BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2015-03-26Just walked by ROAM shop here in Nelson and saw these new kicks from Arc'teryx. They look sweet--we are keen to check them...replies0views2308
2015-03-26
2015-03-25This season Giro introduced a new helmet and google duo well suited to backcountry skiing pursuits. The Flare helmet—the lightest...replies0views3541
2015-03-25
2015-03-22To fully appreciate the new Salomon Quest Pro TR 110 Alpine Touring (AT) Boot it is important to first know about its lineage and the evolution of...replies0views5060
2015-03-22
2015-03-21I have been a fan of Head skis ever since I bought my very first pair of resort skis way back in the early 80’s. I continued to ski Head...replies0views4194
2015-03-21
2015-03-20Ever wish a big box of the latest and greates gear would show up on your door step personalized just for you? It can happen with the Mountain...replies0views3120
2015-03-20
2015-03-19Here's the last of three Dynafit vids we shot at the SIA onsnow demo this year at Copper Resort in Colorado. The Radical 2.0 binding was...replies0views3973
2015-03-19
2015-03-17The Rab Neo Guide Jacket and Pants are a new hard shell combo designed specifically for the alpine sports of backcountry skiing, climbing and...replies0views3961
2015-03-17
2015-03-16Fischer has been a staple visit on my trade show circuit each winter and this year at SIA they unveiled not just the innovative PROFOIL...replies0views3982
2015-03-16
2015-03-15Formed in the Northumberland area of the UK in 1993, Montane’s raison d’etre is “lightweight and breathable” and they have...replies0views4294
2015-03-15
2015-03-14At 112 underfoot they are surprisingly easy to put on edge and hold there. Most of this is due to the torsional rigidity which is impressive for...replies2views5305
2015-11-05
2015-03-13After a massive launch of several new products for sale this 2014/2015 season, the good people at Genuine Guide Gear (G3) have throttled back a...replies0views3000
2015-03-13
2015-03-11POC has a few new offerings for us backcountry skiers for fall 2015. First up is the POC Iris 3P Goggle with polarized NXT lens which help reduce...replies0views5259
2015-03-11
2015-03-10The Marker Kingpin is a binding whose time has come. Frame alpine touring (AT) bindings are heavy, cumbersome and don’t provide a natural...replies4views6365
2020-01-07
2015-03-09There are people who swear by real down insulation and would never be caught wearing synthetic but I’m not one of them. Although down offers...replies0views3710
2015-03-09
2015-03-08Skilogik Skis have been a yearly staple in our ski reviews simply because they make great skis and they have the added bonus of looking like works...replies0views2869
2015-03-08
2015-03-06It’s hard to talk about the Salomon Q BC Lab Skis without mentioning the Salomon Q98 Skis and the Salomon Q105...replies1views4529
2017-01-05
2015-03-05Eddie Bauer First Ascent (FA) is launching a new line of ski apparel this fall and what better place to introduce it to a bunch of media types...replies0views3566
2015-03-05
2015-03-03So what makes the Dalbello Sherpa 5/5 AT Boots such a good candidate for the backcountry skier besides the tech fittings? For starters they use a...replies0views4013
2015-03-03
2015-03-01At the recent SIA Show in Denver I spoke with Cory Lowe about the La Sportiva Spectre AT boots, Vapur Nano Skis and the new Vapur Svelte Skis. I...replies0views3043
2015-03-01
2015-02-27Black Diamond continues to expand their apparel line and new for the 2015/16 season is a dedicated line for skiers. We took a look at the new...replies3views7038
2015-02-27
2015-02-26We've already shared our story of our day at Berthoud Pass in Summit County, Colo (as well as a video on the new Khion Alpine Touring boot)....replies0views6724
2015-02-26
2015-02-25Skilogik has been a staple in our ski reviews over the past 5 years and for good reason, they design and manufacture beautiful, quality skis....replies0views3267
2015-02-25
2015-02-24For 2015/2016 Black Diamond is bringing back the Carbon series of skis and introducing two new series, the Black Diamond Boundary series and the...replies0views8024
2015-02-242015-02-23Hi Everyone, I am begining to get into the realm of backcountry skiing and I am looking to buy my first transceiver. I've gone over all the...replies5views3684
2015-02-24
2015-02-23Voile has always been one of our favourite ski manufacturers and this year they were awarded our coveted Gear Of The Year Award for their...replies0views4640
2015-02-23
