BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2015-01-15These babies made it into our Gear of the Year category-- and for good reason. They hit the stiff-yet-light sweet spot and, once you get them on,...replies0views2040
2015-01-152015-01-15hello if you like you can visit the web site http://www.oomaxster.com where you found mine ski .and if you climb ,there is a new free book of the...replies1views1841
2015-01-15
2015-01-11We've been Ibex disciples for a while so it's nice to see they've come out with a glove that combines the comfy-wumfy attributes of...replies0views2125
2015-01-11
2015-01-08We take our gear pretty seriously here at Backcountry Skiing Canada, so its a pretty big deal for a product to be awarded our coveted "Gear of...replies0views4017
2015-01-08
2015-01-07The Salomon Soulquest BC GTX 3L jacket and pants are the top outerwear offering from Salomon and have an impressive set of features in a...replies0views4493
2015-01-07
2015-01-05New for 2014 is the the Black Diamond Access LT Hoody which is a chameleon of jackets as it has a myriad of uses. Designed as a light duty belay...replies0views3410
2015-01-05
2015-01-04Last January, we had the pleasure of visiting Utah once again. Salt Lake City is home to the annual, massive Outdoor Retailer Show. We shot...replies0views2916
2015-01-04
2015-01-02Having spent the last four winters skiing almost exclusively in the Rockies I would often wish I had a way to keep my extremities warm during the...replies0views4159
2015-01-02
2014-12-31Patagonia released the Black Hole Duffel Bag a few years back and has since expanded the line to include 12L and 22L messenger bags, 25L and 35L...replies2views5477
2015-01-18
2014-12-28The Backcountry Access Tracker 3 Avalanche Transceiver carries on BCA’s tradition of making super simple avalanche rescue products. The...replies0views3421
2014-12-28
2014-12-26An interesting read about the effects of electronic devices on your transceiver, the full paper can be found at the end for those interested in...replies1views2820
2014-12-29
2014-12-24With a company philosophy that’ll make you give them a fist pump as you read it, Jottnar is building gear to withstand the most hostile...replies0views3435
2014-12-242014-12-23Looking for a backcountry touring tent for doing a few splitboarding trips this winter. Hoping to do a night or 2, and looking at some 4 season...replies5views2123
2014-12-30
2014-12-20The Alfar is the kind of jacket you can use no matter what you’re doing, and I’ve found myself wearing it pretty much non stop since...replies0views2735
2014-12-20
2014-12-19Salomon Freeski TV has been amping up the stoke for more than a few seasons now and to top it off this year they are running a new social media...replies0views2149
2014-12-19
2014-12-17The Mountain Hardwear Torsun Jacket is a three layer jacket that utilizes the companies Dry.Q™ Elite waterproof-breathable membrane....replies0views3473
2014-12-172014-12-14Hi there, I've never used a binding without brakes, but this year I geared up a pair of skis with some Dynafit Speed Turn bindings. It comes...replies5views24710
2014-12-16
2014-12-10Suunto has been on a tear lately, releasing a new version of their popular Ambit GPS watch almost once per year. We’re now up to the Ambit3...replies0views3711
2014-12-10
2014-12-08Outdoor Research has a variety of soft shell products in their current clothing line up and a new addition for the 2013/14 season is the...replies0views3945
2014-12-08
2014-12-07Next to Probe, Transceiver, Shovel, the Avalanche Air Bag is fast becoming the 4th piece of safety gear that many backcountry skiers are choosing...replies0views2608
2014-12-07
2014-12-05'wondering which skins to sport this season? We shot a video explaining the difference between three set of G3 skins. Different strokes for...replies0views1851
2014-12-05
2014-12-01Is the Marmot Nabu jacket with Polartec Neoshell the holy grail of backcountry skiing jackets? Let’s see… it would have to provide...replies0views2984
2014-12-01
2014-11-28The previous version of the Pieps DSP Transceiver won our prestigious Gear of the Year Award in 2012 so I was curious to see...replies1views3089
2015-01-22
2014-11-27We've had a chance to take the G3 Zenoxide Carbon 105 skis out in all kinds of conditions. They're a ski that we have come to love. Super...replies0views3342
2014-11-27
2014-11-24This is the time of year when I typically forget my extra pair of gloves or worse my skins. If it doesn't happen to me then it happens to...replies0views3165
2014-11-24
