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Gear Talk
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2011-03-21The new MFD AllTime alpine touring binding was specifically designed for freeriders. he system allows skiers to use downhill bindings as AT...replies0views3173
2011-03-21
2011-03-17Scarpa Introduces their new boot material called Pebax Rnew, something that mother earth will love and who's time has come - great to see some...replies0views3291
2011-03-17
2011-03-16We unveiled the catalogue for G3's gear next year but it was a little buried within an article. Wanna go direct and take a look? Click here.replies0views2816
2011-03-16
2011-03-15Rando Steve give us a little insight into what he carries in his pack and what his 'must haves' are:replies0views2663
2011-03-15
2011-03-14The Backcountry Skiing Canada team was lucky enough to visit Mount Carlyle Lodge for a week of early season powder skiing. The lodge is under new...replies0views3322
2011-03-14
2011-03-13The reining king of the waterproof/breathable outdoor fabric market has long been Gore-Tex. Last fall Polartec launched the Neoshell which is...replies0views5153
2011-03-13
2011-03-08The backcountryskiingcanada.com team is happy to have its HQ in the sleepy little mountain town of Nelson, BC. Also living in this town is...replies0views12443
2011-03-08
2011-03-05Brooks-Range is a company fast becoming know for designing and producing innovative backcountry rescue gear, from bivies and avi gear to the three...replies2views3867
2011-03-08
2011-03-03Salomon’s new BBR ski – quick review Red Mountain Resort received a couple pairs of Salomon’s wild looking new BBR skis and...replies1views27754
2011-03-05
2011-03-02Who cares if your italian is a little rusty. Check out these super cool (and light) boots from Scarpa!replies0views2926
2011-03-02
2011-02-25The Hagan Z01 touring binding was just announced and here is what they have to say about it (for the full details click on the jpeg image at the...replies0views3667
2011-02-25
2011-02-21Have been using Dalbello Virus AT boots this season. I seem to be having problems locking into ski mode after a climb. The pin that should click...replies3views3031
2011-02-21
2011-02-18That elusive brand 'La Sprotiva' announced today that it is set to enter the ski market in 2011 to compliment its current line of ski...replies0views3347
2011-02-18
2011-02-18The Onyx is a “tech” binding—meaning it works only with Dynafit compatible boots. They’re the ones with the little holes...replies2views4144
2011-02-21
2011-02-18Brooks-Range has just released their new Backcountry Multi-Tool to answer the needs of many who have been looking for that all in one solution....replies9views5169
2022-07-18
2011-02-10Backcountry Access has voluntarily let users know of a software update that corrects an issue with some new Tracker2 Avalanche Beacons. The ski...replies0views3211
2011-02-10
2011-02-08Our friends at Off-Piste shared a little more intel on some of the new ski goods from the recent OR show. Thanks to them and check it out: In...replies0views4465
2011-02-08
2011-02-04BCA has recently started shipping a new version of software for our Tracker2. The new software (version 4) addresses an issue discovered by the...replies0views3860
2011-02-04
2011-02-02This post comes from the fearless leader of Off-Piste magazine who made the trek to the OR show in SLC a couple weeks back. Thanks very much for...replies0views6126
2011-02-02
2011-02-02Introducing the DPS Spoon and the patent pending DPS Cleat Technology. The Spoon is a revolutionary new design that moves deep snow skiing...replies2views3453
2011-02-02
2011-01-31It's been two months since I started ski touring with the Black Diamond Quadrant Boots and a number of the touted features have proven their...replies2views3430
2011-05-02
2011-01-26There are plenty of gloves on the market for less than $100 but they typically do not include what we think are the three must haves: - Gore-Tex-...replies0views3326
2011-01-26
2011-01-22This out from Backcountry Access: BCA has recently started shipping a new version of software for our Tracker2. The new software (version 4)...replies0views3146
2011-01-22
2011-01-21Brian 'the bald bomber' is now at the helm of the Mount Carlyle Backcountry Lodge and we spent a week up there checking things out. The...replies0views2952
2011-01-21
2011-01-18A new type of skins are on the market – ones that use 'clips' to stick to the skis instead of the traditional glue system we are all...replies0views3187
2011-01-18