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Gear Talk
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2011-05-23The Mountain Hardwear Drystein Jacket is a light and compact waterproof hard-shell/soft-shell jacket ideally suited to backcountry skiing. It...replies0views3569
2011-05-23
2011-05-23Mountain Hardwear's Snowtastic Jacket qualifies as a soft-shell but has more of the properties of a hard-shell, so we have placed this jacket...replies0views3381
2011-05-23
2011-05-21Recently I received a pair of RAMP’s Peace Pipes (179cm length, 146-112-134mm) and Beavers (179cm length, 131-100-119mm) to use, abuse and...replies0views2853
2011-05-21
2011-05-19The trend these days is to combine multiple fabrics together to create jackets which offer zones that have specific functions. The Marmot ROM...replies0views2862
2011-05-19
2011-05-17I've cut and pasted this from the Revelstoke Times Review. Great to hear of a local ski biz in the works. Cool concept too. Custom and...replies0views3697
2011-05-17
2011-05-16The Asulkan Cabin is situated at the head of the Asulkan Valley, in Glacier National Park, at 2100 metres, in the middle of some of the best...replies0views3228
2011-05-16
2011-05-14Most of this is such simple stuff, but it is going to make such a huge difference in the world of...replies2views2883
2011-05-21
2011-05-14Have you ever spent $200 on goggles and within the week they are full of scratches and dents? The manufacturer's supplied cloth case...replies0views4304
2011-05-14
2011-05-14Recently, Backcountryskiingcanada.com received a set of the new 2011/2012 Black Diamond Justice Skis to review and with the never-ending winter...replies0views3557
2011-05-14
2011-05-10Yesterday's press release stated that Black Diamond is reportedly getting ready to manufacture an apparel line to compliment it hard goods...replies0views2747
2011-05-10
2011-05-05They say 1lb on the foot is like 10lb on the back. I don't know if the math on this is true all I know is the more weight I carry the harder...replies0views3836
2011-05-05
2011-05-05We have done a pretty thorough video review on the Breath jacket from Dynafit. Check it out on our Gear Review page (and forgive us for...replies0views2335
2011-05-05
2011-05-04Skins are the kind of gear you want to be able to take for granted. If they are working fine, there’s not much need to think about them. If...replies0views2645
2011-05-04
2011-05-03Backcountry Access has been hard at work developing new products for 2011/2012 and perfecting others. They have a new line of skins, shovels and...replies0views3202
2011-05-03
2011-05-03Our good friends at BCA are having a Garage Sale, not the ordinary king of Garage Sale that has broken coffee makers and one snow tire for $20,...replies0views3089
2011-05-03
2011-04-27The Plum Guide Binding design is similar to other tech bindings on the market with the exception of weight, materials and a few innovations of...replies2views4296
2011-09-29
2011-04-25The First Ascent mantra is "Everything you need and nothing you don't". This is a solid foundation from which to build anything, it ensures...replies0views2607
2011-04-25
2011-04-24Adventure Medical Kits rely on the expertise of world authorities in wilderness medicine and survival techniques to develop and refine first-aid /...replies0views2551
2011-04-24
2011-04-23First Ascent brings together the breathability, comfort and windproof features of soft shell and the water proof qualities of a hard shell. A...replies0views2654
2011-04-23
2011-04-23Scarpa has teamed up with Dynafit and includes the “quick-step-in” inserts for the toe-hole engagement on tech bindings. The...replies0views2980
2011-04-23
2011-04-23We here at Backcountry Skiing Canada have been testing the G3 Manhattan ski for most of the season and are ready to share our thoughts. The...replies0views3090
2011-04-23
2011-04-22You either love or hate the look of the Skilogik top sheet designs (I don't understand how you couldn't love them personally). The...replies0views2798
2011-04-22
2011-04-17The Transcend GPS goggles from Zeal Optics is touted as the “world’s first GPS-enabled goggle”. The current model...replies0views3155
2011-04-17
2011-04-17Leslie Anthony needs little introduction. As the long-standing editor and writer for Powder Magazine, Creative Director for Skier magazine and...replies0views2569
2011-04-17
2011-04-17The Revo Guide glasses provide several design features that make them a functional winner while still being stylish enough to not make you look...replies0views3037
2011-04-17