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Back Country Access (BCA) Float Packs Rise To The Top
Posted: December 21st, 2011
Who ever thought balloons would be on the backcountry packing list? Alright, not the kind you see at birthday parties but a compressed air self-deployed unit that fits in your… More
Plum Bindings
Posted: December 16th, 2011
The funny thing about patents is that while yours is active everyone else is engineering their own version of your product to be ready when your patent expires. Mousetrap factories… More
Rocky Mountaineers Meeting Features Avalanche Awareness Slideshow
Posted: December 12th, 2011
As we wait (not so) patiently for more snow to pile up in the backcountry we can get a little antsy. In our haste and/or inexperience to get to the… More
G3 Tonic
Posted: December 7th, 2011
If you’re like most of us–wish you could ski only powder, ski whatever you get–you’ll love this innovative all-mountain board. It’s designed for the soft stuff, but it’s still quick… More
Ski Rocker 101
Posted: December 1st, 2011
Early rise, full rocker, reverse camber, tip rocker, what does it all mean? For the backcountry enthusiast rocker is the new kid in town. But before we talk about rocker… More
Lou Dawson’s G3 Zen Oxide Review
Posted: November 30th, 2011
If you haven’t checked out Lou Dawson’s Wild Snow site it’s worth a look, we are excited to be selling G3’s skis this year, here is Lou’s take on the… More
Level 2 Avi Training In Missoula
Posted: November 29th, 2011
The Trail Head has been backcountry advocates since 1974, no matter the season or travel choice. Winter backcountry travel adds many more dangers to a trip. It doesn’t matter if… More
First Snow Falls On Missoula Valley
Posted: November 14th, 2011
Sure we’ve had a skiff here and there but last night was the first significant snowfall on the valley. We know that it won’t last (down low) but there is… More