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      GEAR OF THE YEAR

      In selecting our ‘Gear of the Year’ winners for each season, we are looking for things with a little special sauce. Gear that stood out and made for better days in the mountains. Though we were pretty happy with most of the stuff we tested, our winners for this past year were exceptional in their design and materials. Stay tuned for the springtime when we’ll add another batch after this season winds down.

      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2023/2024

      Scarpa F1 XT BootsGear of the Year 2024SCARPA F1 XT ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
      Date: Dec 6th 2023
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Scapra

      Read the full review here.

      Hagan Boost 99 POW SkisGear of the Year 2024HAGAN BOOST 99 POW SKIS
      Date: Dec 24th 2023
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Hagan

      Read the full review here.

      Ortovox Avabag LiTRIC Tour 30 Avalanche PackGear of the Year 2024ORTOVOX AVABAG LiTRIC TOUR 30 Avalanche Bag
      Date: Dec 5th 2023
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Ortovox

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      Scarpa Maestrale RS Alpine Touring BootsGear of the Year 2024SCARPA MAESTRALE ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
      Date: April 20th 2023
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Scapra

      Read the full review here.

      G3 FINDr R3 SkisGear of the Year 2024G3 FINDr R3 SKIS
      Date: Nov 16th 2023
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: G3

      Read the full review here.

      Ortovox 3L Ravine Shell Jacket and PantsGear of the Year 2024ORTOVOX 3L RAVINE SHELL JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Dec 4th 2023
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Ortovox

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      La Sportiva Solar II BootsGear of the Year 2024LA SPORTIVA SOLAR II ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
      Date: Dec 30th 2023
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: La Sportiva

      Read the full review here.

      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2022/2023

      Dynafit Free 107 Skis

      Gear of the YearDYNAFIT FREE 107 SKIS
      Date: April 3rd 2022
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Dynafit

      Read the full review here.

      Scarpa F1 GT Boots Gear of the YearSCARPA F1 GT ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
      Date: Dec 21st 2022
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Scarpa

      Read the full review here.

      Elan Ripstick Tour 104 Skis

      Gear of the YearELAN RIPSTICK TOUR 104 SKIS
      Date: Dec 20th 2022
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Elan

      Read the full review here.

      MEC Tour 32 BackpackGear of the YearMEC TOUR 32 BACKPACK 3.0
      Date: Dec 22th 2022
      Reviewer: Kai
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Equipment Company

      Read the full review here.

      Dynafit TLT X BootsGear of the YearDYNAFIT TLT X BOOTS
      Date: Dec 22nd 2022
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Dynafit

      Read the full review here.

      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2021/2022

      Volkl Rise Beyond 96 Skis

      Gear of the YearVOLKL RISE BEYOND 96 SKIS
      Date: Dec 25th 2021
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Volkl

      Read the full review here.

      La Sportiva Vanguard BootsGear of the YearLA SPORTIVA VANGUARD ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
      Date: Dec 27th 2021
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: La Sportiva

      Read the full review here.

      Plum OAZO Binding Gear of the YearPLUM OAZO BINDINGS
      Date: Dec 18th 2021
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link:  Plum

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      DPS Pagoda Tour 112RP Skis

      Gear of the YearDPS PAGODA TOUR 112RP SKIS
      Date: April 12th 2021
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: DPS Skis

      Read the full review here.

      Dalbello Quantum Free 110 Boots

      Gear of the YearDALBELLO QUANTUM FREE 110 ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
      Date: Dec 9th 2021
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Dalbello

      Read the full review here.

      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2020/2021

      Zag UBAC 102 Skis Gear of the YearZAG UBAC 102 SKIS
      Date: April 17th 2020
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: ZAG Skis

      Read the full review here.

      La Sportiva Vega BootsGear of the YearLA SPORTIVA VEGA ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
      Date: Dec 1st 2020
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: La Sportiva

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      G3 Poles Gear of the Year 2021G3 VIA CARBON, PIVOT & FIXIE POLES
      Date: Nov 15th 2020
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: G3

      Read the full review here.

