Ski touring tips and tutorials
Choosing, adjusting and maintaining your equipment
What length for a touring ski?
Discover the different ways of touring and the respective lengths for your skis.
How to choose climbing skins?
Martin is telling you everything about the different touring skins available on the market.
What is the best touring binding?
Understand how to choose your touring ski bindings and find the ones suited for you and your skills.
How to trim your touring skins?
Follow the tips and learn how to trim skins and make sure they fit your skis.
How to choose the right boots with the right bindings?
Discover the different standards of boot soles and bindings and their respective compatibility with each other.
How to prepare and store your gear over summer?
Find out the technique and our tips...
How to choose an ice axe for ski touring?
Find the right ice axe for your ski touring needs.
How to choose sunscreen for winter sports?
Discover the different types of sunscreens available and how to choose the right SPF to protect your skin in winter.
Mountain Safety Tips
Avalanche Victim Search Techniques
Learn how to conduct an avalanche victim rescue
How to Get Ready for Ski Touring
Checklist before heading out on a backcountry skiing adventure
How to Read and Interpret an Avalanche Bulletin
Understanding an avalanche report
Need clothing advice?
What are the warmest ski gloves?
Waterproof membranes, insulations, lining, heating systems, discover how ski gloves keep your hands warm
How to dress on the slopes?
Discover the 3-layer principle in order to stay warm and dry all day when you're venturing the mountain.
What is Polartec?
Everything you need to know about Polartec technology!
What is Primaloft technology?
Everything you need to know about PrimaLoft technology!
What is Softshell?
Discover everything about Softshell and its properties.
What to Wear for Ski Touring?
Be fully prepared before heading out on your mountain adventure.
Ski touring gear top lists
Top 2024-2025 Ski Touring Boots
Our selection of the season’s best ski touring boots
The top 10 best touring skis for 2025
Check out our selection of the backcountry skis for this season.
Our other resources to help with your purchases and activities
- Alpine skiing: Choosing the right gear
- Snowboard: Gear selection guides
- Outdoor clothing maintenance: Practical guides
- Nordic skiing: Detailed guides
- Hiking and camping gear: Selection and recommendations
- Trail running gear: Buying advice
- Climbing and mountaineering: Practical advice and recommendations