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New 2013/2014 Salomon Skis, Boots and Binding at the SIA Show 2013-02-12 By admin The Backcountry Skiing Canada crew just returned from Denver Colorado and the SIA show where we got the inside scoup on all sort of new gear for...	replies 0 views 5721	By admin 2013-02-12
What's better than the original GOTAMA? 2013-02-11 By wildearthadventures I LOVE the original Volkl Gotamas (black with an image of a buddha or 'sperm head') and they have been my 'do everything' ski for...	replies 2 views 2270	By wildearthadventures 2013-02-11
Ace Camp Flame Sticks 2013-02-10 By admin A company most backcountry skiers have likely never heard of is AceCamp. They have a growing list of products from underwear to headwear and...	replies 2 views 4370	By fatboy 2013-02-10
The North Face Kannon FlashDry Insulated Jacket - REVIEW 2013-02-06 By admin I have always struggled to find the perfect outter layer for skiing/riding in the mountains. As an aggressive rider I constantly have sweat...	replies 0 views 3009	By admin 2013-02-06
Sneak Peek - New 2013/2014 Gear at SIA 2013-02-05 By admin We just finished day two of the On Snow Demos here at Winter Park Resort as part of the SIA show here in Denver Colorado. We will be posting a few...	replies 1 views 22835	By JF 2013-02-06
Salomon quest series 2013-01-30 By Hudson.Mayhew Hey guy's i'm looking at picking up a pair of quest ski boots but am having trouble picking between the Quest 90 with a 90 flex, the Quest...	replies 1 views 2382	By admin 2013-01-31
Salomon Guardian - HELP NEEDED ASAP 2013-01-28 By Hudson.Mayhew Need help asap I am looking at getting the salomon Guardian 16 bindings in the size Large, my boot size right now is 328 but i'm looking at...	replies 1 views 1881	By admin 2013-01-29
BCA Stealth 270 and 260 Carbon Quick Lock Probes - REVIEW 2013-01-28 By admin Every backcountry skier needs a probe and Backcountry Access (BCA) has sent us a few to have a look at. Specifically the BCA Stealth 260 Quick...	replies 0 views 2221	By admin 2013-01-28
Bern Baker EPS Original Helmet - REVIEW 2013-01-27 By admin Bern Unlimited is doing something that all other helmet manufactures should be emulating because, frankly, the six helmets in my gear closet are...	replies 0 views 3574	By admin 2013-01-27
The North Face Flash Dry Base and Mid Layers - REVIEW 2013-01-26 By admin In a nut shell FlashDry will keep you drier (as illustrated below in the experiment) and thus should keep you warmer than other fabrics. Apply...	replies 0 views 3991	By admin 2013-01-26
Salomon Rocker2 108 Skis - REVIEW 2013-01-25 By admin Under the guise of Mike Douglas the Salomon Rocker² line-up consists of the Salomon Rocker² 122 (from last season) which is the fattest...	replies 0 views 3916	By admin 2013-01-25
Naxo NX01 Binding 2013-01-24 By Hudson.Mayhew I just got into AT skiing this year and rented a couple of times, I bought a pair of second hand Naxo NX01's off Mec Gearswap still waiting...	replies 5 views 3571	By Hudson.Mayhew 2013-01-26
Swix Sport Partners with Freeskier Eric Hjorleifson 2013-01-24 By admin Hojo (Eric Hjorleifson) is a busy guy these days and now he is working with SWIX on its Swix Sonic Adjustable Pole Collection. Swix you say?...	replies 0 views 3317	By admin 2013-01-24
Quiver Killers 2013-01-24 By Hudson.Mayhew Hey Guys, so not sure if any of you have checked these out or have use/installed them before, I want to get them because living in Ontario you get...	replies 1 views 2579	By 2013-01-24
Suunto Ambit GPS Watch - REVIEW 2013-01-22 By admin Our testing for the Ambit consisted of several multi-day hikes/climbs and backcountry skis as well as a 5 week adventure to Nepal. The constant...	replies 1 views 5179	By Hudson.Mayhew 2013-01-27
NEW Fritschi Diamir Tech Bindings: The Zenith 12 2013-01-22 By admin With January comes the Outdoor Retailer Show and SIA show and a slew of new product announcements for 2013/2014 season. The biggest announcement...	replies 1 views 3510	By 2wheeler 2013-01-22
Westcomb Orb Sweater - REVIEW 2013-01-21 By admin Fleece has evolved since its popularity in the late eighties, and rightfully so. Today, Westcomb has taken the ho-hum fleece jacket and made it...	replies 0 views 3133	By admin 2013-01-21
Mountain Hardwear Hooded Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket VIDEO REVIEW 2013-01-20 By admin It's hard to believe something that weighs less than the ratty cotton T-shirt I’m wearing right now is as warm as my duvet. The Ghost...	replies 0 views 4297	By admin 2013-01-20
Lifeproof iphone case (and more) - REVIEW 2013-01-18 By admin When I was searching for protection for my new iphone 4s I looked no further than LIfeproof’s award winning water, snow, dirt and shock...	replies 1 views 3345	By Rani Thakur 2024-11-15
La Sportiva Spectre: The lightest 4 buckle boot to hit the market 2013-01-17 By admin It's officially the Outdoor Gear Show Season with the SIA (Snowsports Industries America) and OR (Outdoor Retailer) shows in the next few...	replies 0 views 3646	By admin 2013-01-17
Sherpa Adventure Gear behind the scenes look in Nepal - VIDEO 2013-01-16 By admin In November 2012, we visited Sherpa Adventure Gear HQ in Kathmandu, Nepal, where Tashi Sherpa and his support crew climb mountains of a different...	replies 0 views 4175	By admin 2013-01-16
Blogosphere aflutter -- New Dynafit BEAST bindings and more 2013-01-14 By admin02 Dynafit will be unveiling a number of new products at OR in Salt Lake City in a couple weeks. There are some funky looking skis on tap, but the...	replies 4 views 3962	By admin02 2013-01-15
Viewranger Mobile Map App REVIEW 2013-01-14 By admin Viewranger is an easy to use application that turns your smart phone into a fully functioning GPS, at least when you’re in cell range. With...	replies 12 views 4712	By gingerbeardman 2013-01-19
Mile High Mountaineering PowderKeg 32 pack - VIDEO REVIEW 2013-01-11 By admin Finding just the right pack for your ski touring style is an important undertaking. Sure, you can use your summer pack for winter ski touring but...	replies 2 views 3377	By admin 2013-01-11
Rab infinity Down Jacket - REVIEW 2013-01-09 By admin In October this year I packed the Rab Women's Infinity Down Jacket for an 18-day trek in the Everest region of Nepal. The plan was to go to...	replies 0 views 2447	By admin 2013-01-09

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