BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2019-05-09More of a beefed-up trail runner than a beefed-down hiking boot, the Aerios FL Mid GTX shoe from Arc'teryx is the perfect tool for...replies0views2285
2019-05-09
2019-05-05In the last few years mountain bike tire inserts have become quite common and Cushcore is among a handful of companies that offer a foam layer...replies0views1514
2019-05-05
2019-05-04The big news for Weston Snowboards is that next season they will have a carbon version of their super successful Backwoods Split Board. This is...replies0views3876
2019-05-04
2019-05-03Not only does Body Glove make a wide array of stand-up paddle boards such as the Body Glove Performer 11 Inflatable SUP and Body...replies0views4178
2019-05-03
2019-04-28We got an up close look at Mammut’s new Barryvox and Barryvox S Transceivers at the recent Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver this...replies0views1669
2019-04-28
2019-04-26Hydro Flask has been killing it with their cups, mugs, tumblers and water bottles and last year they introduced a line of coolers. New...replies0views2556
2019-04-26
2019-04-24On the heels of their successful Japow solid snowboard, Weston will be releasing a split board version for fall 2019. The traditional swallow tail...replies0views3007
2019-04-24
2019-04-19POC has designed a backcountry specific helmet called the POC Obex BC Spin Helmet and it will hit stores next fall. It uses an Aramid weave for...replies0views5993
2019-04-19
2019-04-14For Fall 2019 Weston will be launching two new Rise Snowboards in both a solid and a split version. These boards are designed for women and...replies0views1931
2019-04-14
2019-04-11Sure — the season is winding down, but we want to share this with you because the model reviewed is the anniversary edition and the...replies0views1627
2019-04-11
2019-03-30The new BC Link 2.0 body style has been completely redesigned from the original BC Link (among other things). The base unit is significantly...replies0views1758
2019-03-30
2019-03-29Both the Skyward II jacket and pants are made from an 88/12 nylon/spandex material which utilize Outdoor Research’s AscentShell technology....replies0views1955
2019-03-29
2019-03-23The Hagan Core 12 is an impressive, lightweight and fully featured alpine touring (AT) binding. It keeps things beefy with all-metal construction...replies0views1675
2019-03-23
2019-03-22The Weston Range Splitboard is designed for the intermediate rider who wants it all. Ripping chutes, sending cliffs, pillows, butters, spins,...replies0views2843
2019-03-22
2019-03-17Faction’s new Prime series of skis is aimed squarely at the dedicated backcountry skier and comes in four versions, the Prime 1.0, Prime...replies0views1988
2019-03-17
2019-03-15New to the Float line, the 2.0 packs use the 2.0 Air Cylinder, which is 30% smaller and 15-20% lighter than the original. The 2.0 Cylinder...replies0views1556
2019-03-15
2019-03-14We've had the Arc'teryx Procline AR Carbon boot for the season and are ready to share our impressions. In a nutshell?...replies0views1262
2019-03-14
2019-03-13The Helio line of bindings includes four options with the name of each representing the binding’s weight. There’s the Helio 110...replies0views2037
2019-03-13
2019-03-12Burton is at it again, pushing the evolution of snowboarding with ‘outside the box’ technology. With the new Step On boot/binding...replies0views3188
2019-03-12
2019-03-11The evolution of Alpine touring boots typically happens slowly over time, small changes are integrated to make them lighter and higher performing....replies0views1906
2019-03-11
2019-03-10With a volume of just 1.8 litres, the Avabag is the world's smallest and lightest Airbag system and it’s now built into Ortovox’s...replies0views3004
2019-03-10
2019-03-09Marker is no stranger to the alpine touring binding market with such successes as the Marker F10, Marker F12 and Maker Kinpin...replies0views2996
2019-03-09
2019-03-07We've been running Patagonia's Powslayer Jacket and Pant combo all season and we'd like to share our thoughts with you. If you...replies0views2331
2019-03-07
2019-03-06Colorado based Meier Skis has a new light weight backcountry ski coming out for next season called the Prospector. They're made from the same...replies0views4674
2019-03-06
2019-03-05K2’s highly successful Pinnacle Boots are being retired and the new K2 Mindbender Boots will be their successor. The Mindbender is built off...replies2views8984
2019-03-11
