Backcountry Skiing Reviews
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If you’ve graduated from shredding at the resort and are ready to start breaking trail, you’ll need to be as prepared as possible. Don’t fret, we've spent thousands of hours testing the top avalanche beacons and best walkie talkies you’ll need for the backcountry. We’ve also bought and tested the top ski jackets, have a detailed comparison review of ski pants, and crammed our feet repeatedly to get you the best ski boots review on the web. Best backcountry skis? Of course, the best backcountry skis right here.
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Best Avalanche Beacons of 2024
An avalanche beacon is an essential part of a backcountry ski kit. But which one is best for you? We purchased 10 of...
Best Avalanche Airbag Packs of 2024
We bought the best 11 airbags and tested them throughout several seasons in the backcountry. Our review highlights...
Best Backcountry Skis of 2024
We have a broad and deep team, decades of experience (and nearly a decade of direct review data to draw on), and test...
Best Gaiters of 2024
We tested a dozen pairs of the top gaiters on the market to help you choose which ones to take on your next trail run...
Best Backcountry Ski Poles of 2024
We purchased the 16 best backcountry ski poles currently available and tested them head-to-head. Whether you are a...
Best Climbing Skins of 2024 for Backcountry Skiing
Buying backcountry ski climbing skins should not be an afterthought. But it also shouldn't be mystifying or complex...
Best Backcountry Ski Bindings of 2024
Touring bindings offer an excellent opportunity to save weight and enhance your experience and safety. However...
Best Backcountry Ski Boots of 2024
We have tough and discerning feet, firmly attached to a team of accomplished and motivated backcountry skiers. That...
Best Splitboard Bindings
What's the best splitboard binding? We evaluated the market and purchased the top 7, testing them side by side to find...
Best Splitboard Climbing Skins
Our expert team purchased and extensively tested 7 models of skins side by side to sort out the distinctions in key...
Best Splitboards For Backcountry Snowboarding
Our testing takes place in the backcountry, by a team of talented experts; we then summarize our months of testing in...Backcountry Skiing Reviews Learning Center
How to Find Your Perfect Pair of Backcountry Touring Skis
All-mountain, powder touring, randonnee racing, touring, snowshoes - which fits your style of adventure? Here we help...
How to Choose Backcountry Ski Poles
Are you getting into backcountry skiing or snowboarding? Then you are probably wondering if backcountry ski poles are...
How To Choose an Avalanche Beacon
How do avalanche beacons work and what are the important features to consider? This article will explain the context...
How to Choose Backcountry Ski Boots
Backcountry ski boots bear the weight of a heavy task. Not only do they need to be lightweight and flexible on the up...
How to Choose Gaiters
Love 'em or not, there is a lot to know about this simple outdoor accessory. If you are thinking about trying them for...
How to Choose Backcountry Climbing Skins
"Climbing skins". The mystical, magical carpets of backcountry ascension are a funny product too. They all do...Recent Gear Reviews in Backcountry Skiing Reviews
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Black Diamond Recon X Review
The Recon X offers the best combination of speed, accuracy, and ease of use, making it the most user-friendly beacon...
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Backcountry Access Tracker4 Review
The Backcountry Access Tracker4 is the latest in BCA's popular line of avalanche transceivers, offering several small...
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Ortovox LiTRIC Freeride 28L Review
The Ortovox Litric Freeride 28L is an exceptional avalanche airbag pack that we like more and more with every use...
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Arva Switch Ride 18L & Tour 32L Review
The Arva Switch Ride 18L & Tour 32L is a reasonably affordable, two-in-one modular pack system. The carbon...
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Pomoca Free Pro 2.0 Review
We grant the Pomoca Free Pro 2.0 one of our niche awards. This is a tool for the skier seeking optimum efficiency and...
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Pomoca Climb Pro S Glide Review
The Pomoca Climb Pro S Glide are the best skins we know of. We aren't alone in regarding them highly. They optimize...
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Dynafit TLT X Review
The Dynafit TLT X is the latest flagship model in a long line of uphill-oriented ski boots. Dynafit has pushed...
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Black Diamond ATK Raider 12 Review
The ATK Raider 12 is the best all-around ski touring binding we have tested to date. Over are the days of having to...
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Marker Duke PT 12 Review
This is the most downhill-optimized binding we have tested. Among all the others that come close, it is the most...
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Salomon QST Echo 106 Review
The Salomon QST Echo 106 is a high-performance downhill ski for fit humans powering their own ascents and descents. It...
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Atomic Backland 100 Review
The Atomic Backland 100 is our new favorite lightweight backcountry ski. It is the latest and greatest ski for any and...
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Lange XT3 120 Review
We grant the Lange XT3 120 one of our more specialized awards. It is an excellent product but is really only...
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Spark R&D Arc Pro Review
The Spark R&D Arc Pro is our favorite binding yet. It is the winner of our Editors' Choice Award because of its...
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Spark R&D Surge Pro Review
The Spark R&D Surge Pro is a lighter, more responsive version of Spark's already excellent Surge. Spark used...
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Weston Backcountry Backwoods Splitboard Review
The Weston Backwoods takes home our top award. It's designed with a powder shape and is outfitted with freeride...
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G3 Splitboard+ Universal Review
The G3 Splitboard+ Universal finds the coveted and fine line of grip and glide, which gives it incredible versatility...
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Rab Muztag GTX Review
The Rab Muztag GTX is one of our favorite gaiters for heavy-duty use. It is fully waterproof and easily adjustable...
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REI Co-op Backpacker Low Review
The REI Backpacker Low is a super sturdy, mid-height gaiter that will keep your feet and ankles warm and dry in any...
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Jones Nomad PRO Review
The Jones Nomad Pro is the best mohair blended skin for Jones splitboard users. The mohair nylon mix gives a good...
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