Best 20 Alpine Touring for Ladies for the money

Osprey Packs Kresta 30L Backpack - Women's

As most women know, backpacks are often the unfortunate victim of the pink-and-shrink laser beam. However, designers over at Osprey heard the call for a functional, women-specific touring backpack, and answered with the Kresta 30 Backpack. And in typical Osprey fashion, the Kresta has just the right amount of features necessary for a day of touring in the alpine without skimping on the overall fit or functionality.

More specifically, this pack is fashioned with a women-specific Light Wire suspension system that when combined with the padded help belt and stabilization straps, provide a comfortable and pressure-free haul. The thermoformed, contoured back panel sheds snow easily, and ultimately reduces the build-up of frozen precipitation on your backside. Not to mention, a deployable helmet net makes carrying your helmet a breeze, and the tuck-away ice tool loop ensures you're able to haul technical tools without worrying about losing them en route.

In keeping with its versatile construction, the Kresta boasts a horizontal snowboarding carrying feature, or if you're of the dual-planked nature, it also touts an A-frame or diagonal ski carrying design. Though, perhaps most importantly, the Kresta has a J-shaped avalanche gear compartment, complete with dry pocket, so you're not only able to access your safety gear in a flash, but you're also able to separate your sensitive avy gear from wet skins or damp clothing. A back panel entry system enables you quick access to snacks or extra layers, and all of the Kresta's zipper pulls, as well as buckles, are glove and mitten friendly.

Deuter Rise SL 32+8L Backpack - Women's

Rely on the Deuter Women’s Rise 32 + 8L SL Backpack during freeing backcountry adventures. This pack keeps your touring gear organized with a front pocket for quick and uncluttered access to your avalanche safety gear. On your way to the summit, durable front straps securely hold your board or skis. Access your extra layers and snacks through the back panel, so digging for a bite to eat or an extra sweater doesn’t turn into unpacking your entire bag. Throughout your tour, the Rise’s Delrin U-frame prevents pain from a heavy pack from overwhelming your adventure. A channel between the back panel offers chimney-like ventilation so you don’t overheat during sunny spring tours.

Mammut Nirvana Ride S 20L Backpack - Women's

Take the panic out of waking up before the crack of dawn by packing the Mammut Women's Nirvana Ride S Backpack the night before you go skiing. This backcountry-specific pack carries skis or a snowboard, and it hauls a helmet, goggles, hydration reservoir, and your essential avalanche safety gear. The Nirvana carries skis diagonally or at an A-frame, snowboards vertically or horizontally, and the helmet carry stows away during the descent. For support, Mammut equipped the Nirvana Ride with a light, stable aluminum frame wrapped in EVA padding for a comfort carry. The waist belt and shoulder straps also feature EVA, and you can remove the waist belt if your dawn patrol will be a quick cruiser.

Salomon MTN Explore Ski Boot - Women's

Designed to remain nimble on the up, comfortable during long approaches, and dependable on the descent, Salomon's Women's MTN Explore Boot is a solid offering any backcountry-roaming lady will appreciate. A performance-oriented 98-millimeter last and 90 flex is ideal for lighter, intermediate to advanced lady rippers, while the generous 63° range of motion in walk mode makes short work of bootpacks and long skintracks.

Salomon built the shell around its Sensifit shell technology, which eliminates needless materials throughout the shell but reinforces it in key areas to maintain a progressive and responsive flex while skiing. When coupled with the lightweight carbon spine, the MTN Explore delivers big on the descent, without sacrificing an ounce of performance on the ascent. The women's-specific liner and cuff is shaped to match narrower legs and calves and is slightly shorter in height to better fit the female leg. And if that wasn't enough, Salomon made the liner heat moldable to ensure a precise and snug fit through the heel, arch, and toe box.

