Our randonnee binding collection here at WildSnow world headquarters holds a number of interesting classics and antiques. Silvretta 300 is beautiful — a simple and elegant plate binding designed for hard-core alpinism such as climb approaches or ski tours where weight is critical. (Thanks goes to Mark Worley for donating the 300s). To save weight and bulk, the 300 binding didn’t have a lateral (side) safety release. That always seemed a bit iffy to me, but then, just imagine those expert skiing Euros on their short AT skis, flitting about the Alps and beyond. They never fell, so why was release necessary?

Avalanche safety and Lou Dawson’s wild ride in Highlands Bowl

Thoughts about mounting ski bindings, specifically tech and pintech such as Dynafit for ski touring.

Are backcountry AT randonnee ski touring bindings okay to use as resort bindings, for lift served or freeride skiing?

Modification of Naxo binding to reduce play in the frame rails, used plumber teflon tape which is a good thing to experiment with.