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Gear Talk
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2012-02-26Many new fabric technologies come along each year and so it is no wonder we are all so skeptical. This video however illustrates the benefits of...replies0views2564
2012-02-26
2012-02-24Check out the video and hear what Stephan Drake, DPS founder and head honcho, has to say about the DPS skis being offered next year. DPS continues...replies0views3265
2012-02-24
2012-02-24When it comes to safety in the backcountry, one of the most under-utilized tools is likely the helmet. I was looking for a light helmet that...replies0views4089
2012-02-24
2012-02-23When I took the Stealth’s out of the box to install them I was struck by two things. Fist they were very light. Second the finish that was...replies0views31091
2012-02-23
2012-02-23La Sportiva has a new AT binding on the market and it's called the "La Sportiva RT Binding". We got the details from Cory at the Winter...replies0views2148
2012-02-23
2012-02-22Continuing with our timed release of beta on juicy gear for next season, here is the multi-talented Eric Henderson talking about the Dynafit big...replies0views3086
2012-02-22
2012-02-22Stoic is the house brand of the online gear retailer backcountry.com. As with most house brands the technology on the Bombshell Jacket is not name...replies0views3606
2012-02-22
2012-02-21The Pieps DSP (Digital Signal Processing) avalanche transceiver is a three-antenna digital transceiver with masking capabilities. At 60 meters the...replies0views3506
2012-02-21
2012-02-21It looks like Atomic have been busy creating a new quiver of skis. We spoke with them at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show about the Atomic Drifter...replies0views3742
2012-02-21
2012-02-20We spoke to the folks at Outdoor Research about some of there new Fall 2012 backcountry skiing specific products while at the Outdoor Retailer...replies0views4476
2012-02-20
2012-02-18Mountain Hardwear was showing off the new Ghost Whisperer Down Sweater at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City a few weeks back...replies0views3634
2012-02-18
2012-02-17We have already reviewed the Ibex Equipo Jacket here so check that out if you are interested in the full monty. Because the jacket and pants are...replies0views2933
2012-02-17
2012-02-17Considering an airbag packpack? Here's a preview of the Float 36 airbag backpack by Back Country Access. Backcountryskiingcanada.com will be...replies0views2407
2012-02-17
2012-02-17We’ve been running the Ibex Equipo Jacket for most of this season and are very pleased with how it performs on strenuous ski tours. It seems...replies0views3275
2012-02-17
2012-02-17Salomon was showing off their new Quest 120 AT Boot at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show last month and we were there to hear what they had to...replies0views2854
2012-02-17
2012-02-16Some more news for ya' out of the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Utah last month. La Sportiva has some new skis for everyone to salivate...replies0views5188
2012-02-16
2012-02-16The North Face has a few new ABS products coming out for Fall 2012, specifically the Powder Guides ABS Vest and the Patrol 24 ABS Pack. We Caught...replies0views8815
2012-02-16
2012-02-16PRECAUTIONARY RECALL OF OLDER SNOWPULSE CARTRIDGES THis just out, have a read to see if it affects you: The Snowpulse cartridges for the...replies0views2643
2012-02-16
2012-02-14Endeavor Snowboard Design is a small grassroots company run out of Vancouver BC with the ambitious goal of making the best snowboards in the...replies1views4118
2012-02-14
2012-02-14Here, Ryan Green from Rossi, gives us the "elevator pitch" on the Rossignol Super 7 skis for 2012/2013. A heck of a nice looking ski and we are...replies0views3092
2012-02-14
2012-02-12Kim Miller, CEO at Scarpa North America, was kind enough to give us the lowdown on the new line-up for Scarpa. We're already big fans of the...replies4views3726
2012-02-19
2012-02-11I would say that sore feet are one of the most common complaints you hear from skiers, perhaps third most common, after – no fresh snow and...replies0views3335
2012-02-11
2012-02-11While at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show a few weeks back we got the run through of the new Volkl Touring Ski line up: the Nunataq, the...replies0views3501
2012-02-11
2012-02-10Having just returned from the Winter Outdoot Retailer Show in Salt Lake City Utah we have a heap of new gear review news and vids to share with...replies0views2654
2012-02-10
2012-02-10Stoic is the house brand of the giant online gear retailer backcountry.com. They bill their Stoic Bombshell Bib Pants as “Technical,...replies0views4064
2012-02-10