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LATEST BACKCOUNTRY SKIING CANADA NEWS & POSTS
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December 2, 2025The Black Diamond Expedition Ski Poles are designed primarily for backcountry skiing but are versatile enough for year-round adventures. They are available in both two-piece and three-piece...
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November 29, 2025The Alta Hybrid Heated Mitten by Fieldsheer features a lobster claw / split-finger design with built-in, battery-powered variable heating to take the edge off harsh temperatures while skiing or...
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November 25, 2025A Detour from the Norm Presented by HEAD | Tyrolia and directed by Jeff Thomas, the latest release from HEAD Freeskiing, Out of the Ordinary, is not your typical ski film. Following in the...
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November 24, 2025The Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp is my go-to headlamp because it is reliable, balanced, and lightweight. It delivers a maximum brightness of 400 lumens with a beam distance reaching up to 100...
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November 23, 2025The Arc’teryx Beta AR Jacket represents a quarter-century commitment to pinnacle outdoor apparel engineering. Now celebrating its 25th year, this flagship shell has continuously refined its...
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November 23, 2025Outdoor Research’s wind and water-resistant, breathable, and ultralight Vesper Insulated Hoodie is an essential jacket for my wardrobe—simply because it’s incredibly versatile....
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November 21, 2025Gregory launched their line of new storage products in 2014, which included all sorts of products to improve the transportation and organization of all your ‘stuff’, these included...
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November 16, 2025Tired of cold toes during ski trips or ski touring but hesitant to spend a fortune on heated socks or settle for low-quality alternatives? The Fieldsheer Pro Merino Heated Socks strike an...
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November 10, 2025We’ve long relied on the nimble Gregory Targhee 32 for quick day tours and demanding ascents, praising its perfect balance of comfort and essential features. But when the objectives get...
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November 4, 2025Finding the perfect pant for high-output winter activities can be a challenge. You need a pair that balances warmth, weather protection, and, most importantly, mobility. Fjallraven answers the...
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November 3, 2025The Zero G 88W Skis, like the rest of the new skis in the lineup, use Blizzard’s new Trueblend Woodcore, which is made up primarily of lightweight Paulownia Wood with stronger Poplar wood to...
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October 29, 2025Great news for the entire backcountry community! Getting started with avalanche safety education just got significantly more accessible. The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education...
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October 25, 2025Jetboil is renowned for its all-in-one, integrated camping stove systems, designed to boil water quickly and efficiently. Their compact and packable design stores the burner and fuel canister...
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October 19, 2025Quality and craftsmanship are central to the Meindl brand, which is why all their boots are created by skilled artisans using premium materials. While most Meindl boots are made in Germany, the...
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October 17, 2025For Fall/Winter 2025, Smith Optics introduces two new ChromaPop Photochromic lenses, available in their Embark and Pursuit glacier glasses. Designed to enhance contrast, improve depth perception,...
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