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Thanks Arcteryx and BackcountrySkiingCanada 2014-08-18 By letitsnow Last winter I was fortunate enough to win an Arcteryx Quintic skipack during the soap box competition. Because this pack was in such high...	replies 0 views 1640	By letitsnow 2014-08-18
Gear Of The Year Announced! 2014-08-18 By admin We here at Backcountry Skiing Canada take our gear pretty seriously, so when a product is awarded our coveted "Gear of the Year" it's a...	replies 0 views 3443	By admin 2014-08-18
Sneak Peek at Summer Outdoor Retailer: Ospreys new gear 2014-08-17 By admin Just when you think backpack designs can’t get any more advanced and everything that could be improved, has been improved, along comes...	replies 0 views 7260	By admin 2014-08-17
OluKai 'Ohana Lace-up Nubuck -- REVeiw 2014-08-15 By admin02 We've been wearing these OluKai shoes for a few months now and it's time to report back to you, our readers. They satisfy the two f's:...	replies 0 views 2570	By admin02 2014-08-15
Sneak Peek at Summer Outdoor Retailer Show's most Innovative products 2014-08-13 By admin The Summer Outdoor Retailer Show (or OR as it is commonly referred to) wrapped up last week in Salt Lake City and the Backcountry Skiing Canada...	replies 0 views 4781	By admin 2014-08-13
Suunto Ambit 3: first look at Summer OR Show 2014-08-11 By admin Suunto has just released the new Ambit 3 GPS watch which we mentioned in a previous post here, as well as our full review of the Suunto Ambit 2...	replies 0 views 4582	By admin 2014-08-11
La Sportiva Boulder X shoes - REVIEW 2014-08-10 By admin The La SPortiva Boulder X shoe is part of a long line of well-made, innovative hiking and approach shoes by La Sportiva. The most notable features...	replies 0 views 4139	By admin 2014-08-10
Lole - Activewear for Women REVIEW 2014-08-03 By ilovemountains This summer we were introduced to the Lolë brand of women's activewear and lifestyle clothing. Lolë's range include...	replies 0 views 2256	By ilovemountains 2014-08-03
The North Face: Mountain Athletics - Poor Mans Leg Curl Workout for skiers 2014-07-30 By admin Here's the third of six video training tips The North Face has developed specifically for skiers to use during the off-season. This time...	replies 0 views 3296	By admin 2014-07-30
Mountain Hardwear CoolHiker Tee - Review 2014-07-29 By admin Mountain Hardwear’s newest CoolRunner and CoolHiker tops incorporate innovative technologies called Cool.Q ZERO and Wick.Q EVAP that claim...	replies 0 views 2585	By admin 2014-07-29
Black Diamond Element 60 Backpack - REVIEW 2014-07-27 By admin Backpacks are a tricky thing – you don’t want too many bells and whistles because they’ll just increase the weight, but you...	replies 0 views 3616	By admin 2014-07-27
Sierra Designs Mobile Mummy 800 - Review 2014-07-23 By admin I have spent many a night testing and trying to find a fault with this rather unique sleeping bag design. While the mobility aspect may seem...	replies 0 views 3282	By admin 2014-07-23
Photographers rejoicethe Peak Design Clutch is arriving soon 2014-07-21 By admin Peak Designs continues to innovate when it comes to ways you can carry around your DSLR camera. Currently they sell their Capture Pro Camera Clip,...	replies 0 views 3386	By admin 2014-07-21
Suunto set to unveil new Ambit 3 GPS watches 2014-07-20 By admin Suunto just announced that there will be a new Suunto Ambit3 Peak and Suunto Ambit3 Sport Watch available in September. So whats new with the...	replies 0 views 4042	By admin 2014-07-20
Get in shape for skiing now: Training tips from The North Face 2014-07-15 By admin Here's the second of six video training tips The North Face has developed specifically for skiers to use during the off-season. This time...	replies 0 views 2746	By admin 2014-07-15
Marmot Essence Jacket - Review 2014-07-13 By admin I’ve had the Marmot Essence on the coat rack for about a month and it’s been out with me on over a dozen outings. The Essence is a...	replies 0 views 3003	By admin 2014-07-13
Victorinox Swiss Army Hiker Knife with Firestarter and Pouch 2014-07-10 By admin After losing my beloved Swiss Army Knife this winter I went searching for a replacement. With a slew of new manufacturers on the market, I knew...	replies 0 views 7291	By admin 2014-07-10
Generate electricity in the backcountry with the PowerPot V - Review 2014-07-09 By admin Founded in 2011, Power Practical was developed by two men, sitting around a campfire watching potential energy dissipate into the Utah sky. Using...	replies 0 views 2269	By admin 2014-07-09
Recommendations for a fishscale ski for light duty backcountry duty 2014-07-08 By JayCee Greetings!! I'm fairly new to living in the Kootenays, new to living in the mountains, and also pretty new to getting out in the backcountry....	replies 2 views 9159	By JayCee 2014-07-08
Sea To Summit Gear Review 2014-07-07 By admin Traveling light is an art, especially when traveling a great distance for a specialized activity. While I forgo some luxuries of home whilst in...	replies 0 views 2824	By admin 2014-07-07
Mountain Hardwear Ratio 32 Sleeping Bag - REVIEW 2014-07-06 By admin Mountain Hardwear’s Ratio 32 sleeping bag is intended as a summer/shoulder season bag offering the comfort and warmth of down while...	replies 0 views 2734	By admin 2014-07-06
The North Face: Mountain Athletics - Kit DesLauriers - VIDEO 2014-07-02 By admin The North Face has developed a new line of clothing specifically designed for training in order to achieve your fitness objectives. With this they...	replies 0 views 2501	By admin 2014-07-02
Kuhl Clothing - Review 2014-07-02 By admin Kuhl continues to produce extremely functional, rugged and fashionable clothes. All their products, from the Revel ¼ Zip to the Renegade...	replies 0 views 4483	By admin 2014-07-02
Mountain Hardwear SuperMega UL 2 Tent - REVIEW 2014-06-30 By admin Mountain Hardwear’s new two person tent is called the SuperMega UL 2 and the “SuperMega” double adjective is well deserved given...	replies 0 views 4035	By admin 2014-06-30
Recollect Threads for skiers/by skiers 2014-06-29 By admin Jackson Hole seems to be the epicentre of all things adventure these days, with of course Jackson Hole Mountain Resort located there along with...	replies 0 views 2511	By admin 2014-06-29

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