02-06La Sportiva has always been known as a major player in the light weight ski touring market, just look at their crazy-light Euro randonee boots and...replies0views2736
2016-02-06
2016-02-04'looks like Dynafit may have done it again. Features like the master inserts for easy toe engaging, two buckle program, and asymmetrical speed...replies0views2715
2016-02-04
2016-02-02Black Diamond has a new line of skis for the 2016/17 season called “Helio”. These are touring focussed skis which are light weight yet...replies0views3211
2016-02-02
2016-01-31At this years Winter Outdoor Retailer Show I got a first hand look (and on hill testing) of the new G3 FINDr Skis. The FINDr's secret sauce is...replies2views5409
2016-01-31
2016-01-29Has anyone ever had this happen to a boot? Thats right ' boot' failure. These once high end Solomon boots have only...replies8views2249
2016-02-22
2016-01-29Finally a true backcountry skiing helmet thats light and compact enough to pack on any ski tour. It’s so breathable that you won’t...replies0views2722
2016-01-29
2016-01-23This is the most comfortable I have worn. It is warm and has vents available for shedding heat during fast paced activity in cold temperatures....replies0views2592
2016-01-23
2016-01-21Kim Miller, Scarpa NA boss, walks us through the beauty that is the F1 AT boot. We got our mitts on a pair of these and are hungry to get 'em...replies0views2219
2016-01-21
2016-01-19There’s no arguing that down keeps you warm and now that every brand has their own waterproof down solution, what’s next? How about...replies0views4812
2016-01-19
2016-01-18One of the big highlights (and surprises) at this winters Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City was the Fischer Travers Carbon AT Boots....replies1views5772
2017-01-31
2016-01-17The Black Diamond JetForce Airbag is now in year two but incase you missed the news, check out this video overview from the Winter Outdoor...replies0views2639
2016-01-17
2016-01-12G3 and Scarpa teamed up to get a few media folks onto next years skis and boots and they chose Park City Powder Cats as the testing grounds....replies0views6083
2016-01-12
2016-01-11Every now and then a piece of apparel appears and we wonder what we ever did without it. The Icebreaker Zone One Sheep Suit is what we are talknig...replies0views2270
2016-01-11
2016-01-09Montbell takes home the prestigious Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year Award for their innovative Mirage Parka. It's the ultimate...replies0views3506
2016-01-09
2016-01-04G3 hits a home run with the new Ion 12 Tech bindings. They’re the ideal combination of light weight and functional design with a good mix of...replies0views2474
2016-01-04
2016-01-03The 2015/16 Gear of the Year Awards have been bestowed upon the best product we've reviewed this season. Gear that we think deserves...replies0views5554
2016-01-03
2015-12-31Designed for alpine winter conditions and lightweight mountaineering, the Infinity Endurance down jacket by Rab is one of the warmest I have ever...replies0views4945
2015-12-31
2015-12-27We reviewed the High Trail Evotec 'glueless' climbing skins about a year ago now and have been using them on every ski tour since. They...replies0views2178
2015-12-272015-12-27I am whittling my list of potential AT skis for my quiver of one for the Cascades backcountry (heavy, manky, chunkey). I am trying to keep thinks...replies2views2467
2016-01-162015-12-25Hello, I'm looking for recommendations for a pack similar to the Patrol, since TNF doesn't have any stock this season. These are...replies1views1773
2015-12-25
2015-12-20Lightweight, rigid and low profile; Voile’s Light Rail Splitboard bindings are nearly the lightest on the market and more than half of the...replies0views2251
2015-12-20
2015-12-17For the 2015/16 ski season Black Diamond has given their ski line up an overhaul and positioned all their skis into three categories, Carbon, Link...replies0views6805
2015-12-17
2015-12-15The Arc'teryx Voltair avalanche airbag will be available for fall 2016. Its inflation comes from a heavy-duty 22.2V LithiumIon Polymer...replies0views2800
2015-12-15
