Roundup of virtual takes from Outdoor Retailer Winter 2021. Freeride touring skis are hot, and more.
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Review of the Black Diamond Helio 145 binding, a simple, lightweight binding for ski mountaineering and randonee racing.
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Review of the WNDR Vital 100 Cambered ski, a versatile tool for a variety of skiing conditions. Fun in powder too.
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Tips for early season tech binding checks, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
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Meta survey of our favorite and best ski touring bindings, from freeride to race.
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After a full season of skimo race training, the Women’s La Sportiva Sytron proves itself as a versatile, mobile uphill machine that skis well. Full review.
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It may not be the lightest but the La Sportiva Skorpius CR ski touring boot wins for versatility in backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.
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Recap of highlights from Outdoor Retailer Day 2: glow in the dark Kastles, an auto heel rising binding, hardboot splitboard plates, touring ski poles with detachable straps.
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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.
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Gift ideas for backcountry skier, 2018 holiday ski touring season.
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Gear list for backcountry skiing expedition on Denali, updated for 2018 mountaineering equipment.
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Backcountry ski gear finds at the 2018 winter Outdoor Retailer Show.
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Review of ski touring year 2016-2017 everything from backcountry avalanche safety to new boots.
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Ultimate ski touring quiver for 2017 2018 from Wildsnow gear testers, recommendations for the best backcountry equipment.
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Review of ski touring binding options for 2017-2018 top choices for the ultimate quiver, from freeride to lightweight.
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Information about hybrid tech ski touring bindings that have alpine-like heels and are intended for more aggressive free touring skiing.
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10 tips and list for the first time ski touring bindings gear, including basics such as terminology and shopping choice options for tech and frame bindings, Dynafit, G3, more.
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Review of Salomon ski touring products for the 2017-2018 season, including Mountain binding, one of our favorites for backcountry.
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Fritschi Tecton ski touring binding FAQ, how safe as well as heel heights lift and specifications.
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Human powered skiing events in the Aspen area, 2017.
