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Gear Talk
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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....replies0views2493
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...replies1views7101
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...replies0views2087
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...replies0views2704
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...replies0views1990
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...replies1views2754
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...replies1views3619
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...replies0views3846
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...replies0views2559
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...replies0views2560
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...replies0views3034
2016-02-02
2016-01-31At this years Winter Outdoor Retailer Show I got a first hand look (and on hill testing) of the new G3 FINDr Skis. The FINDr's secret sauce is...replies2views5221
2016-01-31
2016-01-29Has anyone ever had this happen to a boot? Thats right ' boot' failure. These once high end Solomon boots have only...replies8views2058
2016-02-22
2016-01-29Finally a true backcountry skiing helmet thats light and compact enough to pack on any ski tour. It’s so breathable that you won’t...replies0views2489
2016-01-29
2016-01-23This is the most comfortable I have worn. It is warm and has vents available for shedding heat during fast paced activity in cold temperatures....replies0views2447
2016-01-23
2016-01-21Kim Miller, Scarpa NA boss, walks us through the beauty that is the F1 AT boot. We got our mitts on a pair of these and are hungry to get 'em...replies0views2037
2016-01-21
2016-01-19There’s no arguing that down keeps you warm and now that every brand has their own waterproof down solution, what’s next? How about...replies0views4592
2016-01-19
2016-01-18One of the big highlights (and surprises) at this winters Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City was the Fischer Travers Carbon AT Boots....replies1views5514
2017-01-31
2016-01-17The Black Diamond JetForce Airbag is now in year two but incase you missed the news, check out this video overview from the Winter Outdoor...replies0views2489
2016-01-17
2016-01-12G3 and Scarpa teamed up to get a few media folks onto next years skis and boots and they chose Park City Powder Cats as the testing grounds....replies0views5799
2016-01-12
2016-01-11Every now and then a piece of apparel appears and we wonder what we ever did without it. The Icebreaker Zone One Sheep Suit is what we are talknig...replies0views2129
2016-01-11
2016-01-09Montbell takes home the prestigious Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year Award for their innovative Mirage Parka. It's the ultimate...replies0views3302
2016-01-09
2016-01-04G3 hits a home run with the new Ion 12 Tech bindings. They’re the ideal combination of light weight and functional design with a good mix of...replies0views2330
2016-01-04
2016-01-03The 2015/16 Gear of the Year Awards have been bestowed upon the best product we've reviewed this season. Gear that we think deserves...replies0views5372
2016-01-03
2015-12-31Designed for alpine winter conditions and lightweight mountaineering, the Infinity Endurance down jacket by Rab is one of the warmest I have ever...replies0views4751
2015-12-31