You could call the Backcountry editors single-minded. While all our friends have been soaking in the summer sun and letting their goggle tans fade, we’ve been thinking about one thing and one thing only: backcountry skiing and riding. And after months of studying last winter’s testing notes, we’re getting ready to drop this year’s Gear Guide in September.
This year, we did things a little differently. In lieu of bringing 60 testers, techs and cooks to our week-long test at Powder Mountain, Utah, we held local mini tests across the country all season long. The results are 124 reviews of skis, splitboards, boots, bindings and apparel, including 35 Editors’ Choice Award winners. These are deep and detailed reviews of products we tested hard, with real and credible feedback from from testers in their home ranges, East to West.
Is my subscription up to date
Hi Ted, you can check on your subscription at https://backcountrymagazine.com/subscribe/ or email subscriptions@holpublications.com with questions.
Can I get just the gear guide only?
Hi Anthony,
You can order a copy of the Gear Guide at BackcountryMagazine.com/140.
Can recent subscribers also get in on the $26.95 annual subscription price?
Our subscription manager can help you with this. You can contact them at subscriptions@holpublications.com.
Zero, zip, nix, nada on telemark gear?
Hi Ziggy, we do include some telemark bindings in the Gear Guide.