For resort skiers, aspiring backcountry enthusiasts, and those on a budget, the Heli Pro 20L checks all the boxes for an in-bounds/day-touring pack in an affordable $120 package. Similar to the Dawn Patrol above, the Heli Pro features a dedicated snow safety gear pocket and hydration ...
Best Backcountry (Touring) Skis of 2025 Unlike their lift-assisted alpine cousins, backcountry skis have two jobs: getting you uphill efficiently while retaining enough power to make the downhill worth the effort (and fun). The good news is that material and construction technologies are... ...
probe, water, extra layers, snacks). If you typically spend full days in the backcountry, you’ll want a higher volume pack (30L-40L) that fits extra supplies for the extra time you’ll be spending out in the elements. Also make sure that your...
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t a dealbreaker for skiers looking for a do-it-all, resort/backcountry boot that prioritizes downhill performance. Our testers wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Cabrio LV Free 130 for boot-pack kicker sessions or side-country laps. “It’s a competent 50/50 boot, and it skis like a ...
Touring in the backcountry is different from ripping turns off a chairlift. For starters, you have to think about the way up: Your gear has to be tough enough to keep you in control on the descent without weighing you down on the ascent. These four skis and two ski boots represent the...
removable hip belt; a safety-tool pocket; a hydration stow zone; an oversized goggle compartment; an ice axe stow-away system; and a diagonal ski carry. With a total weight of 2,900 grams, the Ride Removable Airbag 3.0 is a dependable backcountry avalanche pack that won’t bog you down...
You can reuse a lot of your resort gear in the backcountry, but if you can invest in breathable layers and a backpack made for the the rigors of touring, you’ll find yourself much happier in the skin track. In addition, you’ll need the foundational gear: a solid pair of backcountry...
Meier Skis is a handmade ski shop and ski manufacturer in Denver, CO that specializes in all mountain, powder, backcountry skis from Colorado trees.
Meier Skis is a handmade ski shop and ski manufacturer in Denver, CO that specializes in all mountain, powder, backcountry skis from Colorado trees.