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Black Diamond Equipment has been highly influential in ski touring gear, including design of Whippet ski pole and Ascension climbing skins.

In 1990 The first production models of the Dynafit branded Tourlite Tech (TLT) began limited circulation in Europe. The binding became widely available around 1992/93 and was first brought to North America during that period.

Museum display of Salewa Tour backcountry skiing binding, circa 1987 equipment was problematic see photos and info.

The Secura-Fix ski touring binding adapter made for a heavy setup and it never worked will without modifications, but it was an interesting backcountry gear effort.

Ski touring in the San Juan mountains of Colorado, throwback to the 1980s, and Elk Mountains photo of Lou on Hayden.

Details and history of first operating pre-production Dynafit Low Tech ski touring binding, used Ramer binding concepts of ball and socket for backcountry.

Definitions and Glossary for ski touring terms Backcountry, Frontcountry, Slackcountry, Sidecountry, Piste and more, with comments and examples.

Backcountry skiing on Canada’s Wapta Icefield with thoughts about life and love along with ski touring enjoyment.

Searching for patents on ski bindings and other ski touring equipment is a fun way to waste time.

Extensive article about AT randonnee ski touring gear, including tips tricks and how-to information, backcountry skiing history and culture.

Joe Risi reports from Crested Butte on the 17th annual Grand Traverse backcountry skiing race. A 40 mile ski race that takes backcountry skiiers from Crested Butte Mountain Resort to Aspen in the Elk Mountains.

Ski boot fitting for backcountry and mountaineering, tricks and tips about plastic and other methods.

Review and museum display of Su-Matic Tour backcountry ski mountaineering binding from 1970s.

One man’s boot history, mostly Dynafit for his backcountry skiing, covering Zzero, TLT and more.

Surviving an avalanche, looking back on lessons learned by a backcountry skier mountaineer.

Joe Risi reports from Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House and the 8th version of The Meeting. Featuring ski industry panels, the latest snowboard films, and backcountry skiing movies.

Tyrolia TRB backcountry skiing AT alpine touring and ski mountaineering binding, online museum display with photos and video.

North America’s and perhaps the world’s most complete collection of randonnee AT alpine touring backcountry ski bindings, super historical information.