REVIEWS

Welcome to our ever-expanding Backcountry Ski Gear REVIEW section. Here you'll find straightforward reviews—in written, video and photo format—from backcountry skiers like you. We cover things like Backcountry Ski Gear, Clothing, Accessories, and Backcountry Lodges and Accommodation. Pretty much everything you need to have a good time on a ski tour (other than good friends and good snow conditions, of course). We'll share the good, the bad and the ugly with you –from a hard-core recreationalist's perspective. If you have any comments on the reviews we provide, please share them on the review page or in the forums. 

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SKI GEAR

Alpine Touring Ski Bindings (Tech and AT) / Backcountry Skis / Alpine Touring Ski Boots / Ski Poles / Snowboards / Climbing SkinsBackcountry Skis / Alpine Touring Ski Boots / Ski Poles / Snowboards / Climbing Skins

WINTER CLOTHING

Softshell Jackets / Hardshell Jackets / Softshell Pants /
Hardshell Pants / Waterproof and Breathable Layers / Merino Baselayers / Mid-layers / Gore-Tex Gloves / Socks / Down Jackets

ACCESSORIES

Avalanche Transceivers / Avalanche Probes / Avalanche Shovels / Avalanche Airbags / Goggles / Sunglasses / Backcountry Ski Packs / Storage / Tents / Sleeping Bags / Bivy Sacs / Backcountry Multi-tools / First Aid Kits / GPS devicesBackcountry Ski Packs / Storage / Tents / Sleeping Bags / Bivy Sacs / Backcountry Multi-tools / First Aid Kits / GPS devices

SUMMER

Running Shoes / Trail Shoes / Hiking Boots / Mountaineering Boots / Ice Axes / Harnesses / Ropes / Crampons / Caribeaners / Casual Wear / Rain Wear / Cooking Pots / Cutlery

LIFESTYLE

Shoes / Bags / Clothes

LODGES AND ACCOMMODATION

BackcountryBackcountry Huts / Backcountry Lodges / Backcountry CabinsBackcountry Lodges / Backcountry Cabins

NUTRITION

Energy Bars / Supplements / Dehydrated food

MANUFACTURERS

Sherpa Adventure Gear / 4FRNT SKIS / Wanger Skis

DESTINATIONS

Colorado Backcountry Skiing / Everest Base Camp / Wapta Traverse / Utah Backcountry SkiingBackcountry Skiing / Everest Base Camp / Wapta Traverse / Utah Backcountry Skiing

TRAINING

Avalanche Skills Training / AST1 / AST2

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