Backcountry Equipment

Below we include a buying guide to the type of board that is more suited to backcountry than piste and the key safety equipment like transceiver, shovel and probe, which could save your life. Check out the guide and then see what great deals you can get by buying online.

Backcountry Snowboarding

Salomon Snowboards Womens F20 11/12

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The Salomon Women's F20 boots are sleek, low profile and ideal for intermediate riders looking for performance and close fitting comfort. By fusing the liner to the shell, Salomon have made the F20 li...

£119.00

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Salomon Snowboards Synapse 12/13

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The Synapse is designed for riders that want more response, durability and greater comfort levels. To meet these demands Salomon use their Level 3 liner, Mystic foot bed and Spring outsole. In additi...

£126.00

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Salomon Snowboards Faction 12/13

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The Faction is a stunning boot at a great price. Its got a Quick lock lace system that takes one pull to quickly fasten your boots and centre the tongue and Feel good liners that are good from the ge...

£78.00

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Salomon Snowboards Savage 12/13

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The Savage is a great all round boot featuring Salomons new Zone Lace locking. It allows you choose the fit you like across the upper and lower areas and do it quickly. As well as ease of use its als...

£119.00

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Salomon Snowboards Woman's F2.0 12/13

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The Salomon F2.0 is a Low Profile fit, high profile performance. Fusion Constructions means less materials and better board feel for cat-like response and a snug fit. Always get heel lift in the other...

£126.00

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Salomon Snowboards Pearl 12/13

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The Pearl is a great fitting boot at a great price. It features Salomons very simple but effective Quick Lock lacing System that speedily fastens your boots with one pull. Add to this a Feel Good Lin...

£78.00

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Salomon Snowboards Ivy 12/13

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The Ivy is a versatile boot with high levels of comfort and cushioning. Its also consistently one of our best sellers because the fit is exceptionally good year on year. This season it features Salomo...

£112.00

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Salomon Snowboards F4.0

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The F4.0 is the most advanced Salomon boot to date both in performance and looks. This space age looking boot boasts a unique Wrap lock lacing system that requires only one external lace that is fast...

£250.00

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Salomon Snowboards Synapse

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The Synapse is aimed at hard charging riders looking for long lasting durability and finger on the trigger response. Built on Salomons Spring Outsole, this boot incorporates dual density EVA to combin...

£200.00

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Salomon Snowboards Dialogue

Salomon Snowboards / Snowboard

The Dialogues out of box comfort and fit keep it consistently in our best seller list. Designed to survive 100+ days a season the Dialogue has a perfect mid flex making it so versatile for riding ever...

£190.00

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Snowboards for the backcountry

There are  a number of different boards to choose from here. All mountain boards, as the title suggests, perform anywhere on the mountain from groomed runs to backcountry. All mountain boards can be directional or twin tips. Splitboards are backcountry specific boards which essentially split in half to create two skis to allow climbing on untracked backcountry slopes. You then put the halves back together to ride downhill. If the idea of a splitboard doesn't appeal to you then look at Freeride which are designed for off piste and backcountry terrain. They are stiff boards and give you good stability when riding hardpack. Powder boards are, as the title suggests, very good in deep fluffy snow but also good in backcountry bowls. These offer wide waists and upturned tips and tails.

Backcountry boots

For many riders and skiers your boots will be one of the most important purchases that you make. If you have ever spent the day in the wrong boots you will know how painful this is. Boots will also vary enormously from the lacing system,liners and of course price. For backcountry riding stiffer boots are often preferred. Check out that the boot you are buying will also allow you not only to ride but also to potentially hike, split and climb.

Bindings

Probably one of the most important bits of your kit. It is essential that you get the right bindings for your boot and also your ability and style. A bindings flex is determined by the base plate and the highback. The stiffer the flex the more responsive, the softer the flex the more playful.If you are thinking of doing a little of everything then look for all mountain which will have a medium flex but for the steep and the deep, the challenging terrain of backcountry, opt for a stiffer flex.

Avalanche safety gear

When you decide to snowboard away from patrolled, groomed and avalanche controlled areas you need to accept that you are entering a potentially dangerous world. The least you should have on you is a transceiver, shovel and probe. And don't just get the gear, do get training on how to use it or a better idea is to go out with a guide, certainly if you are new to backcountry boarding.

Accessories

You will need a backpack that is comfortable to wear all day but will carry your safety gear and other provisions like first aid essentials and food supplies. Another good idea is to get hold of a multi tool that is small enough for you to carry but will help you make any technical adjustments that you need to. Polarized sunglasses can also be good for the climbing aspect of backcountry.