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As ski tourers, we pride ourselves in our ability to earn our turns. But regular chairlift rides can make that uphill fitness go a longer way on the down.

Backcountry skiing and ski touring boot buying guide, for beginners, sort out all the confusing things about AT alpine touring ski boots.

For ski touring safely in avalanche terrain, skiing one at a time, or OAT, is key. But what does skiing OAT actually mean? Lou examines.

With increased stiffness and binding compatibility, the Hoji Free fills a cross-over slot that many skiers charging harder than I have been clamoring for.

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.

Evaluating elasticity and safety travel of various ski touring bindings using different tech systems: Marker, Dynafit, Fritschi and Salomon.

Review of Dynafit Cramp-In special crampons for Speed Nose boots such as Hoji, pluses and minuses, lightweight, needs anti-balling plate.

Review of A-Lodge hotel motel lodging near Boulder Colorado, but with a mountain feel you can use as backcountry skiing accommodations.

SnowMetrics measurement and analysis tools for snow study and avalanche education, excellent for backcountry ski touring.

Review of Pomoca mohair climbing skins for ski mountaineering and touring, race technology for everyone.

Results for New Year ski touring predictions 2018, climbing skins, boots, safety and more.

How to identify Dynafit type ski boot tech inserts, Quick Step, Master Step and Standard type fittings are confused.

Fritschi Evo and Tecton ski touring bindings will change for 2018-2019 with reconfigured toe bumper, better range of motion and prevent boot damage.

A few unanswered questions regarding backcountry ski touring, including beer and climate change as well as helmets.

ISSW 2018 part 2, avalanche safety lectures covering legal issues, rain on snow and more for skiers.

Review of Salomon QST Charge ski snowsports helmet, compared to MTN Lab, both used for ski touring and backcountry.

Review of Fischer Ranger Free 130 ski touring boot, for backcountry mountaineering and free skiing.

For alpinists, life is too fun to spend it sleeping, here are a few tips for doing early ‘alpine’ starts if you’re mountain climbing or ski touring in the backcountry.

Ski touring news roundup April 2018, extended avalanche forecasts and outdoor recreation statistics.