      Black Diamond Helio 350 Bindings Gear of the Year 2021BLACK DIAMOND HELIO 350 BINDINGS
      Date: Dec 8th 2020
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link:  Black Diamond

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      Osprey Seolden Pro Avalanche Airbag PackGear of the Year 2021OSPREY SOELDEN PRO AVALANCHE AIRBAG PACK
      Date: Jan 2nd 2021
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Osprey

      Read the full review here.

      Scarpa F1 LT Alpine Touring BootsGear of the YearSCARPA F1 LT ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
      Date: Dec 29th 2020
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Scarpa

      Read the full review here.

      Elan Ripstick 106 Skis Gear of the YearELAN RIPSTICK 106 SKIS
      Date: Mar 24th 2020
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Elan Skis

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2020

      Jobe Neva Aero 12.6 Stand Up Paddle Board Gear of the Year AwardJOBE NEVA AERO 12.6 STAND UP PADDLE BOARD
      Date:       May 25th 2020
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Jobe

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      Suunto 9 Baro GPS WatchGear of the Year AwardSUUNTO 9 BARO GPS WATCH
      Date:       May 24th 2020
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Suunto

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      Arc'teryx Nuclei FL JacketGear of the Year AwardARC'TERYX NUCLEI FL JACKET
      Date: March 29th 2020
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review here.

      Sierra Designs Meteor Lite 3 Tent Gear of the Year AwardSIERRA DESIGNS METEOR LITE 3 TENT
      Date: May 8th 2020
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Sierra Designs

      Read the full review here.

      Peak Design Travel Tripod Gear of the Year AwardPEAK DESIGN TRAVEL TRIPOD
      Date: Mar 13th 2020
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Peak Design

      Read the full review here.

      Mountain Hardwear Phantom -9C Sleeping Bag Gear of the Year AwardMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR PHANTOM -9 SLEEPING BAG
      Date:       May 13th 2020
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      NRS Quiver 10.4 Stand Up Paddle Board Gear of the Year AwardNRS QUIVER 10.4 STAND UP PADDLE BOARD
      Date:       May 2nd 2020
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: NRS

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      The North Face Summit L5 LT Futurelight JacketGear of the Year AwardTHE NORTH FACE SUMMIT L5 LT FUTURELIGHT JACKET
      Date: May 13th 2020
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: The North Face

      Read the full review here.

      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2019/2020

      Blizzard Zero G 105 Skis Gear of the Year AwardBLIZZARD ZERO G 105 SKIS
      Date: Mar 9th 2019
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Blizzard

      Read the full review here.

      Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12 Bindings Gear of the Year AwardMARKER KINGPIN M-WERKS 12 BINDINGS
      Date: Nov 27th 2019
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Marker

      Read the full review here.

      La Sportiva Skorpius CR BootsGear of the Year AwardLA SPORTIVA SKORPIUS CR BOOTS
      Date: Nov 27th 2019
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: La Sportiva

      Read the full review here.

      Arcteryx Proton LTGear of the Year AwardARCTERYX PROTON LT
      Date: Nov 7th 2019
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Arcteryx

      Read the full review here.

      Spot X 2-way Satellite Messenger Gear of the Year AwardSPOT X 2-WAY SATELLITE MESSENGER
      Date: Oct 7th 2019
      Reviewer: Sarah
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Globalstar

      Read the full review here.

      Outdoor Research Illuminate Down Hoody Gear of the Year AwardOUTDOOR RESEARCH ILLUMINATE HOODY
      Date: Nov 8th 2019
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Outdoor Research

      Read the full review here.

      G3 MINIMIST SkinsGear of the Year AwardG3 MINIMIST SKINS
      Date: Jan 6th 2020
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: G3 - Genuine Guide Gear

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      Elan Ripstick 102 W Skis Gear of the YearELAN RIPSTICK 102 W SKIS
      Date: Jan 6th 2020
      Reviewer: Marian
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Elan Skis

      Read the full review here.

      OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2019

      Altra Kayenta Shoes Gear Of The Year AwardALTRA KAYENTA SHOES
      Date: May 1st 2019
      Reviewer: Marian
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Altra

      Read the full review here.

      Sea To Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Mat Gear Of The Year AwardSEA TO SUMMIT SLEEP SYSTEM
      Date: April 23rd 2019
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Sea To Summit

      Read the full review here.

