http://powdermag.com/features/stuff/ en-us It might not have offered classic Wasatch powder, but the Backcountry Basecamp on Friday, Jan. 26, which kicked off this year’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Tradeshow, offered retailers—and privileged Powder magazine writers--an inside look at classic innovations hitting the shelves. We tried out as many skis and bindings as possible, taking them up the Millicent lift and even into the backcountry, before finally making it back to the Basecamp Party and a well-deserved (albeit 3.2) beer. For those who couldn’t make it there themselves, following is a sneak peak at what we unearthed (apart from unearthing a few rocks in the sub-average conditions). http://powdermag.com/features/stuff/or-wrapup stuff Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:02:00 EST http://powdermag.com/features/stuff/ntn-mini.jpg OUTDOOR RETAILER 2007: The latest and greatest from Utah Black Diamond’s roots are deeply embedded in the backcountry—climbing, alpinism and various earning turnisms. Which is why many skiers have traditionally placed BD skis into the telemark or AT-specific category, thinking they were skinny, lightweight tools for old bearded hippies who brewed tea from wild geraniums and aspen leaves. http://powdermag.com/features/stuff/bd-07lineup stuff Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:38:00 EST http://powdermag.com/features/stuff/bd-skis-mini.jpg BD SHOWS SOME WOOD: Black Diamond breaks a mold with its new ski lineup All the best women's gear for the '06-'07 ski season... http://powdermag.com/features/stuff/girls-gear-06 stuff Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:11:00 EST http://powdermag.com/features/stuff/girls-gear-06-mini.jpg HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: What to get your girl Whistler Heli-Skiing has been in operation for over 26 years, claiming the title of largest daily heli-ski operation in the world. With over 500 inches of powder per season, it is not hard to figure out why Whistler Heli-Skiing has experienced growth over the years. The terrain is expansive (429,936 acres) and variable, with steeps, trees, glaciers, and everything in between. Bottom line, Whistler Heli-Skiing combines deep powder and endless terrain with the ability to enjoy the nightlife of Whistler Village. http://powdermag.com/features/stuff/dreamseason-1 stuff Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:57:00 EST http://powdermag.com/features/stuff/whistler-heli-mini.jpg WHISTLER HELI SKIING: A look at the largest daily heli-ski operation in the world In the early 1960s Anatoly Pivarunas' portable ski lift was a sensation in the Soviet Union. The invention appeared in magazines and was used by skiers grateful to have a means up the hill. But the product was heavy and expensive and Pivarunas, living in the U.S.S.R., didn’t have infrastructure support to produce it on a larger scale. http://powdermag.com/features/stuff/portable-lift stuff Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:02:00 EST http://powdermag.com/features/stuff/skilift-mini.jpg MOBILE CHAIR: Don’t forget to pack the lift