Boots & Touring Gear · 3 articles
Boots & Touring Gear
The boot is the most personal — and most consequential — purchase in your quiver, and touring setups add another layer of compatibility questions around skins, bindings, and crampon systems. We map out the decisions so you're not guessing at the shop counter.
Climbing Skins and Touring Poles: The Uphill System That Makes or Breaks a Backcountry Day
Choosing the right climbing skins and touring poles is the difference between a smooth alpine ascent and a miserable slog. Here's how to match every component
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AT Boot Flex and Walk Mode: What Backcountry Skiers Actually Need to Know
Alpine touring boots feel like a simple upgrade until you're standing in a shop comparing flex ratings and walk-mode mechanisms. Here's the honest breakdown of
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Resort Boot Flex and Last Width: The Fit Variables That Actually Determine Your Skiing
Ski boot flex and last width sound like technical footnotes, but they're the two numbers that decide whether you ski with control or fight your gear all day.
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