Hey it's brad from back country skiing canada calm today we're here to talk about a new ski from soft 2016 this is the solid mountain explorer 95 ski and. As the name suggests it's 95 millimeters. Under the foot and it's got 130 in the. Shovel so nice and fat for powder and some early rise and 116 in the tail that's for the 177 length ski it weighs. 1,400 grams per ski so twenty-eight hundred grams prepare and that again is the 177 length so it's a really lightweight ski ideal for ski touring it comes in a few different sizes 169 177. 184 centimeter lengths and the turn radius ranges from sixteen point five meters to eighteen point eight meters now the mountain explorer 95 is a full. Sandwich sidewall construction it uses utilizes utility rocker which is basically tip rocker up front underfoot. You've got camber and then the tail it's a relatively flat tail it's a 3d full. Wood core this reduces weight and maintain stability and control and this. Uses the cfx super fibers which is basically 60% carbon and 40% of flax. Laminate and so this increases your dampening it also uses what Solomon. Calls the g-spot technology and this is basically a combination of side cut and rocker profile in places the edge hold directly underfoot so you've got better edge hold on the groomers and also in skinning up hill it's got a built in. Skin clip in the tail here as you can. See and in the tips it's got Solomon's honeycomb. Construction this is the same construction you're gonna find on the qvc lab skis we reviewed last year over. Here and also on the q 98 that reviews. Over here and the q 105 that reviews. Over here as well in this technology basically lightens the tip and tail. Up for improved swing weight and it as well. Gives the ski no chatter virtually no. Chatter on hardpack and groomer conditions and I'd have to say Solomon's one of the few ski manufacturers this really mastered this these skis just have minimal chatter on hardpack wears other skis with this early rise they chatter all over the place and start skating out on you so I'm really a big fan of this honeycomb tip and tail design the other. Think that you need to know is that this also comes in a smaller width it comes in an 88 underfoot so that's the mountain explorer 88 ski and overall I'd say this is a really good lightweight ski for ski touring it's built for ski touring but it doesn't sacrifice anything on the downhill 90 95 underfoot. Is a good length for skiing resort and also out of bounds deeper days you might want to go a little wider but if you're more of a resort skier than the mountain explorer 88 ski would be the one for you this ski retails for $749 canadian and. It's new this year from salomon that's the salomon mountain explorer 95 skis highly recommend it for other things back country skiing blogs forums gear. Reviews competitions routes go to. Backcountry skiing canada.com thanks a lot.

Dynafit Radical Ski Boot - Women's

When the holiday crowds roll in to the resorts you've got no problem walking uphill to score your own silky smooth pow turns. Pull on your Dynafit Women's Radical Ski Boots, walk past the pow-thirsty weekend warriors throwing elbows in the lift line, and head out of bounds to the untouched peaks calling your name.

These comfort-oriented boots offer a more forgiving flex and a wider fit than most of Dynafit's uphill dominating kicks, so your feet won't suffocate while you're wandering the hills in search of fresh lines, and the liner can be molded to your feet for a more precise fit. The 60-degree range of motion in walk mode gives you a natural and efficient stride on the skin track, while rubber outsoles hold traction on slick surfaces to keep you upright on icy bootpacks and treacherous parking lot barbecues.

Good morning this is eric anderson with dina for north america and i am visiting. You with andrew kreisberg back country skiing canada today we introduce you to use the new radical boot from the dena. Fit line this is our first hundred percent pm boot with a four buckle system the beauty of this new boot for us right now it has a 60-degree cuff rotation based. On the new pivot point in the front of the boot here so you actually go to unlock it's the first four buckle boots that has a six movies cup rotation pull. Up on a quick release on your heel and then you have actually this great masticity in the île itself for touring. We also have the new motion lock system so when you are touring and when you go to ski mode it's really there's no moving parts it's just this one particular level it'll lock you into your download it is a spoiler. Constructed boot so it is similar to our. Vulcan or our ward winning tlt six so it. Has a pu shall pu cuff and then a pu or. Spoiler in the back so similar to all the rest of our line, but we're introducing new today outdo each other. For the first time price point five hundred and fifty dollars we need any. More information check us out on the web.

DAKINE Heli 12L Backpack - Women's

When the conditions are right for a quick backcountry session, throw your shovel and probe in the Dakine Women's Heli 12L Pack and get after those backcountry lines you've been scoping all season. Its streamlined design and women-specific fit maintain a comfortable for both the hike up and the ride down, while its external shovel pocket, hydration sleeve, and fleece-lined goggle pocket keep all the essentials organized and ready to go. 

Osprey Packs Kresta 20L Backpack - Women's

Arguably, there's nothing more rejuvenating than spending a day out on the skin track or boot-packing within the lift-accessed areas of the ski resort. And since more than half the battle is terrain, know that you can trust the Osprey Kresta 20 Backpack to carry your avalanche gear and necessities—without getting the way of having fun. 

Specifically, the Kresta 20 is fashioned with a women-specific, Light Wire suspension system that when combined with the padded help belt and stabilization straps, provide a comfortable and pressure-free haul. Additionally, the thermoformed, contoured back panel sheds snow easily, and ultimately reduces the build-up of frozen precipitation. A dual-position, deployable helmet net makes carrying your melon-protector easy (when it's not in use).

