Standout Backcountry Gear: Past, Present, & Future (ft. Vertical Playground)

Luke Koppa and Kara Williard talk with Trygve Sande, one of the founders of Vertical Playground (VPG), which is our Blister Recommended Shop in Oppdal, Norway, to get a read on the past, present, and future of backcountry gear. We discuss current trends; all-time pivotal pieces of gear; the most durable products; the easiest ones to use; gear that helps break down the barriers to entry; skiing in Norway; and last but not least, Trygve’s involvement and collaboration with Hoji and 4FRNT’s new concept ski.

RELATED LINKS:

Vertical Playground

GEAR:30 Ep.169: Vertical Playground, Oppdal Norway

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TOPICS & TIMES

VPG background (2:19)

Current Backcountry Trends (5:20)

All-Time Pivotal Gear (11:01)

Frame & Tech Bindings (13:09)

Most Durable Products? (20:46)

Top Products: Ease of Use (24:31)

Hoji Lock (25:31)

Dynafit Ridge Binding (31:11)

Performance-to-Weight Ratio (28:06)

Best Gear for Norway (31:26)

Backcountry Accessories (33:38)

Backpacks (35:20)

Backcountry Gear Demos (36:54)

Hoji & the Raven & 4FRNT Concept Ski (41:00)

Summer at VPG (47:19)

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