- When does Backcountry run its biggest sales?
- Backcountry discounts deepest at end-of-season clearance, typically late winter into spring for snow gear and late summer for hiking and camping. Steep & Cheap, its outlet, runs markdowns year-round on past-season colors and sizes.
- Is Steep & Cheap cheaper than Backcountry's main site?
- Usually yes for the same item. Steep & Cheap is Backcountry's clearance outlet, so prices there are marked down from the main site's list price, though selection is limited to overstock and past-season stock.
- What is Backcountry known for making?
- Its in-house label focuses on ski and snowboard outerwear, down jackets and layering pieces, sold alongside brands like Patagonia, Arc'teryx and The North Face. The BGA ALLIED Down Apres Parka and CrestCruiser Insulated Jacket are examples of its own insulated outerwear.
- What is Backcountry's return policy?
- Backcountry accepts returns on new, unused items with tags within its stated window, and Steep & Cheap purchases follow the same return process. Check the specific item page for final-sale exclusions before ordering.