BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2014-05-19Road Running, trail running, Nathan Has you covered. Who's Nathan? Nathan is a company which makes running gear for road warriors, ultra...replies0views3574
2014-05-19
2014-05-16After a few years of seeing people run around in barefoot and five finger shoes, it appears the truth has finally surfaced. Vibram had no...replies0views2199
2014-05-16
2014-05-14Does it seem like your local backcountry stash is getting skied more and more? Likely because it is. According to recent data, backcountry...replies0views2729
2014-05-14
2014-05-12Bounce Energy Ball is packed full of healthy goodness providing excellent slow-release energy to keep you tromping up the skin track in between...replies0views3351
2014-05-12
2014-05-10Having just started using a helmet for skiing (and not liking it too much) I wanted to post up this article to see what people's reaction...replies1views2279
2014-05-11
2014-05-09As we found with the Blue Kazoo, The North Face have developed a solid formula for their range of sleeping bags. Extra bling such as a...replies0views4281
2014-05-09
2014-05-07It's that time of year again when the Black Diamond Whippet poles come out of the gear closet and get heaps of use, spring ski traverse season...replies0views3779
2014-05-07
2014-05-05Black Diamond introduced their new clothing line just over a year ago and for next season they plan on extending the line to cover a much wider...replies0views6492
2014-05-05
2014-05-04Buying a sleeping bag can be a daunting task with all the various temperature ratings contained on the bags or in the support literature....replies0views2938
2014-05-04
2014-05-03Heading out into the mountains today means you likely have more gear than ever before and a good portion of that gear probably depends upon...replies0views2608
2014-05-03
2014-04-28Black Diamond has been busy upgrading and creating new product this year and you’ll get to see the fruits of their labour in fall 2013. New...replies0views6516
2014-04-28
2014-04-27Diamir Fritschi has been pretty absent from the R&D pool in the past few years when it comes to binding innovation but this is about to...replies0views3094
2014-04-27
2014-04-25North of the border, even the most travelled and proficient gear aficionado may not have heard of Stio. The company was founded by Stephen...replies0views3306
2014-04-25
2014-04-21‘Carbon’ is the word which best describes Black Diamond’s new ultralight backcountry ski line up with a refined shape and carbon...replies0views7343
2014-04-21
2014-04-20If you have any joint injuries that need a little attention and support to get you through your active life then the Zamst line of products is...replies0views4467
2014-04-20
2014-04-18The ski touring season is almost over for most so that big year end gear clean up is not far off. One thing you should always do at the end of...replies0views1877
2014-04-18
2014-04-17Boreas is a relatively new manufacturer on the scene whose distictive designs set them apart from more "traditional" pack providers....replies0views2273
2014-04-17
2014-04-15Patagonia has always been at the forefront of innovation and environmental awareness in this consumerism based world. Purchasing a product created...replies0views5510
2014-04-15
2014-04-13Ever wonder where that down in your jacket or sleeping bag comes from? How it was harvested and how the animals were treated? Maybe its time to...replies0views2515
2014-04-13
2014-04-12Another highlight form the Winter Outdoor retailer show this past January in Salt Lake City was the huge offering of new backcountry ski gear from...replies0views9255
2014-04-12
2014-04-10It's becoming more and more clear that avalanche airbags save lives in sketchy avalanche terrain.Perhaps that is why many manufacturers--new...replies0views3242
2014-04-10
2014-04-09With the launch of the new Steep Series, The North Face is producing functional and durable products for ‘big mountain’...replies0views3204
2014-04-09
2014-04-06The good folks at Dynafit North America announced that Cody Barnhill will be joining the team as the "lead American influencer in the product...replies0views1865
2014-04-06
2014-04-05This story is a blast from the past but still relevant. Back in 2011 the Backcountry Skiing Canada crew was down in Salt Lake City for some skiing...replies0views2290
2014-04-05
2014-03-31The North Face designs manufactures all sorts of outdoor gear for any of your mountain adventures and so it's no surprise that their booth at...replies0views3585
2014-03-31
