BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2016-03-15Salomon has always been a rock solid alpine ski brand, and over the past few years it has evolved into a backcountry contender. With the help of...replies0views3106
2016-03-152016-03-14I have a really old Ortovox probe with a thumb screw tensioner that I really need to replace. I am hoping you guys might put up some probe...replies2views2081
2016-03-14
2016-03-14The G3 Boundary 100 Skis fall into the lightweight all-mountain category given their sub 3.5kg weight, 100mm width underfoot, and freeride rocker...replies0views2172
2016-03-14
2016-03-13Under Armour has traditionally provided skiers and snowboarders with top of the line base layers, now they are branching into outerwear for winter...replies2views2983
2016-03-15
2016-03-11Lightweight, dedicated touring skis are a staple in most ski brand line-ups these days, and Fischer is no exception. The Hannibal 100 Skis provide...replies2views2981
2016-03-14
2016-03-10We've been wearing the Cerium LT so much lately, we haven't had a chance to review it. The lightest offering in Arc'teryx's down...replies0views2671
2016-03-10
2016-03-08Black Diamond got into the soft goods (aka clothing) market a few years ago and have been blazing new terrain ever since. The line has expanded to...replies0views3027
2016-03-08
2016-03-07Salomon’s achievements in the alpine touring boot world have not gone unnoticed. They started off with the rather heavy and bulky Quest 120...replies2views2614
2016-04-19
2016-03-06The Volkl V-Werks line of skis is one of my all-time favourites, hence why it won our Gear Of The Year Award. The love affair started with the...replies4views3214
2016-04-06
2016-03-03Here at the recent OR onsnow demo in Utah, Erme Catino walks us through a couple of the new planks for DPS next season. The new Lotus 124 blends...replies0views2719
2016-03-03
2016-03-01At this year's Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City we stopped by the 4FRNT booth to get the scoup on their 2016/17 backcountry ski line...replies0views2654
2016-03-01
2016-02-29I applaud Atomic for producing such a well though-out and successful foray into the light weight AT boot category. Not only are they a great...replies2views2825
2016-03-01
2016-02-28We spoke with Voile's David Grissom at this years Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City about the new Voile Spartan...replies0views3422
2016-02-28
2016-02-27Mohair, synthetic and blended fibres all have their own unique grip/glide properties when it comes to climbing skins, and backcountry skiers are...replies8views4303
2017-05-24
2016-02-25Arc'teryx has indeed entered the world of alpine touring boots with the new Procline, which will be available in three models for fall 2016....replies0views2628
2016-02-252016-02-22I just got a pair of Fischer Hannibal 94 skis (with the Profoil skins, reviewed last week). I've skied them 3 times in-area, and did a bunch...replies1views7351
2016-03-14
2016-02-21Ramp’s new Shabang Skis are classified as a directional twin tip ski with a rocker-camber profile. But I guarantee you ain’t seen...replies0views2235
2016-02-21
2016-02-18We saw the release of the Dynafit Chugach and Hokkaido skis last year at the Outdoor Retailer show–this year we see the Meteorite. At 97mm...replies0views2860
2016-02-18
2016-02-16Black Diamond has two innovative new ski pole designs available for the 2016/2017 ski season, the Black Diamond Traverse Pro Pole and the Black...replies0views2138
2016-02-16
2016-02-14I finally got to test the Fischer Profoil skins. This is a rigid, plastic skin that is essentially like attaching a waxless base to the bottom of...replies1views2884
2016-02-14
2016-02-13Many ski manufacturers are going über light these days due to the growing popularity of backcountry skiing. The trick, however, is to...replies1views3842
2016-02-22
2016-02-07Voilé will be releasing a new ski for the 2016/17 ski season—the Supercharger! This isn’t just a stiffer more aggressive...replies0views3980
2016-02-07
2016-02-06La Sportiva has always been known as a major player in the light weight ski touring market, just look at their crazy-light Euro randonee boots and...replies0views2707
2016-02-06
2016-02-04'looks like Dynafit may have done it again. Features like the master inserts for easy toe engaging, two buckle program, and asymmetrical speed...replies0views2694
2016-02-04
2016-02-02Black Diamond has a new line of skis for the 2016/17 season called “Helio”. These are touring focussed skis which are light weight yet...replies0views3181
2016-02-02
