The Impact airbag backpack by WARY Avi Vest works well for snowmobilers or skiers, provides chest impact protection, see our review.

Randonnee race binding such as Dynafit and tech, including Sportiva and ATK can be used for ski touring as well, if you want the super lightweight setup.

Review of Volkl Nunataq ski for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering adventures, 2011 2012 model, recommended by WildSnow.com.

Mount Jefferson and Mount Rainier backcountry skiing trip report, summer hiking and mountaineering in PNW.

John Muir Trail backcountry skiing trip report, California Sierra mountains ski mountaineering.

Rock climbing on Yak Peak, British Columbia, a trip report from a skier.