      Hydro Flask 24 L Soft Cooler ToteGear Of The Year AwardHYDRO FLASK 24 L SOFT COOLER TOTE
      Date: May 6th 2019
      Reviewer: Ken
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Hydro Flask

      Read the full review here.

      Mystery Ranch Sphinx 60 Women’s Backpack Gear Of The Year AwardMYSTERY RANCH SPHINX WOMEN'S PACK
      Date: April 22nd 2019
      Reviewer: Sarah
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mystery Ranch

      Read the full review here.

      Arc'teryx Aerios FL Mid GTX Shoes Gear Of The Year AwardARC'TERYX AERIOS FL MID GTX SHOES
      Date: May 7th, 2019
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review here.

      Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tent Gear Of The Year AwardBIG AGNES TIGER WALL 2 PLATINUM TENT
      Date: May 13th, 2019
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Big Agnes

      Read the full review here.

      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2018/2019

      Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour BootsGear Of The YearDYNAFIT HOJI PRO TOUR TOURING BOOTS
      Date: Dec 6th 2018
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Dynafit

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      Mammut Barryvox S TransceiverGear Of The Year AwardMAMMUT BARRYVOX S TRANSCEIVER
      Date: Dec 12th 2018
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mammut

      Read the full review here.

      G3 Cabrio 30 AR PackGear Of The YearG3 CABRIO 30 AR PACK
      Date: Dec 26th 2018
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: G3

      Read the full review here.

      Jones Mind Expander SnowboardGear Of The Year AwardJONES MIND EXPANDER SNOWBOARD
      Date: Dec 31st 2018
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 10/10
      Product Link: Jones Snowboards

      Read the full review here.

      Therm-a-rest Oberon Sleeping BagGear Of The Year AwardTHERM-A-REST OBERON SLEEPING BAG
      Date: Nov 1st 2018
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Therm-A-Rest

      Read the full review here.

      Scarpa Gea RS BootsGear Of The YearSCARPA GEA RS ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
      Date: Jan 1st 2019
      Reviewer: Marian
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Scarpa

      Read the full review here.

      OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2018

      Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Sleeping BagGear of the YearMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR GHOST WHISPERER SLEEPING BAG 
      Date: May 22nd 2018
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      Yeti Hopper Flip 18Gear of the YearYETI HOPPER FLIP 18 COOLER
      Date: May 18th 2018
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Yeti

      Read the full review here.

      Sea to Summit Duffel Bags Gear of the YearSEA TO SUMMIT DUFFLE BAGS
      Date: May 22nd 2018
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Sea To Summit

      Read the full review here.

      Sierra Designs Sweet Suite Tent Gear of the YearSIERRA DESIGNS SWEET SUITE 2 TENT
      Date: Mar 5th, 2018
      Reviewer: Marian
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Sierra Designs

      Read the full review here.

      AfterShokz Trekz AirAFTERSHOKZ Gear of the Year TRKEZ AIR 
      Date: April 18th 2018
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: AfterShokz

      Read the full review here.

      Danner Explorer 650Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2018DANNER EXPLORER 650
      Date: May 30th 2018
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Danner

      Read the full review here.

      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2017/2018

      Pieps Micro TransceiverGear of the Year 2018PIEPS MICRO TRANSCEIVER
      Date: Dec 8th 2017
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Pieps

      Read the full review here.

      Garmin Fenix 5XGear of the Year 2018GARMIN FENIX 5X GPS WATCH
      Date: Sept 27th 2017
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Garmin

      Read the full review and view the video here.

      Arc'teryx Sphene JacketGear of the Year 2018ARC'TERYX SPHENE JACKET
      Date: Sept 12th 2016
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review here.

      Salomon MTN Bindings Gear of the Year 2018SALOMON MTN BINDINGS
      Date: Oct 30th 2017
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Salomon

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      MSR Remote 2 TentGear of the Year 2018MSR REMOTE 2 4 SEASON TENT
      Date: Oct 25th 2017
      Reviewer: Tom
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: MSR

      Read the full review here.

      Mystery Rach Patrol 35 PackGear of the Year 2017MYSTERY RANCH PATROL 35 PACK
      Date: Oct 16th 2017
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mystery Ranch

      Read the full review here.

      OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2017

      Giro Switchblade MIPS Helmet Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearGIRO SWITCHBLADE MIPS HELMET
      Date: June 1st, 2017
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Giro

      Read the full review here.

