Review of ski touring new year predictions for 2016, how did Lou do with his crystal ball, re airbag backpacks and more.

New Salomon X-Alp skis, MTN binding and touring boot, all excellent backcountry skiing gear we give a first look and review.

Technical details for Arc’teryx Voltair airbag balloon avalanche backpack, safer ski touring with this battery operated fan rucksack.

Dynfit tech binding heel gap, shim, gauge 5.5 mm, 6 mm, 4 mm, what’s the setting for backcountry skiing and touring, and what about ski flex cambering?

Testing and evaluating classic tech ski touring bindings such as Dynafit and G3 ION to check release function and performance on the workbench.

Interview with Arcteryx footwear line manager Federico Sbrissa regarding Procline boots and general ski touring boot design philosophy.