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 ...

Editor’s note: This is part one of a five-part series on the latest and greatest finds at the Outdoor Retailer and Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Snow Show held in Denver in January. This trade ...

Salomon’s binding team has finally solved the puzzle of combining efficient uphill capability with true alpine performance. The new S/Lab SHIFT MNC Binding is the first binding that utilizes the ...

When GearJunkie.com managing editor Sean McCoy attends the annual Outdoor Retailer winter exposition at the Denver Civic Center, he knows he and his staff of nine other editors and writers will sift ...

It will take some practice before you memorize the system to transition between ski and tour mode on the Binding of the Year, the Salomon Shift. Every once in a while, a product comes along and ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. This year, Salomon updated the original Shift touring binding, focusing ...

Ski touring is a popular backcountry sport quickly gaining notoriety around the globe — but it’s not without its limitations. These limitations are attributed to ski equipment, which is most ...

Ben manages Outside's affiliate marketing program. While he spends far too much time in front of a computer, he prefers to be mountain biking, running, or skiing. Originally from the East Coast, he ...

Innovation in binding technology has largely focused on solving one question: How do you make a pin binding, which is great for touring uphill, better and safer for skiing? Pin bindings, while ...