      Scarpa Crux and Cosmo Shoe Review Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearSCARPA CRUX AND COSMO SHOES
      Date: May 9th, 2017
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Scarpa

      Read the full review here.

      Kuat NV 2.0 Bike RackBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearKUAT NV 2.0 BIKE RACK
      Date: June 2nd 2017
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Kuat

      Read the full review here.

      Sierra Designs Flash 3FL Tent Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearSIERRA DESIGNS FLASH 3FL TENT
      Date: May 8th, 2017
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Sierra Designs

      Read the full review here.

      Kovea Hydra StoveBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearKOVEA HYDRA STOVE
      Date: May 15th 2017
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Kovea

      Read the full review here.

      AKU SUPERALP GTX BootsBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearAKU SUPERALP GTX BOOTS
      Date: April 28th 2017
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: AKU

      Read the full review here.

      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2016/2017

      G3 FINDr 102 Skis

      Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearG3 FINDR 102 SKIS
      Date: Nov 21st 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 10/10
      Product Link: G3

      Read the full review here.

      Mountain Equipment Spectre Pants Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearMOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT SPECTRE PANTS
      Date: Jan 3rd 2017
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Mountain Equipment

      Read the full review here.

      Revo Guide II Glasses Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearREVO GUIDE II SUNGLASSES
      Date: Dec 20th, 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Revo

      Read the full review here.

      Osprey Kamber 32 and Kresta 30 PacksBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearOSPREY KRESTA 30 & KAMBER 32 PACKS
      Date: Dec 26th 2016
      Reviewer: Aimie
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Osprey

      Read the full review here.

      Dynafit Chugach Windstopper JacketBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearDYNAFIT CHUGACH WINDSTOPPER JACKET
      Date: Oct 13th 2016
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Dynafit

      Read the full review here.

      La Sportiva Spectre 2.0 AT Boots Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearLA SPORTIVA SPECTRE 2.0 ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
      Date: Dec 16th 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 10/10
      Product Link: La Sportiva

      Read the full review here.

      OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2016

      Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum TentBig Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum TentBIG AGNES FLY CREEK PLATINUM TENT
      Date: May 2nd 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Big Agnes

      Read the full review here.

      Rab Infinity 300 Sleeping BagRab Infinity 300 Sleeping Bag RAB INFINITY 300 SLEEPING BAG
      Date: May 2nd 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Rab

      Read the full review here.

      Sweet Protection Bushwhacker Carbon MIPS HelmetSweet Protection Bushwhacker Carbon MIPS HelmetSWEET PROTECTION BUSHWHACKER CARBON MIPS HELMET
      Date: May 3rd 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Sweet Protection

      Read the full review here.

      Sea To Summit UltraLight MatSea To Summit Ultralight MatSEA TO SUMMIT ULTRALIGHT MAT
      Date: April 29th 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Sea To Summit

      Read the full review here.

      Boardworks Shubu Raven Inflatable Stand-up PaddleboardBoardworks Shubu Raven Inflatable Stand-up PaddleboardBOARDWORKS SHUBU RAVEN INFLATABLE STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD
      Date: May 18th 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating9/10
      Product Link: Boardworks

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      Thule T2 Pro Bike RackThule T2 Pro Bike Rack THULE T2 PRO BIKE RACK
      Date: May 16th 2016
      Reviewer: Aimie
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Thule

      Read the full review here.

      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2015/2016

      Volkl V-werk BMT 109 Skis

      Backcountry Skiing Gear of the year

      VOLKL V-WERKS BMT 109 SKIS
      Date: Dec 22nd 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Volkl

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      G3 Ion 12 BindingBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearG3 ION 12 ALPINE TOURING BINDINGS
      Date: Dec 15th 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: G3

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      Salomon Mountain LAB HelmetSalomon Mountain LAB HelmetSALOMON MOUNTAIN LAB HELMET
      Date: Dec 15th 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Salomon

      Read the full review here.

      Black Diamond Recon Jacket & PantsBlack Diamond Recon Jacket & PantsBLACK DIAMOND RECON JACKET & PANTS
      Date: Dec 28th 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Black Diamond

      Read the full review here.

