As Outside’s Gear Guy, a lot of people ask me for gear advice, and guidance on purchasing ski-touring bindings is one of the most common requests I get. First, an important caveat: be realistic. I’ve ...

Salomon S/LAB SHIFT MNC functions as both an alpine and tech ski binding. And it works with pin-tech boots and traditional alpine ski boots alike. In development for seven years, it’s a major ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Humans have been skiing for just about as long as we've lived in snowy ...

Skiers who want to explore terrain beyond resort boundaries have forever faced a quandary: do they want it badly enough to buy a second pair of skis, boots and bindings specifically for touring? The ...

Ski binding manufacturer Marker today announced the Duke PT, a welterweight ski touring binding meant to tackle big mountains. It will give consumers an option to consider versus the Salomon SHIFT, ...

The perfect alpine touring (AT) binding for riders who want a high DIN doesn’t exist … yet. But unlike alpine bindings, which have independent toe and heel pieces, high DIN AT bindings have always ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Skiers have always been seeking to eke out every bit of performance ...