Ski touring has, understandably, a reputation for being a backcountry activity, reserved only for those with grit, a dash of madness and hopefully an avalanche beacon. But at many resorts like Verbier ...

But, I already knew that, and spent the better part of last season riding it with alpine bindings in big-mountain terrain accessible from a chairlift ... Turns out, the Maverick 115 CTi makes an even ...

However, even within alpine skiing, there are several sub-niches, like freestyle or ski touring. And some categories, like telemark skiing or cross-country skiing, are distinct from alpine, requiring ...

At the end of this guide, I've also included some insight into Alpine Touring skis and how to utilize both them and your downhill skis, as well as what to keep in mind regarding the physical ...

But, I already knew that, and spent the better part of last season riding it with alpine bindings in big ... CTi makes an even better heavy-duty touring ski that I could have ever imagined.

The skis and poles come adorned with a limited edition red and white graphic, an homage to the Swiss flag. The 102mm-underfoot touring skis are available with a custom ATK Raider 13 Evo binding ...

Follow this step-by-step guide to safely adjust your ski bindings, whether they’re alpine bindings or backcountry touring ...