BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2015-10-25G3 just announced a voluntary recall of their Carbon Speed Tech Avalanche Probe: Symptom: In rare instances, G3 has seen failures in G3 Carbon...replies0views1862
2015-10-25
2015-10-20DOWNTEK Stormdown - a specially coated down that repels water and allows it to maintain its loft – it’s appearing in many high-end...replies0views2177
2015-10-202015-10-16Hi guys im new to the forum and have a question about a local shop that can press out a spot on my new Full Tilt boots...Im in the Toronto area...replies4views1663
2015-10-18
2015-10-102 antenna, 3 antenna, analogue, digital, marking, masking, transmit, receive, signal search, course search, fine search, flux lines.... It's...replies0views1885
2015-10-10
2015-10-07Too lazy to wax? No problem. A new ski company breaking into the market this year is Melt skis. A company that claims your Melt skis...replies0views3334
2015-10-07
2015-10-05Whether in the city or the backcountry, an active lifestyle may require energy boosting snacks. Regardless of where you live and what you are...replies0views1922
2015-10-05
2015-10-03Lets face it, ski gear has a figurative 'shelf life', due in part to new technology coming to market, things breaking or simply going...replies0views3373
2015-10-03
2015-10-02When I was asked to review the Sea to Summit Talus TS3 sleeping bag, I jumped at the chance to check out something made by a company I respect so...replies0views2604
2015-10-02
2015-09-29It's that time of the year when you should be pulling your ski touring gear out of your gear closet and having a good look at the condition of...replies0views2121
2015-09-29
2015-09-28Mountain Hardwear’s Stretch Ozonic jacket is a waterproof, breathable 2.5 layer shell with all-over, four-way stretch. At just 8.4oz (9.7oz...replies0views3340
2015-09-28
2015-09-21We’ve reviewed a smattering of Kuhl products here at Backcountry Skiing Canada each year for the past three years starting in 2012 and also...replies0views3047
2015-09-21
2015-09-19The Slater UL2+ is named after Slater Creek where a number of kayakers made the first descent on the falls in 2007. The tent is an evolved version...replies0views2901
2015-09-19
2015-09-14There are plenty of waterproof/breathable shells on the market these days but if they use a fabric such as Gore-Tex, eVent or Neoshell then expect...replies0views2385
2015-09-14
2015-09-10Most of our reviews on the site feature new products. Sure we've had a chance to test them out and share our impressions, but it's not...replies0views2252
2015-09-10
2015-09-07Giro has always been a ‘design’ brand with their product aesthetics being at the forefront of the market. The new Giro Aspect Helmet...replies0views3283
2015-09-072015-09-04Here's the first in what looks like a series from the G3 crew. I think that, as a skier, if I was always chasing the dragon, I...replies0views1740
2015-09-04
2015-08-26Fabric composition and weight both have a lot to do with staying cool on a hot day or staying dry on a wet day. We’ve been told (repeatedly)...replies0views3182
2015-08-26
2015-08-21Utah-based Black Diamond has no shortage of backpack offerings. In fact, the company makes about 70 different kinds of packs and that...replies0views5394
2015-08-21
2015-08-18Our last review of Teva Sandals was three years ago and since that time some styles have come and gone and new ones have arrived. The Teva Zilch...replies0views3012
2015-08-18
2015-08-14The Sundog Shoes by Oboz are a lightweight trail runner for low altitude, under the canopy exercise and for the ladies out their the...replies2views3495
2015-08-17
2015-08-11Jason Levinthal was the founder of LINE Skis and after implementing so much innovation in the ski world with LINE Skis he's at it again. Jason...replies0views2154
2015-08-11
2015-08-10Imagine a full 48” (122cm) of head room, two huge panels that zip away to give you unobstructed 180 degree views, and 37 square feet (3.4m2)...replies1views4238
2019-06-21
2015-08-05The first thing you notice when you unpack the Big Agnes Lost Ranger sleeping bag is the cool colour scheme: the striped pattern of varying shades...replies0views3631
2015-08-052015-08-03Hi all,We are a startup currently working on a heated ski poles concept. We are inviting skiers all over the world to collaborate in defining and...replies0views5120
2015-08-03
2015-07-31If you've ever wanted a pair of DPS boards, now may be the time. DPS runs a SALE every summer that, this year, ends Aug. 1. So that's two...replies0views1938
2015-07-31
