BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2017-07-29For lifestyle apparel Kuhl is one of the best brands, it embodies the essence of active, mountain living and their products are always...replies0views3120
2017-07-29
2017-07-28Innovation is what we look for when we hand out our Gear of the Year Award and the Giro Switchblade has heaps of it and more. Not only do you...replies0views2935
2017-07-28
2017-07-26The Hollywood TRS 2 Bike Rack can carry two 50lb bikes with up to 4.5" tires, meaning it’s fat bike ready. It can also accommodate road...replies0views2790
2017-07-26
2017-07-25Paddling and camping are two of summer’s true joys. The solitude, the sun, the water—what more could you want? With the advent of...replies0views3134
2017-07-25
2017-07-24Big Agnes Hitchens UL Sleeping Bag features vertical baffling (head to toe) which allows air to move the full length of the body. This...replies0views2972
2017-07-24
2017-07-21Altra has had a rapid rise to success from their humble beginnings in the back of a Wasatch shoe store just over five years ago. In the beginning,...replies0views6991
2017-07-21
2017-07-20Is it too early to start thinking about next winter and lusting after gear? Heck no--it's almost August. Here is a shorty short that features...replies0views1841
2017-07-20
2017-07-17The iconic Swiss Army knife has been around since 1884 when it was created in Germany by Karl Elsener and his mother, Victoria. The pair opened a...replies0views4092
2017-07-17
2017-07-14I know what you’re thinking, what the heck is 37.5, And furthermore does it really work? Well, I can attest to its success at keeping you...replies0views3702
2017-07-14
2017-07-14Ryders Eyewear is a Canadian company who is known for their bike and adventure-specific eyewear. The company focuses on eyewear that meets the...replies0views4610
2017-07-14
2017-07-11Five Ten is known for its rock climbing and mountain biking shoes which use their trademarked Stealth rubber since it provides a superior grip...replies0views3998
2017-07-11
2017-07-09Skins are expensive, and while in-season storage is relatively straightforward (dry em' out and fold them in half) storing your skins for the...replies0views7503
2017-07-09
2017-07-09There is no denying it's cooking hot outside this summer, so if you're heading out camping, paddling, climbing or beaching you'll want...replies0views2528
2017-07-09
2017-07-08Everyone loves a good pair of well fitting jeans, they become your everyday go-to pants. That is until you want to go hiking, climbing, biking or...replies0views5000
2017-07-08
2017-07-07Who doesn’t love a tree house, or a hammock for that matter? Combine the two and you’ve got Tentsile Tree Tents. These suspended tents...replies0views6415
2017-07-07
2017-07-06Want to check out some sexy, one-off planks from DPS or get rare discounts on the manufacturer's existing stock? Check out DPS...replies0views2609
2017-07-06
2017-07-04While at Outdoor PressCamp last month in Deer Valley Smith Optics showed me their new Lowdown Focus and Optics Attack sunglasses. These...replies0views4551
2017-07-04
2017-07-01Oboz has always been one of our favourite shoe brands here at Backcountry Skiing Canada, in the past we’ve reviewed several of their shoes...replies0views5626
2017-07-01
2017-06-30Last week at PressCamp in Deer Valley Utah I got the low down on Camelbak’s new Fourteener Backpack, which is named after the fourteen...replies0views5402
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2017-06-29This appears to be a big news week for backcountry skiers. Following Jason Leventhal's purchase of 4FRNT skis, the Marker Kingpin, which we...replies0views3416
2017-06-29
2017-06-28At PressCamp in Deer Valley Utah last week I got to spent some time talking with Dean Cummings about a relatively new brand to this side of the...replies0views2573
2017-06-28
2017-06-27In a surprise announcement, 4FRNT skis has been purchased by Jason Levinthal who was the owner of Line skis and also the creator of the...replies0views2208
2017-06-27
2017-06-27Jimmy Styks has been designing and manufacturing stand up paddle boards since 2009 with the goal of making the sport accessible to everyone....replies0views9193
2017-06-27
2017-06-24Mountain Khakis is based is one of my favourite ski towns, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. An ideal location for an apparel brand that has an obvious rough...replies0views2540
2017-06-24
2017-06-23Way back in 1983 Sierra Designs released the original Flashlight Tent, it was the first 2 person ultralight tent design to tip the scale below...replies0views2433
2017-06-23
