The Best Alpine Touring Ski Boots of 2019
The season’s backcountry boots demand to be pushed to the limit
Adam Howard
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The Best Alpine Touring Bindings of 2019
You’re only as good (and as safe) as your connection to your skis
The Best Alpine Touring Ski Boots of 2018
Backcountry boots are stiffer and more powerful than ever.
The Best Backcountry Skis and Bindings of 2018
AT gear keeps getting better and better at handling the down.
The Best Women's Backcountry Skis, Boots, and Bindings of 2017
Superior setups for heading beyond the ropes.
The Best Backcountry Skis and Bindings of 2017
The race is on to create the perfect beyond-the-ropes setup.
The Best Alpine Touring Ski Boots of 2017
What hikes up must shred down.
The Best Backcountry Skis and Bindings of 2016
Alpine-touring equipment continues to evolve.
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...
The 6 Best Backcountry Bindings of 2012
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Marker Duke bindings
The 7 Best Backcountry Skis of 2012
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Volkl Nunataq skis
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
Black Diamond Custom - Backcountry Ski Boots: Reviews
TELEMARK Good for All Mountain The four-buckle Custom overpowered the toughest bindings and even some testers. Those who could handle it gave it props for cuff/bellows flex and stiffness. As...
Rottefella NTN - Backcountry Ski Bindings: Reviews
Good for Big Mountain With features like a free-pivot touring mechanism, a reliable safety release, brakes, and the closest thing to step-in convenience in the freeheel world, the NTN (New Telemark...
Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus - Backcountry Bindings: Reviews
Simple, easy to use, and time-tested, the durable Freeride remains as comfortable inbounds as it is on the Haute Route. Its 6–12 DIN accommodates a wide range of skiing styles and abilities,...
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