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2024-03-14
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Pieps has a new transceiver coming to the North American market for the 2023/24 skis season and it looks to be a game changer.
The new...
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2024-03-14
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2024-03-12
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Dynastar’s new M-Tour 108 Skis are a part of the brand’s new range of M Skis which include the M-Free, M-Pro and M-Tour Skis. At the...
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2024-03-12
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2024-03-04
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Rossignol blew us away with their Blackops Sender Skis when they introduced these new freeride skis a few seasons ago. Scoring a 9.5/10 for their...
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2024-03-04
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2024-02-27
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If you like to spend your time bagging peaks in the high alpine, getting after mountaineering objectives, or committing to multi-day tours with a...
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2024-02-27
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2024-02-26
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The new Faction Agent 2 Skis are a versatile hybrid ski that are very adept at in-bounds skiing as well as ski touring. They are light enough to...
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2024-02-26
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2024-02-22
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The Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is taking place February 23-25 at Whitewater Ski Resort and Backcountry Skiing Canada is proud to once again be...
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2024-02-22
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2024-02-20
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With brands such as Volkl, Line, BCA, K2, Marker and Dalbello, Elevate Outdoor Collective is a powerhouse in the ski world. They are now...
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2024-02-20
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2024-02-19
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While not wanting to mess with success, Scarpa has kept the overall attributes of the GEA RS boots the same—they are still super lightweight...
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2024-02-19
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2024-02-15
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This is the second generation of the Pagoda Tour with their new performance-focused tour construction which debuted in 2020. This updated build...
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2024-02-15
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2024-02-12
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K2’s new Mindbender 130 BOA Boots combines the performance of a freeride boot with the features and weight of a touring boot to provide a...
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2024-02-12
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2024-02-05
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While the Apostle 106 Carbon Skis are not new to RMU’s line up they have been improved for the 2023/2024 edition. They have an updated...
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2024-02-05
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2024-02-03
The Raide LF 40L has quickly established itself as one of the premier backcountry ski/ splitboard packs on the market. Functional design coupled...
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2024-02-02
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Nutrition is an essential and often overlooked part of endurance training. No matter how, how hard or how often you are training none of it will...
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2024-02-02
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2024-02-01
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When Fritz Barthel, inventor of the pin binding, and pro skier Eric "Hoji" Hjorleifson put their heads together, only brilliant concepts...
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2024-02-01
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2024-01-29
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La Sportiva continues to impress with their latest Alpine Touring Boots, the Solar II. With an integrated BOA Fit System, micro-adjustable comfort...
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2024-01-29
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2024-01-23
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The BCA Float E2 Mtnpro Airbag Vest is a dedicated sled-specific airbag vest for alpine snowmobiling. It has all the features you would expect...
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2024-01-23
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2024-01-18
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Categorized as a light and fat freeride touring ski, the UBAC 112 is actually 114mm underfoot in the 184cm length, making it a full 12mm fatter...
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2024-01-18
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2024-01-16
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Scarpa’s F1 Boots set the standard for lightweight touring boots for us recreational backcountry skiers which is why they became a best...
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2024-01-16
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2024-01-10
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Hagan combined a fat rockered tip with generous camber underfoot and a fairly flat tail along with their 3D diminishing rib profile to create a...
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2024-01-10
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2024-01-08
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We first reviewed the Blizzard Zero G 95 Skis in 2016 and then in 2019, we reviewed the Blizzard Zero G 105 Skis with their new Carbon Drive 2.0...
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2024-01-08
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2024-01-07
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The Boundary Ridge Jacket and Bibs are designed for high-volume, high-output skiing and snowboarding in the toughest conditions. Mountain...
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2024-01-07
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2024-01-05
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The first thing you’ll notice about both the Ortovox 3L Ravine Shell jacket and pants is that they use a streamlined minimal design which is...
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2024-01-05
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2024-01-02
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The new Maestrale RS is the perfect blend of performance and backcountry functionality. Completely redesigned from the ground up, this new...
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2024-01-02
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2023-12-31
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As the year draws to a close there is no better time to announce our Gear of the Year Award Winners for the 2023/2024 Ski season.
Below you will...
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2023-12-31
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2023-12-30
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Ben.Davies
The future of snowsport helmets?
Whilst doing my usual gear nerd search this week, I came across this on social media. Anti Ordinary have...
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Ben.Davies
2023-12-30
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