      Sea To Summit UltraLight MatIcebreaker Zone One Sheep SuitICEBREAKER ZONE ONE SHEEP SUIT
      Date: Jan 2nd 2016
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Icebreaker

      Read the full review here.

      Montbell Mirage ParkaMontbell Mirage Parka​MONTBELL MIRAGE PARKA
      Date: Dec 15th 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Montbell

      Read the full review here.

      OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2015

      Garmin Fenix 3 GPS WatchBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearGARMIN FENIX 3 GPS WATCH
      Date: June 16th 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Garmin

      Read the full review and view the video here.

      Mountain Hardwear Hyperlamina Spark sleeping Bag Review Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearMOUNTAIN HARWEAR HYPERLAMINA SPARK SLEEPING BAG
      Date: May 20th 2015
      Reviewer: Bruce
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      Osprey Aura AG Backpack ReviewBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearOSPREY AURA & ATMOS AG PACKS
      Date: June 15th 2015
      Reviewer: Jenny
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Osprey

      Read the full review here.

      Helinox Chair OneBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearHELINOX CHAIR ONE
      Date: May 25th, 2015
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Helinox

      Read the full review here.

      Mountain Hardwear Optic 2.5 TentBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR OPTIC 2.5 TENT
      Date: June 9th 2015
      Reviewer: Emily
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2014/2015

      Rab Neo Guide Jacket and PantsBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearRAB NEO GUIDE JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Jan 1st 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Rab

      Read the full review here.

      Thule Patagonia Black Hole Snow RollerBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearPATAGONIA BLACK HOLE SNOW ROLLER
      Date:       Dec 5th 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Patagonia

      Read the full review here.

      Osprey Kode 42L ABS Compatible PackBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearOSPREY KODE 42L ABS COMPATIBLE PACK
      Date: April 15th 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Osprey

      Read the full review and see the video here.

      Voile V6 SkisBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearVOILE V6 SKIS
      Date: Jan 7th 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Voile

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      Pieps DSP Pro Transceiver ReviewBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearPIEPS DSP PRO TRANSCEIVER
      Date: April 11th 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Peips

      Read the full review and watch the video here.

      Scarpa Evo F1Scarpa Evo F1SCARPA EVO F1 ALPINE TOURING BOOTS 
      Date: Jan 7th 2015
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Scarpa

      Read the full review here.

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      Mont Bell Down Hugger 900 Sleeping BagMONT BELL DOWN HUGGER 900 SLEEPING BAG
      Date: May 5th, 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mont Bell

      Read the full review here.

      Sierra Designs Lightning 2 UL TentGear of the YearSIERRA DESIGNS LIGHTNING 2UL TENT
      Date: May 24th, 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Sierra Designs

      Read the full review here.

      Platypus GravityWorks 4L Water FilterPlatypus GravityWorks 4L Water FilterPLATYPUS GRAVITYWORKS 4L WATER FILTER
      Date: Aug 15th 2014
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Platypus

      Read the full review here.

      Marmot Artemis Jacket ReviewGear of the YearMARMOT ARTEMIS JACKET
      Date: May 19th, 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Marmot

      Read the full review here.

      Sea To Summit Spark SP III Sleeping BagSea To Summit SparkSP III Sleeping BagSEA TO SUMMIT SPARK SP III DOWN SLEEPING BAG
      Date: May 16th, 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Sea To Summit

      Read the full review here.

      Scarpa Kinesis Pro GTX BootsScarpa Kinesis Pro GTX BootsSCARPA KINESIS PRO GTX BOOTS
      Date: Aug 13th, 2014
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Scarpa

      Read the full review here.

      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2013 / 2014

      Mountain Equipment Bastion Jacket ReviewBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2014MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT BASTION JACKET
      Date: Mar 3rd 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Equipment

      Read the full review here.

      La Sportiva Spectre AT Boot Review LA SPORTIVA SPECTREBackcountry_Skiing_Canada_Gear_Year_2014
      Date: Jan 20th 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: La Sportiva

      Read the full review and view the video here.

      Outdoor Research Floodlight Jacket ReviewBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2014OUTDOOR RESEARCH FLOODLIGHT JACKET
      Date: Dec 13th 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Outdoor Research

      Read the full review and view the video here.

      Scott LCG Goggle ReviewBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2014SCOTT LCG GOGGLES
      Date: Feb 4th, 2014
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Scott

      Read the full review here.

