Backcountry Touring Gear


ACR Electronics Microfix 406 Locator Beacon w/ GPS Easily stored in pack or pocket, this is the smallest, lightest personal locator beacon available; plus it has an internal GPS receiver! Smaller and lighter than the Terrafix, this PLB is designed for fast and easy deployment in a range of uses and conditions. Includes GPS coordinates in the emergency satellite transmission via the onboard, internal GPS for greater position accuracy. The 406 MHz transmission of the activated PLB sends a personalized, coded signal that uniquely identifies your beacon. Personalized signal tells Search and Rescue who you are, where you are and that you are in a life-threatening situation. $600.00

BCA Companion System EXT Shovel The BCA oval shaft and 6000-series aluminum blade give BCA shovels the greatest strength-to-weight ratio in the backcountry. Why aluminum? Most avalanche professionals agree that aluminum shovels are far superior to plastic shovels for avalanche rescue because aluminum cuts better, digs faster and is less likely to break. $105.00

BCA Tour Shovel BCA's lightest and most compact shovel. Simple and to the point. $39.00

BCA Tracker DTS Avalanche Beacon In 1997, the Tracker DTS revolutionized the transceiver market by introducing digital, dual antenna technology. Since then, it has become the world's best-selling transceiver. That's for a simple reason: it's the easiest to use. $289.00

Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS 110mm Climbing Skins Have you ever fallen off a great ship onto a concrete swamp, only to look down at your roughed up, yet still intact body and whisper, Thanks lady fortune for skin! Lovers of the epidermal layer, meet your new counterpart: the Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS 110 mm Skins for 2009. $149.90

Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS 120mm Climbing Skins Same ascension nylon skin in the medium width 120mm variety. $169.90

Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS 130mm Climbing Skins Built to weather multiple seasons and all conditions, Black Diamond's lightweight Ascension Nylon STS Skins will slide, glide and climb deep into the backcountry. The Skin Tight System offers a broad range of adjustment so you'll only need one pair of skins for any ski you fancy. $179.90

Black Diamond Deploy 7 Shovel Take the Black Diamond Deploy 7 Shovel along for safe backcountry travel. The Deploy 7 shovel utilizes trapezoidal, curved-shaft design; they provide rotation-free, fast activation with the squeeze of a spring pin. For integrated storage the shaft slides into the metal blade. Let's talk about the metal blade, it's made of pure aluminum and designed to move large quantities of snow quickly as well as for creating smooth pit walls. Ergonomic handle feels like a D-grip but packs like a T-grip. $65.90

Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel Unique patent-pending trapezoidal bent shaft offers maximum extension through two-piece shaft design, enhancing both reach and strength. Shaft deploys quickly via a quick squeeze of spring pins; shaft shape prevents rotation for positive engagement of spring pins every time. Ergonomic T-grip handle feels like a D-grip but packs small and is glove- and mitten-friendly. Sturdy anodized 6000-series aluminum blade in a smooth and flat shape carves through snow during recovery and cuts clean during pit analysis. Pointed blade enables more effective chopping and flat sides help in smoothing pit walls; anchor holes through blade allow use as a dead man anchor. $44.95

Black Diamond Transfer 7 Shovel Backcountry skiers, the Black Diamond Transfer 7 Shovel adds to your safety in the mountains. The ultra-strong aerospace aluminum blade of the Transfer shovel facilitates maximum snow removal in the smallest footprint. Lightweight yet strong, these shovels are optimized for extended shaft lengthâ€”the Transferâ€™s removable trapezoidal shafts extend to 86 cm (34 in). The strong, ergonomic handle is friendly to both mitts and gloves; it provides the benefits of T-and D-shaped handles in a low-profile, packable design. $49.90

Fritschi Diamir Explore AT Bindings Extra Long 2009 If you're looking for the perfect backcountry binding that excels in downhill performance, clap your hands and hoot for the Fritschi Diamir Explore Bindings. These bindings have been re-imagined, re-invented, and the re-sult for 2009 is incredible: maximum stability, first-class comfort for climbing and touring, and power transmission. $379.90

Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus AT Bindings Medium 2009 These bindings sport convenience of an alpine binding with the 1st-rate performance of a touring model. The Fritschi Freerides are designed to transmit maximum power to skis for exceptional downhill control, while increasing turning stability. Innovative technology for 2009, allows these bindings to pass power directly from ski boot to ski edge for unsurpassed precision. Power Transmission Control technology lets the boot attach directly to the binding bar. $419.95

Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus AT Bindings Short 2009 This is the Short size of the Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus Bindings for riders with small sized feet. With powerful 120mm brakes, these bindings are built for technical riding on every terrain condition. These bindings sport convenience of an alpine binding with first-rate performance of a touring model. The Fritschi Freerides are designed to transmit maximum power to skis for exceptional downhill control, while increasing turning stability. $419.95

Pieps DSP Avalanche Transceiver With new, powerful 5.0 software and improved functionality, the Pieps DSP avalanche transceiver improves search speed, effectiveness and precision. Three antenna system pinpoints the location of burials within a 50m range regardless of antenna orientation and burial depth. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology displays transmitting units as stick figures on an easy-to-view LCD screen. When signals are detected, the approximate distance and direction to the burials are displayed—simply follow the arrows to reach a burial. During multiple burial scenarios, the DSP separates the multiple signals and clearly displays the number of buried victims. $450.00

Rossignol Free Rando NX21 Ski Bindings Large 2009 These bindings have a brake width of 100mm, a Naxo Safety Release toe type with adjustable toe height, and a Touring w/ Alpine lock heel. These Free Rando bindings are size large (320 to 370mm) and have tool-free length adjustment. The Rossignol Free Rando NX21 Bindings will make you say hello to some sweet pow. $419.95