Oct 10, 2018
The Best Alpine Touring Ski Boots of 2019
The season’s backcountry boots demand to be pushed to the limit
Adam Howard
Published
Oct 10, 2018
The Best Alpine Touring Bindings of 2019
You’re only as good (and as safe) as your connection to your skis
Oct 3, 2017
The Best Alpine Touring Ski Boots of 2018
Backcountry boots are stiffer and more powerful than ever.
Oct 3, 2017
The Best Backcountry Skis and Bindings of 2018
AT gear keeps getting better and better at handling the down.
Oct 10, 2016
The Best Women's Backcountry Skis, Boots, and Bindings of 2017
Superior setups for heading beyond the ropes.
Oct 7, 2016
The Best Backcountry Skis and Bindings of 2017
The race is on to create the perfect beyond-the-ropes setup.
Oct 6, 2015
The Best Backcountry Skis and Bindings of 2016
Alpine-touring equipment continues to evolve.
Oct 21, 2013
The Best Backcountry Bindings
The first 16-DIN tech binding, the new Beast features a “return to center” toe piece. As you ski, the binding deflects to absorb shock. It’s one of the reasons, safety-wise, alpine-style bindings...
Nov 1, 2011
The 6 Best Backcountry Ski Boots of 2012
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Black Diamond Custom boots
Nov 1, 2011
The 6 Best Backcountry Bindings of 2012
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Marker Duke bindings
Nov 1, 2011
The 7 Best Backcountry Skis of 2012
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Volkl Nunataq skis
Nov 1, 2010
Black Diamond Shiva - Backcountry Boots: Reviews
Built with a women-specific anatomical liner and last, the Shiva got highest honors in fit and flex, balancing comfortable uphill mechanics with downhill dependability. "Super flex, and stiff...
Nov 1, 2010
Garmont Prophet - Backcountry Ski Boots: Reviews
Built for the NTN (New Telemark Norm) binding system, the three-buckle, one-piece, overlap-shell Prophet is softer and smoother than the first-gen NTN offerings, which were all about big power and...
Nov 1, 2010
Karhu Storm - Backcountry Skis: Reviews
Good for Touring Though recently bought by K2, 32-year-old Karhu has so far stayed true to its roots, continuing to make some of the best touring skis on the market. Testers found the Storm...
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