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If not the golden age of ski touring bindings, then it’s somewhere close to it. Consumers have many choices and numerous feature sets to consider when opting for a backcountry ski binding. We offer up four options in this ski touring binding gear guide that covers the full-spectrum from lightweight jewel to freeriding burly.

Welcome to the world of tech bindings. The emerging backcountry skier should be informed; it makes the conversation between you and the salesperson two-way rather than one-way. And, you’ll know what questions to ask to secure a product suited for you.

Atomic’s 22/23 Backland 107 arrives wide underfoot with a build and design to make this ski great in powder, but a whole lot more versatile too.

Looking to shed some grams and gain some uphill efficiency? The Plum R-170 comes in at very red, very light, and very much proving light might be right.

This episode of Totally Deep is about the gear we’re testing. Sandwiched in there is a speed skin-ski on Mt. Hood, and a “be safe out there” to end it all.

Nordica’s entry into the backcountry ski realm makes a welcome splash with a playful mid-fat ski in the Enforcer UL 104: here’s the deep look.

Pink and proudly French: An initial look at the 107mm underfoot Corvus Freebird from Black Crows. It’s likely of the charging breed.

In crucial moments, ski crampons can be your most valuable piece of ski touring or mountaineering gear. Here, the 411 on when, when not and how to use them.

Review of the 20-21 Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 ski, a capable, hard charging ride for all backcountry snow conditions.

Skialper magazine 2021 binding testing intro, interesting treatment of Fritschi, ATK, Dynafit, others.

Conversation with Ryan Koupal, Founder and Director of 40 Tribes which offers backcountry ski and splitboard expeditions to far flung destinations.

Overview of three Kaestle quiver slots from their 20/21 lineup featuring the lightweight and updated the TX65, TX87 and TX103.

Meta survey of our favorite and best ski touring bindings, from freeride to race.

Review of the 20-21 Black Diamond Cirque 78, a sub 1000g mountaineering ski with the objective oriented ski tourer in mind.

Review of the Black Diamond Helio 200, a lightweight and extremely well made binding we’ll sport on any mission, any size ski, and any type of terrain.

Skialper Magazine 2020 Buyer Guide reader survey, translated to English, ski touring statistics and metrics from 2,500 respondents.

Today, there are as many tech bindings as there are ice cream flavors in a Upstate New York roadside stand. Here, 10 tips to help you choose your next set.

G3 ZED ski touring binding, problem with stomp pad height under the ski boot heel, solutions and opinion.

Black Diamond Helio shell, pants and gloves for backcountry ski touring and general mountaineering, review in real mountains.