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Gear Talk
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2020-02-15Dynafit is a brand for Mountain Endurance Athletes which is all about Speed, Technology, Endurance and Lightweight. They provide the...replies0views2825
2020-02-15
2020-02-11The Thermarest Polar Ranger -30C/-20F sleeping bag may seem like a dark horse, but in fact its the preferred choice for polar explorers...replies0views4978
2020-02-11
2020-02-10Atomic’s Backland series of skis and boots are designed to be light and proficient in the backcountry, hence the name. The new...replies0views1782
2020-02-10
2020-02-09One of the most recent brands to grace the shores of North America is Goldwin, a brand that was started in Japan over 50 years ago and has a long...replies0views4596
2020-02-09
2020-02-08Jetboil changed the way we cook in the outdoors in 2001 when their first stove hit the market. Their innovative stove design uses a FluxRing that...replies0views1932
2020-02-08
2020-02-06We've just finished compiling our impressions of the Full Tilt Ascendant AT Boot. It's a new touring boot that brings...replies0views1707
2020-02-06
2020-02-05Dynafit has had huge success with their innovative Hoji Pro Tour and Hoji Free Alpine Touring Boots. We were so impressed that we awarded the Hoji...replies0views5703
2020-02-05
2020-02-04For this comparison review, we put several Mid Layers through the paces and rated them on fit/mobility, warmth/breathability, packability,...replies0views1651
2020-02-04
2020-02-03This giveaway is now over and we've picked a winner. If you are Damaris Arrowsmith then e-mail us at info (at) backcountryskiingcanada.com to...replies0views8586
2020-02-03
2020-02-02Did you know that nearly all the conventional ski wax currently on the market is made from petroleum products? It’s full of harmful...replies0views2429
2020-02-02
2020-01-31Four seasons ago we reviewed the Ion 12 Bindings followed a year later by the lighter Ion LT 12 Binding which did away with...replies0views2747
2020-01-31
2020-01-29The La Sportiva Skorpius CR is a lightweight touring boot designed for those that like to cover ground and who subscribe...replies0views1916
2020-01-29
2020-01-27Atomic’s tag line is “We are Skiing” and with a full line of boots, bindings, goggles, helmets, poles, skins—in addition...replies0views3509
2020-01-27
2020-01-26Arva’s Reactor line of airbags is said to be the lightest and most compact dual airbag system on the market. It consists of nine airbags in...replies0views5650
2020-01-26
2020-01-25Since Atomic is part of the Amer Sports brand they share technology and products with another popular brand owned by Amer Sports, namely Salomon...replies0views2406
2020-01-25
2020-01-23We are confirmed lovers of Scarpa AT boots here at Backcountry Skiing Canada and our look-see at the women's Gea continues the...replies0views708
2020-01-23
2020-01-22Arva is a French company that most North American’s probably have not yet heard of, even though they have been around for 35 years now. They...replies0views2246
2020-01-22
2020-01-21Two years ago we reviewed the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 Boots and now for 2020, Atomic is about to release the new and improved Hawx Prime XTD 130...replies0views3607
2020-01-21
2020-01-20For most, “eat your greens” is not something we relish hearing and this is where Athletic Greens comes in. It’s a combination of...replies0views4272
2020-01-20
2020-01-19The latest iteration of the Backland Carbon Boots comes at us with a few new upgrades but what Atomic did keep is the carbon spine, crazy...replies0views1788
2020-01-19
2020-01-18La Sportiva’s apparel line for fall 2019 is completely new and redesigned to seamlessly integrate together in one of three active...replies0views2601
2020-01-18
2020-01-17Born in the Tetons to those with a passion for ski mountaineering, Skeats, or skin-cleats, are a rigid plate that weaves onto a ski...replies0views4808
2020-01-17
2020-01-16G3’s new MINIMIST Skins are their next generation of lightweight touring skins which are based off their...replies0views1258
2020-01-16
2020-01-15If you haven’t heard about Elan Ripstickskis yet you may need to pull your head out of the snow for a moment. They’ve been around...replies0views1352
2020-01-15
2020-01-13Scarpa has taken the Maestrale, the most popular alpine touring boot on the market and given it a stiffer 130 flex rating similar to that...replies0views1751
2020-01-13