Backcountry Rendevous Gear Test

Backcountry and Outside Magazines joined forces for first ever Backcountry Rendezvous at Powder Mountain, Utah on March 24-30. The results of the biggest backcountry gear test ever will be published in September.

Valley Lodging at Wolf Creek and the Ogden/Weber Convention & Visitors Bureau assisted in attracting the publications to Powder Mountain. By staging the tests at Powder Mountain, Backcountry was able to bring in its entire editorial staff and seasoned testers from across the nation.

Outside Magazine, dedicated to the active lifestyle since 1978, is joining the Backcountry test for one reason: authenticity. "I'm really excited to team up with Backcountry Magazine this season," says Sam Moulton, editor of Outside Magazine's Buyer's Guides. "It's better for everybody. Manufacturers only have to mount up and send one fleet of skis, boots, and bindings. But the biggest benefit will be the end product. By joining forces, and sharing testers, data, and our respective expertise, each magazine will be able to provide our readers what they want-more in-depth and authoritative reviews."

"What makes us special," says Powder Mountain Director of Public Relations Carolyn Daniels, "is an additional 2,700 acres of powder served only by shuttle, snowcat, or skins." Testers should find prime testing conditions-Powder's already seen 347 inches of snow fall through Valentines Day. "Our reputation is for untracked pow," says Daniels, "and our loyal fans are the same people who read Backcountry and Outside. What a perfect match."

Hopes are that the Backcountry Rendezvous will return to Pow Mow next season.

For more info go to

http://www.backcountrymagazine.com/pmt_skitest_mar08.html

http://www.ogdenvalleymagazine.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&id=63