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The launch of the completely redesigned Scarpa Maestrale family largely flew under the media radar last fall. That’s surprising given that the Maestrale has been the best-selling AT boot of all time. Maybe it’s because it doesn’t look that different?…

If you are finicky about a boot’s range of motion, you’ve got plenty of options. Here’s a look at some of the information collected from our range of motion survey.

A race boot can be many things, but first and foremost, they’re light and minimalist. Dynafit’s DNA is ready to play in the race and uphill fitness scene. But this svelte, beautifully designed boot might have a comfort range when speed objectives in the mountains are in play. Here’s a first look.

ZipFit is known for durable and great fitting liners. We give the GFT Touring Liner a long look, and we like what we see. With 30 days in the liner, there’s little wear. The liner’s weight at 577g in a 28/28.5 might make you cringe — maybe it shouldn’t, as the upsides are considerable.

Tecnica brings a carbon-cuffed uphill and downhill-oriented ski boot to market this fall. Here’s our post-first look review of this 1000g gem.

The magic of lightweight, stiffness, tourabilty, and skiability. Technica’s Zero G Peak Carbon has the credentials: A first look.

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.

Review of the Scott Freeguide Carbon ski touring boot, high performance downhill meets decent touring uphill.

Overview of new touring boots for 2021-22 including upgraded options from Scott, Dynafit, Scarpa, La Sportiva, Tecnica and more.

In Part II of Cody Townsend’s Quarantine Q&A, he talks gear innovation at Salomon, binding elasticity and the search for the ski setup Holy Grail.

Ortovox Bacun ski touring pant is made from Schoeller soft shell fabric, comfy and stylish, check our review.

In Courmayeur, Italy, SCOTT unveils the Freeguide carbon ski touring boot, a 3-buckle performance oriented boot inspired by the pursuit of big, steep descents.

Ski mountaineering racing is painful, gear intensive and dominated by men in spandex. But here’s why you should try it.

In Part II of our ski touring boot buying guide, we offer 7 tips for boot buying based on materials and features, as well as pros and cons of buying used.

Confusion about which Scarpa boots will work in Salomon Shift binding, due to Dynafit Quick Step tech fittings for ski touring.

The North Face Furturelight shell pants are super comfortable, breathable, perfect for warmer weather ski touring.

Review of new clothing technology from The North Face, Futurelight is just about the lightest most breathable yet waterproof fabric ever invented, for ski touring.

4FRNT Raven skis, reviewed with an eye towards ski touring the backcountry, good for powder snow.

Testing the Roam Robotics skiing exoskeleton, Elevate takes the knee pain away.