Nov 1, 2010
K2 Miss Baker Backcountry Skis: Reviews
K2's fattest women's AT ski has enough sidecut to arc GS turns on hardpack, enough flex to bounce through a foot of powder, and enough dampness to tame a crusty minefield. 120/88/108, 8 lbs;...
Evelyn Spence
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Nov 1, 2010
Scarpa Diva Backcountry Boots: Reviews
Want an AT boot that can hold its own when you stay inbounds? Try the new Diva, which has rigid dual-density plastic that makes it beefy where it needs to be, plus a hinged tongue for easy touring. 6...
Nov 1, 2010
Fritschi Diamir Explore Backcountry Ski Bindings: Reviews
The Explore has the same bells and whistles as Fritschi's classic Freeride—an adjustable toe piece to fit different boots, a four-level climbing bar, and a mindless alpine-style step-in...
Nov 1, 2010
Karhu Bertha Backcountry Skis: Reviews
Designed by pro freeskier Alison Gannett, this lightweight twin-tipped big-mountain ski satisfied even our most aggressive testers. 134/100/125, 7.2 lbs; karhu.com
Nov 1, 2010
Scarpa T1 Lady Backcountry Boots: Reviews
Women-specific gear should never be a softer, pinker version of the men's. That's why we love the four-buckle T1 Lady, which is as robust as the men's T1 but with a narrower heel fit and...
Nov 1, 2010
Twenty Two Designs BombShell Backcountry Ski Bindings: Reviews
With five adjustable underfoot cable settings, this binding, which was built to accommodate smaller boot sizes, suits all levels. 3 lbs; twentytwodesigns.com
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