this pack rocks. plenty of room for all day rides but a great suspension design keeps it light on your back. i've been riding all kinds of stuff from XC-ish longer rides to lift served laps without feeling the need to take it off. the back panel keeps you well ventilated, the shoulder straps allow a great range of movement, and the helmet carry while designed for regular lids doubles as an awesome fullface carrier. get one!

This pack is sick, great pockets, and the hydration system is awesome. Sweet gear straps outside, low profile. Doesn't quite fit my full face in the pocket, but you can attach it easily elsewhere.

Great looking jersey, feels very durable (already snagged it on a bunch of trees, no rips or pilling), got nice arm vents, plus the goggle wipe inside the seam is awesome!

Sweet jersey, nice and durable, looks awesome, plus the goggle wipe on the inside seam is a SICK feature. Keeps ya cool even in the UT heat.

Awesome goggles, don't fog at all when you're moving, and don't stay fogged when you aren't. Great lenses, have worked nice in all conditions for me, look awesome too. The only thing I can complain about is the strap has stretched a bit, not a huge issue though, don't think it will affect performance.

Sweet helmet, looks awesome, not to heavy, gets the job done for sure. Grab one, because who needs to spend $500 on a helmet?

This is an amazing jacket, Seth has it right! The waterproofing/breathability is unmatchable, and compared to other eVent 2L shells that I have owned, this material feels so much more durable as well as the noticeable performance upgrade. I am 6'1, and went with an XL. While it is very close to being to big (and I like baggy stuff), it is good with some layers and looks fine with a pack on. If you want something a bit more fitted, go with a L or even M. Amazing jacket though!

Way to heavy for a 15 DIN binding. Spend a couple extra dollars and get the FKS/Pivot 14 or 18, you will be stoked.

They hold you in, they release when they need to, but jesus are they heavy, and the large mounting footprint on the back messes with flex a bit (not really to noticeable). Spend $100 more and get the FKS/Pivot.

If the silver isn't flashy enough for ya, check out the Rossi FKS 140. These are probably the best bindings ever built for park skiers, being light, strong, and safe. They brought em back for a reason.

Same as the Rossi FKS 180, these destroy anything you can throw at em. They pretty much rule the charts across binding competition, being lighter, safer, stronger etc than most other high din bindings.

For a lightweight alternative to the 180, go for these. The toe piece is primarily plastic, so if you like to break stuff, upgrade to the 180's but for the mere mortal, these should work. The new wide brake makes it so you don't have to worry about braking a brake. Definitely a must for any serious jibber.

There's a reason they brought these back. For an 18 din, full metal binding, these are light (it's all relative), and are easier on your knees than anything else out there. The new and improved wide brake is really the only difference, as well as the wider jigs sent to shops for a more precise mount on fat skis. Simply the best!

This is the best thing ever. Seriously.

Took me about ten minutes playing around with it to figure out how to switch modes/resolutions etc. Hopefully I'll come up with some screenshots or something after I really get to use it.

These are the industry standard for climbing skins. They will work for you, no matter what. The only thing I can see being a possible issue is the glue wearing out, as it seems to have lost a bit of stick after a few days. Still, that is a fairly easy fix.

Wow this is the best day pack ever! I had a Covert Avalung last year and thought it was perfect, but man was I wrong. This holds everything you need for a day tour (shovel/probe, skins on the way down, an extra layer/gloves, goggles, some munchies, H20 bladder) and still cinches down super tight when you need to use it for lift accessed. The BD Deploy 7 shovel fits in the front pocket like they were designed with each other in mind (maybe?), and the Avalung really doesn't bother you as long as you have a couple layers on, though if you are wearing it over a single base layer or something I could see it being annoying. I'm 6'1, pretty skinny, and the M/L fits just right. Plenty of room for adjustment from my size either way. It also has a rigid wire internal frame to keep it from getting weird bulges. The only thing I have found off is that it won't fit a full 100oz Camelbak on the hanger, but with a bit of that gone it will slide in and hang on. All in all it is a phenomenal product.

I used these today for the first time. Went up LCC to do some touring, and used these exclusively on the way up. They seem to be more durable than most crappy liners, and the goat pattern on the palm is super tacky. They were good and breathable, and kept the water out until I got into some deeper snow and fell over a couple times! Obviously, once I reached an upper elevation, shaded area my hands got cold, but these are most certainly not meant to keep you warm on their own. Better than the rest for sure.

After I got frustrated one morning with not even being able to feel my hands and losing all dexterity, I decided I needed something better. After a couple days of storm skiing at Snowbird, these have proven to be the best. I haven't been cold, or even wet, once. They are not as bulky as a lot of super warm gloves, as the GTX/primaloft combo packs a ridiculous 1-2 punch, and still allow you a great amount of movement. They fit pretty true to size, normally I am a medium type hand but I went with the large and they fit the BC.com liner gloves underneath like they were meant to be paired together. I can't say enough good things about these! I can feel my hands again!

These things are idiot proof. Haven't put them through a whole lot of skiing yet, but what I've done has been sick. The only thing I can really see being an issue is buildup of ice in the walk to ski transfer, but that can be easily chipped away with a pole. Also they are a bit high off the ground, but after a couple runs in soft snow and even groomers I really haven't noticed it.

I got these a few days ago, and have used them for a couple days at the Bird. While they aren't as light as I expected, they are definitely sturdier and more durable. The grip is great and the flicklock mechanism is pretty incredible. Pow baskets are super nice as well. Considering they are cheaper than most "high end" poles, I don't know why you wouldn't go for these. If you can only afford one pair of poles for resort/side/backcountry, definitely grab these!

