Backcountry Skiing
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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 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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Backcountry Skiing 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 AT Bindings
Planning to spend time in the backcountry this season? Where do you start your in searching for the best pair of at...
How To Choose an Avalanche Airbag
What is an avalanche airbag, how do you choose one and how does it work? Below we look at the technology and point out...
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...Best Picks in Backcountry Skiing
Splitboards
Our testing takes place in the backcountry, by a team of talented experts; we then summarize our months of testing in...
Gaiters
Over the years, we've tested a dozen pairs of the top gaiters on the market to help you choose which ones to take on...
Splitboard Skins
Our expert team purchased and extensively tested 7 models of skins side by side to sort out the distinctions in key...
Avalanche Beacons
An avalanche beacon is an essential part of a backcountry ski kit. But which one is best for you? We purchased 10 of...
Climbing Skins
We have an enthusiastic, dialed team of climbing skin testers and draw on a thorough understanding of what is...
Backcountry Skis
We slogged, shredded, and sent on a deep list of 17 backcountry skis to deliver straight-shooting advice on the best...
Backcountry Ski Boots
We make thorough, authoritative comparisons of the best backcountry ski boots on the market. We have years of...
Alpine Touring (AT) Bindings
We thoroughly tested dozens of the best bindings on the market. Our team carefully compares and reports on our...
Avalanche Backpacks
We bought the best 13 avalanche airbag backpacks and tested them throughout several seasons in the backcountry. Our...
Backcountry Ski Poles
We purchased the 17 best backcountry ski poles currently available and tested them head-to-head. Whether you are a...
Splitboard Bindings
What's the best splitboard binding? We evaluated the market and purchased the top 7, testing them side by side to find...Recent Product Reviews in Backcountry Skiing
Top Pick
Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard Review
The Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard is a hard-charging freeride board that maintains its maneuverability in tight...
Editors' Choice
Jones Snowboard Ultralight Stratos Review
The Jones Ultralight Stratos is a highly capable daily driver that is suitable for experienced splitboarders, while...
Top Pick
Big Sky Skins Mohair Mix Persistence Review
The Big Sky Mohair Mix Persistence Skins are a lightweight offering from a small U.S. brand that is putting out some...
Best Buy
Voile Hyper Glide Review
The Voile Hyper Glide is not only a great value, but it is also just one of the best sets of climbing skins we have...
Editors' Choice
Pieps Pro IPS Review
The Pieps Pro IPS is a welcome upgrade to the Pieps lineup. Compared to other professional-level beacons we tested...
Editors' Choice
Mammut Barryvox S2 Review
In a game of minutes, seconds count, and the Mammut Barryvox S2 is one of the most capable beacons on the market. The...