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Dynafit
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Dynafit boot fittings, also known as tech fittings or pintech, used for ski touring and backcountry mountaineering.
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The Euro ski racing scene was kind of an eye opener. The resorts are huge, wide open and do almost no avalanche control work by North American standards. Add to that the mentality that avalanches are seen as an unavoidable act of God, and you begin to see why so many people die over there.
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How to adjust the Dynafit binding heel unit clearance, e.g., the space between boot heel and binding. This adjustment is critical for the performance of the binding, DIY.
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Using Friends Hut for a day tour is a nice way to enjoy ski mountaineering in Elk Mountains of Colorado near Aspen and Crested Butte, stop at Pine Creek Cookhouse.
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Michael Kennedy reviews Dynafit Freeride Aero AT Boot, beef for ski touring yet lighter.