Posts by Durango2012
Ski Touring Binding Standards Explained: DIN, ISO, TÜV and the Labels Skiers Often Misunderstand
Ski touring bindings are becoming lighter, more sophisticated and increasingly capable on the descent. At the same time, the terminolog...
Ski Touring Gear Basics – What You Actually Need to Start
Why gear matters — but less than you think
Ski touring can seem intimidating when you see endless gear lists and technical specs.But...
Ski Touring Around the World – Beyond the Alps
The world is bigger than the Alps
The Alps may be the birthplace of ski touring, but they no longer hold a monopoly on adventure.As ...
Volcanic Ski Touring – From Chile to Iceland
There’s something surreal about skiing down a volcano — the steam rising from the snow, the black lava fields beneath, and the feeling ...
Ski touring in the Balkans – wild snow, less crowds
The forgotten frontier of European ski touring
When most people think of ski touring in Europe, their minds go straight to the Alps....
Ski Touring on Volcanoes of Chile
Chile is one of the most unique destinations in the world for ski touring. Stretching along the spine of South America, this country is...
Ski touring in Norway
There’s nowhere on Earth quite like Norway. Here, the mountains fall straight into the ocean, the snow glows pink at midnight, and the ...
What Is Ski Touring? The Beginner’s Overview
What exactly is ski touring?
Ski touring — also known as backcountry skiing — means exploring the mountains on skis without relying ...
Ski Touring in the Global Warming Era – Best Snow-Sure Destinations
Global warming is reshaping the way we think about winter sports. Rising temperatures, shorter winters, and unstable snowpacks are beco...
Asia & Caucasus Ski Touring – Where East Meets Powder
When adventure meets altitude
For decades, the Alps have been the epicenter of European ski touring. But far beyond their crowded sl...