      DPS Wailer 112RP SkisDPS WAILER 112RP SKISBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2014
      Date: Mar 6th 2014
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: DPS

      Read the full review here.

      Mammut Element Barryvox Avalanche Transceiver Review Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2014MAMMUT ELEMENT BARRYVOX TRANSCEIVER
      Date: Nov 16th 2013
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mammut

      Read the full review here.

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      Sea To Summit Xt 2 Traverse 3D Down Sleeping Bag Review Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013SEA TO SUMMIT XT 2 TRAVERSE 3D SLEEPING BAG
      Date: July 3rd 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Sea To Summit

      Read the full review here.

      Switch Vision Sunglasses Review Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013SWITCH VISION AXO, LYNX AND B7 SUNGLASSES
      Date: Aug 8th, 2013
      Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Switch Vision

      Read the full review here.

      Mountain Hardwear Skyledge 3 DP Tent Review Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR SKYLEDGE 3 DP TENT
      Date: July 12th 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      Chrome Industries Soyuz Laptop Bag ReviewBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013CHROME SOYUZ LAPTOP BAG
      Date: Aug 29th, 2013
      Reviewer: Henry
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Chrome

      Read the full review here.

      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2012 / 2013

      Skilogik Yeti SkisBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013 SKILOGIK YETI SKIS
      Date: Mar 26th 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: SkiLogik

      Read the full review here.

      Mile High Mountaineering PowderKeg 32 packBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013MILE HIGH MOUNTAINEERING POWDERKEG 32 PACK
      Date: Jan 9th 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mile High Mountaineering

      Read the full review and see the video here.

      Suunto Ambit GPS Watch Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013SUUNTO AMBIT GPS WATCH
      Date: Dec 15th 2012
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Suunto

      Read the full review here.

      Dynafit One PX Alpine Touring boots Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013DYNAFIT ONE PX ALPINE TOURING BOOTS
      Date: Feb 19th 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Dynafit

      Read the full review and see the video here.

      OFF SEASON GEAR OF THE YEAR 2012

      oboze beartooth boot firebrand shoeBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012OBOZ BEARTOOTH BOOT AND FIREBRAND II SHOE
      Date: April 26th 2012
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 10/10
      Product Link: Oboz

      Read the full review here.

      Rab Kinetic Jacket and Rab Kinetic pantsBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012RAB KINETIC JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: June 16th 2012
      Reviewer: Curtis
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Rab

      Read the full review here.

      Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 Down Sleeping BagBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012MOUNTAIN HARWEAR PHANTOM 32 DOWN SLEEPING BAG 
      Date: June 12th 2012
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.

      Salewa MS Firetail Approach Shoe and Salewa MS Rapace GTX Light Mountaineering Boot Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012SALEWA MS FIRETAIL AND RAPACE GTX
      Date: Aug 30th, 2012
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Salewa

      Read the full review here.

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      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2011 / 2012

      Volkl Nunataq SkisBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012VOLKL NUNATAQ SKIS
      Date: Feb 23rd 2012
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Volkl

      Read the full review here.

      The North Face Patrol 34 PackBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012THE NORTH FACE PATROL 34 PACK
      Date: March 23th 2012
      Reviewer: Marian
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: The North Face

      Read the full review here.

      Pieps DSP transceiverBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012PIEPS DSP AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER
      Date: Oct 10th 2011
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 10/10
      Product Link: Peips

      Read the full review here.

      Dynafit Eruption Down JacketBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012DYNAFIT ERUPTION DOWN JACKET
      Date:       April 20th 2012
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Dynafit

      Read the full review here.

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      GEAR OF THE YEAR WINTER 2010 / 2011

      Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012OUTDOOR RESEARCH NORTHBACK GLOVES
      Date: Dec 27th 2010
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Outdoor Research

      Read the full review here.

      Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012WESTCOMB APOC JACKET
      Date: Feb 15th 2010
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Westcomb

      Read the full review here.

      Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012FIRST ASCENT FRONT POINT JACKET
      Date: April 23rd 2011
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: First Ascent

      Read the full review here.

      Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012SCARPA MAESTRALE ALPINE TOURING SKI BOOTS
      Date: April 23rd 2011
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Scarpa

      Read the full review and see the video here.

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