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Gear Talk
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2012-02-04The Backcountry Skiing Canada crew has just returned from the 2012 Winter Outdoor Retailer Show where we got the goods on the new The North Face...replies0views3689
2012-02-04
2012-02-04The Haglöfs Arete jacket uses what the industry calls 'body mapping' or 'zonal construction' to combine the benefits of...replies0views3924
2012-02-04
2012-02-02As expected, Dynafit is launching some pretty tasty alpine touring boots (seven of ‘em) for next year. They have incorporated some of the...replies0views6521
2012-02-02
2012-02-02The Arva Evo 3+ transceiver is a relatively new player in the transceiver game here in North America. Its headquarters can be found in France...replies0views3329
2012-02-02
2012-01-30The Outdoor Research Alti Mitts have been updated for 2011/2012 season and are the warmest mitts that Outdoor Research produces. We are talking...replies0views3448
2012-01-30
2012-01-28The Haglöfs Flint pants work as a great all mountain pant. You can use the Flints for hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, rock climbing,...replies0views4622
2012-01-28
2012-01-27The Backcountry Skiing Canada crew has just returned from the 2012 Winter Outdoor Retailer Show where we got the goods on the new Salomon Guardian...replies0views3733
2012-01-27
2012-01-26Black Diamond produces nine styles of ski poles and a further twenty-one styles of trekking poles. They literally have a pole for every occasion....replies0views3421
2012-01-26
2012-01-26We have just learned that there may be an issue with the new heated technology used in gloves, jackets and the like. It seems that these products...replies0views5164
2012-01-26
2012-01-14Epic Planks is a fairly new kid on the ski manufacturers block having only started up shop in 2009. They already have an impressive line up of...replies0views3831
2012-01-14
2012-01-13The Ortovox 3+ Transceiver is a distinct looking three-antenna avalanche transceiver with signal marking capabilities and comes in two colour...replies0views3601
2012-01-13
2012-01-11We tried out the G3 Love Glove on a tour the other day and it worked out well for us. The vid below is a "how-to" more than an evaluation....replies2views6750
2012-02-15
2012-01-11It is certainly exciting times in the world of Split Board equipment. Small companies like Karakorum popping up with exciting,...replies1views3255
2012-01-112012-01-07I am just getting back into skiing/ backcountry, I need (want) new gear. I need help so many new products on the market I am not sure where to go...replies1views2670
2012-01-07
2012-01-06This is a great all-mountain/all-season pack offering diverse features without the added weight. It is super comfortable thanks to the back and...replies0views3756
2012-01-06
2012-01-03The first thing I notice when I get my hands on the new men’s Potosi jacket from The North Face is how comfortable the HyVent Alpha fabric...replies0views3024
2012-01-03
2011-12-31The adhesive on the Geckos is a rubbery compound that works by sticking to smooth, flat surfaces only. The skin does adhere to itself, though the...replies8views6960
2014-02-11
2011-12-30You gotta get up to get down – and when you are a snowboarder that can’t or doesn’t want to spent 2K on a splitboard setup,...replies0views3808
2011-12-30
2011-12-30Andrew, site troll here again…The December heat of the Expose Yourself Photo and Video Comp is winding down. Just TWO More DAYS LEFT....replies0views2120
2011-12-30
2011-12-23We tested the new Mountainsmith Morrison 2 tent recently and without a doubt this 3-Season tent is one of the best bangs for your buck out there....replies0views3921
2011-12-23
2011-12-23I need some help... apparently someone has created a multi brand catalogue of every splitobard product out there... but i can't find it......replies2views3201
2011-12-23
2011-12-19In the market for a new backcountry insulated bottle for your morning coffee break on the skin track, or perhaps a vacuum food container to keep...replies0views3855
2011-12-19
2011-12-14At 35 litres (expanding to 45 litres), the Mountainsmith Mayhem falls into a unique category, allowing it to easily handle day trips while...replies0views3432
2011-12-14
2011-12-09I received a copy of In Search of Powder by Jeremy Evans with a touch of skepticism. The premise of the book was sound – a look into the...replies0views2615
2011-12-09
2011-12-07If you missed the live launch from Salomon of the Guardian 16 AT Binding, then check out the video version below. The demo gets going at the 5:05...replies0views2886
2011-12-07