Backcountry - Bindings

Ready to leave the lift lines behind? Choosing the right backcountry binding is all about balancing how efficiently you want to climb with how confidently you want to ski down.

Here is a quick beginner's guide to the three types of bindings in this collection to help you find your perfect match:

Touring Bindings: 

• Tech (Pin) Bindings: The ultimate choice for efficiency. They use pins that lock directly into the toes of specialized touring boots, making them incredibly lightweight for long climbs.

• Frame Bindings: Perfect for beginners who want to use their traditional alpine boots or want a familiar, heavy-duty downhill feel. The entire binding frame lifts up when you walk and locks back down for maximum power on the descent.

Telemark Bindings:

• For the dedicated "free-heel" skiers. Telemark bindings keep your heel unlocked at all times both on the way up and on the way down. Modern NTN (New Telemark Norm) systems offer incredible edge control and lateral stability for mastering the perfect drop-knee turn in deep snow. 

Contour Bindings:  

• The easiest, most budget-friendly way to test the backcountry waters. These clever adapters snap directly into your standard, everyday alpine resort bindings. Pop them in to hike up the hill, then remove them and stow them in your pack to click into your regular bindings for a standard downhill run.