BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2017-02-21ALLIED Feather & Down hosted a press event in conjunction with the Winter Outdoor Retailer show last month. It brought...replies0views9867
2017-02-21
2017-02-20While we’ve already posted a full review of the new Suunto Spartan Ultra GPS Watch, we wanted to get some additional info from Suunto...replies0views5775
2017-02-20
2017-02-19With Ectoshell fabric (85% Nylon, 15% Spandex) the Roy Pants offer extreme breathability while providing protection from wind and snow. The...replies0views2696
2017-02-19
2017-02-15G3 introduced the SCALA Skins last season and we prepared a full review of them here, as you can see they are pretty revolutionary with their...replies0views4262
2017-02-15
2017-02-14A ski bag has to do two things: One, it should hold a crap-load of gear (not just skis or a board), and two, it should protect your gear from the...replies0views6750
2017-02-14
2017-02-13Voile has had great success with their popular Vector Skis which have been in the line up for several years now. For the 2017/18 season, Voile is...replies0views5052
2017-02-13
2017-02-12Olive is a skateboard + snowboard company based out of Alberta, Canada that has been designing and crafting snowboards since 1993. They pride...replies0views3990
2017-02-12
2017-02-11Salomon is on a bit of a tear for the 2017/18 season with the announcement of the Salomon X-Alp Boot that we talked about over here and now...replies0views6592
2017-02-11
2017-02-10The G3 SENDr Skis are a big mountain ski that is ideal for freeriders yet light enough for long backcountry skiing missions. They use G3’s...replies0views8690
2017-02-10
2017-02-08We’ve been reviewing alpine touring (AT) boots by Dalbello since the inception of this site. First there was the Dalbello Virus Tour ID...replies0views4881
2017-02-08
2017-02-07For fall 2017 Fritschi will offer two new alpine touring (AT) bindings, the Vipec Evo 12 which is an update to the popular Vipec binding currently...replies0views11381
2017-02-07
2017-02-05The Thermawrap UL Parka qualifies as an active insulation piece, meaning it keeps you warm but dissipates heat as you exert yourself during...replies0views2884
2017-02-05
2017-01-30La Sportiva is entering the freeride ski touring/mountaineering category for fall 2017 with their new Synchro boots for men and the Shadow...replies2views6572
2017-11-24
2017-01-29The second edition of the Revo Guide Glasses are even better than the first. With improved optics, killer style and plenty of mix n'...replies0views2331
2017-01-29
2017-01-28There’s been a huge step forward in transceiver technology as we recently witnessed at the winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City...replies0views3354
2017-01-28
2017-01-27One of the most innovative new products from this year’s Outdoor Retailer (OR) Show in Salt Lake City are the Salomon X-Alp Boots. These...replies0views3292
2017-01-27
2017-01-26A Backountry Skiing Canada team contingent made it down to OR (Outdoor Retailer) in Salt Lake a few weeks ago to check out the new goodies for...replies0views5094
2017-01-26
2017-01-26Black Diamond’s new Helio line of skis replace the carbon Aspect, Convert, and Megawatt skis. The Helios are akin to Black Diamond’s...replies0views3943
2017-01-26
2017-01-24Kinco, a family business, has been making quality work gloves since 1975. They have maintained a level of quality that has become the standard in...replies1views7173
2017-03-25
2017-01-23The Winter Outdoor Retail Show wrapped up last week in Salt Lake City with plenty of new ‘drool-worthy’ gear on display. After three...replies0views6344
2017-01-23
2017-01-20The Westcomb Apoc Jacket was first reviewed on this site back in 2010 when it won our gear of the year award. Since then Westcomb...replies0views5711
2017-01-20
2017-01-19We get it. Not everybody tours 100% of the time. If you are looking for a boot that is happy at the resort 65% of the time while also excelling on...replies0views2553
2017-01-19
2017-01-18The G3 Ion LT 12 alpine touring bindings are the same great Ion 12 bindings that we previously reviewed, only without the brakes. The LT 12...replies0views5288
2017-01-18
2017-01-16If you haven’t tried soft shell pants specifically designed for backcountry skiing, then you’re missing out. They are waaaaaaay more...replies0views3274
2017-01-16
2017-01-13Osprey has always been at the top of our list for hiking, backpacking and ski touring packs and now with the Osprey Kresta 30...replies0views7779
2017-01-13
