Ski Touring
Everything you need to skin up and ski down untracked snow: skis, boots, bindings, climbing skins and complete ski touring packs. Getting into touring costs less with our outlet prices, so make the most of them!
A ski touring set-up has four parts that must work together: skis, bindings that free the heel for walking, boots with a walk mode and climbing skins so you can go uphill without slipping. Where to start depends on what you already have.
If you’re starting from scratch
The simplest option is a complete pack of skis, bindings and skins, which rules out compatibility mistakes, leaving you free to focus on the boots, the most personal part of your kit. For most people, a ski with a waist width of 80 to 90 mm is the most versatile starting point. To go off-piste you’ll also need avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe) and training in how to use it.
If you already have some of the kit
When replacing individual items, check three things before ordering:
- Boots and bindings: pin bindings only work with boots that have inserts at the toe and heel.
- Bindings and skis: the brake should be the same width as the ski’s waist or slightly wider.
- Skins and skis: they must cover the length of the ski and its width at the tip.
Choosing equipment from previous seasons helps you complete or upgrade your kit on a tighter budget.
Can I go ski touring in my alpine ski boots?
Only with frame bindings, which accept boots without inserts. For pin bindings you need boots with inserts and, to walk comfortably, a boot with a walk mode.