Ski crampons—maybe your best friend when skinning in firm conditions. But sometimes for steeper ascents, a mod is in order. Chris Dickson has an easy, cheap, and effective means of increasing ski crampon penetration with heel risers engaged.

Eyeing the Strapoff, an aftermarket gizmo added to a Scarpa F1 or F1 LT 45mm shin strap to maximize range of motion and decrease fiddling.

How to remove the boot toe stop from an Atomic Salomon MTN Backcountry ski touring binding.

Mod Dynafit Hoji Pro for more forward lean and softer flex.

How to modify and install ski touring boot leashes and d-rings, lighter weight and where you want them.

Technical review, latest Backland MTN ski touring binding 2019-2020 is beefed, and modified.