Strong, fairly light, nice handle. Fits very well into a BD Outlaw Avalung pack in the front pocket. Serves it's purpose well, which is all that matters for avy gear.

Just picked these up, and out of the box I was worried they'd be to small. That's coming from and ex racer, who's used to jamming his foot into boots that are 3 full US sizes to small. I wear around a size 9.5-10 street shoe, and went with the 26.0. Well, I took them into the shop, and got the Intuition liners heat molded. Holy shit. I put the boots back on after molding, and they "fit like a glove". They went from being jammed in and painful to the nicest fit ever, while still being good and tight for the performance you want. The moral is size down, and no matter what, have them heat molded. Also, the level of customization on these boots is insane. they're pretty amazing.

I haven't actually used this for skiing yet, but have been using it for biking and it's great. No issues at all, POC makes a sick, safe product.

This is definitely one of the best probes for any area that gets a decent amount of snow. If you want to risk a buddy's life because you wanted to save a couple ounces, look elsewhere, but I'm led to believe that the extra couple feet is a lot more important than a couple ounces. It'll fold out quick, get through gnarly chunks of avy debris, and basically just do what it's designed to do, and in the situations you'll be using it, that's what matters most.

Damn, this thing is badass. If you're looking for something to dig your car out with, or build Chad's Gap with, this is the tool you need, and ignore the 4 star rating. If you want a shovel to get out into the backcountry with on your pack, unless you actually are a Pro in the Chugach, this probably isn't the way to go. It's pretty darn heavy, but the thing that would concern me is that I'm not sure whether it would fit into your average BC pack at all. It'll definitely dig whatever you need it to though, so if that's what you want, BUY THIS SHOVEL.

After finally getting these out in some real snow, the versatility continues to amaze me. I've skied them in everything from hardpack to 40 inches of fresh, and they can really do it all. I mounted with Dukes at +2 from the line (-3 from center) and the playfulness and ease they add to skiing everything is incredible. The +2 mount gives them some extra tail to land and sit back on if needed. Also have been touring for a few days, they are light enough even with Dukes that you can cover some pretty serious vert.

I went with a size large black in these to go with my Armada Inverse b/w jacket. The fabric isn't amazing, but seems durable and definitely adequate for the price you're paying. The vents are great for getting out and touring, and the pants don't seem especially heavy or hot (which are both good in my book). They have loops that line up with snaps on Armada jackets, and the overall quality and level of craftsmanship seems to be very, very high, which if you know Armada skis you've come to expect. My first impression is that these are a seriously worthwhile deal for what Backcountry is offering them for!

Just picked this thing up... holy shit. I got the black/white, with the black Quasar pants, and it and it looks fresh as... well, you know. Sweet pow skirt, snaps to keep your pants from sagging to much, amazing fabric, and extremely high quality craftmanship (read: it looks flawless) from a first year outerwear company is pretty damn cool. Hopefully I'll get some pics up when the pow starts to pile up.

It's the easiest to use, the most affordable, the best. Just look at all the people with red goats (our team) that have rated this thing highly. I really don't think anything more needs to be said. Just keep your eyes out for the Tracker 2, which should be hitting the store later this season.

I got a pair of these used last season. They look good, but unfortunately I haven't found them to be particularly waterproof or warm. I have them in the orange color, and have found that the color seriously bleeds over anything and everything when wet. Maybe a different color would be better.

This is such a sick helmet, especially considering how much it costs. with most similar quality helmets running at least $20-40 more, these things are bomber. The Brock Foam should be the new industry standard, as it's more breathable, rated for multiple impacts and is softer and more comfortable. They look good too, and if you're a steezy jibber who wants to rock a beanie under your dome piece, just snap out the dope knit liner. Definitely a great, great helmet usable for multiple sports and pursuits.

I consider these to be the standard around which other goggles are measured. You can't beat the performance and style offered by the crowbar, and they fit very well with most helmets (I own a Sweet Protection Rambler Beaked, I don't think I've ever seen a tighter fit on a helmet/goggle combo). They're expensive, but you are definitely paying for what you get.

These are a great goggle at a great price. Very durable, inexpensive, versatile, and good looking. The lenses aren't amazing, but at least you arent paying $40+ for every lense.

Nice, stylie pant with 20/20 rating... good waist adjustment feature, side vents work very well, excellent pant for all weather.

I used to own the Black Diamond Covert Winter Pack. The integrated Avalung is definitely a sick tool. This is a great pack to take up if you're planning on doing some hiking or skiing out of bounds, or even for short BC tours. I owned the older 22L pack in a L/XL (6'1, 175), which was a bit small for my taste, but the 32L, or the newer 30L, is a great do it all pack. The ski carry is awesome, adding a lot of stability over other packs I have used, and fits HUDGE skis (my Fatypus Alotta's, 140mm waist with a twin, fit tightly but well). Definitely the go to pack for day trips and sidecountry yoyoing. It even doubles as a summer hike/bike pack!

These things destroy anything and everything in their path. If you don't know what to expect when you show up at the hill in the morning, take these. Just don't expect to take them on the groomers, unless you're a beefy ex-racer who likes to keep the speed limit consistently above 40mph. The Dynastar Legend Pro XXL's kill it in the crud, pow, chop, mank, corn... you get the picture. I'm a 6'1, 175 pound ex-racer, and while they're heavy,they're a surprisingly nimble tool that really can do it all.