Fritz Barthel almost killed himself skiing on Mont Blanc, and it gave him an idea that would change his life and backcountry skiing forever. Today, almost all backcountry skiers and ski tourers use ...

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Skis get the glory but ski bindings can make or break your day on the slopes. The sorcery with ski bindings is that you shouldn’t think about them at all — that means they’re doing their job. But if ...

The storied Swiss brand presents a truly unique offering in the hybrid ski touring binding category. Although Fritschi has flown a bit under the radar in the U.S., the Swiss-based manufacturer of ski ...

Nerd out with Cy as he pursues his quest for ultra-light bindings. Some background: I’ve long been a proponent of saving weight in your boots and bindings before getting lighter skis. I’d rather tour ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Humans have been skiing for just about as long as we've lived in snowy ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Although Fritschi has flown a bit under the radar in the U.S., the ...