Not to mention, the Kresta boasts a horizontal snowboarding carrying feature, or if you're of the dual-planked nature, it also touts an A-frame or diagonal ski carrying design. More importantly, the Kresta has a J-shaped avalanche gear compartment, complete with dry pocket, so you're able to access your safety gear in a flash and separate other sensitive items from wet skins or damp clothing. And, last but not least, a back panel entry system enables you to access snacks or extra layers quickly, and all of the Kresta's zipper pulls, as well as buckles, are glove and mitten friendly.

La Sportiva Sparkle 2.0 Alpine Touring Boot - Women's

Sure, you don't have much trouble smoking everyone in your group on daily dawn patrols and all-day backcountry missions, but if your boot can't stand up to your aggressive skiing style, what use does it serve? For women who like ripping the descent as hard as they charge up the skintrack, the La Sportiva Sparkle 2.0 provides the optimal balance of lightweight functionality and expert downhill performance.

The reshaped shell now accommodates a far wider variety of feet and has a beefed up flex. Four Pegasus buckles with an optional power strap allow you to dial in your fit so you can capitalize on every ounce of that stiff flex in techy couloirs and wide-open powder fields. 60-degree cuff rotation and a comfortable EZ Thermo heat-moldable liner keep feet moving comfortably on long days, and the three preset forward lean positions can be selected according to your preference. The bottom line is that this boot is perhaps the stiffest, most responsive boot in the lightest, fastest package you can get—oh, and by the way, your friends might appreciate a head start on both ends.

Hey it's brad from back country skiing canada calm and today we're going to talk about the last sport team of specter 2.0 alpine touring boot this. Replaces the original spectrum boot which we reviewed a few years back that can be found over here this is still the. Lightest 4 buckle boots on the market it weighs in at 1400 45 grams or about. Three pounds three ounces that's four half pair size 27 and a half sizing. Comes in from 25 all the way to 35 sorry 31.5 in half sizes the boot is a little. But stiffer this year it's got a 115 flex rating which is about five percent stiffer than previous version the shell. Is made of grille made and the cuff is p back so that's what makes this boot so light again it's four buckles so it's a pretty light boot considering it's a four buckle boot it's also now compatible with alpine bindings tech. Bindings and tr2 bindings so that's a new feature as well what is the same on. This boot is the low profile Pegasus. Buckles really simple easy cam device to use they don't pop out when you're using the boot takes a little bit of getting used to using them because they are so innovative but once you get used to using them they're pretty easy to use. On a day-to-day basis thermo moldable. Easy liner is the same as well and also the 60-degree cuff rotation so a really huge range of motion in walk mode and. What i love about the less marked eva's in the original version in this version is you don't have to unbuckle the boot to get that range of motion i keep the boot totally buckled up i might open this one up just to get the blood flow again but in fully buckled mode you can. Get that sixty degrees which is pretty incredible the sole on the 2.0 is a. Vibrant sole it's got the harder the. Harder sole in the yellow locations and the softer soul in the black location so that you can grip on a rock better and not wear down the tip and toe what is. New is well in the 2.0 version is a roomier toe box the last sport team has always had a really roomy toe box this time it's even roomier I've had to put an insert in to take up some of that room because it was just so much room for me but nice feature because you can. Wheel the toes keep them warm the pivot point as well it used to be removable with an allen key now it's built-in it's fixed which is great because i did lose the pivot point once at a lodge which was not the most opportune time so now that's a solid feature which is great color scheme is. New as well I'm digging it i think it's. A great color scheme for the boot nice and vibrant and lots of fun to wear it's also 5% stiffer as i said before. And you can definitely feel that when. Ski touring and it's a nice feature price on this is 779 canadian 679 us so. It's a pretty reasonably priced boot considering it's such a lightweight boot and it's got all these great features and yet it still skis the hill so I've. Ski turret in this the previous version the last 14 is spectre original promote. Two and a half three years i think now on the version 2.0 and it's a I'd say better than the last version they've they've improved some features but you can tour in this you can ski the hill and it kind of does it also it's one of my favorite boots that I've ever toured in or skied in period the women's. Version is the sparkle and it's got a nice color colorway as well if you're. Looking for a really light boot and you. Don't want to compromise anything on the down you want a good fit you want huge. Flex range you want a lightweight boot and optimal performance then I'd highly recommend the last sportive spectre and the last 14 of spectre 2.0 which is the new version so highly recommend this boot check it out if you're in the market for an 80 boot that you also wanna ski the resort and occasionally for more bug reviews go to. Backcountry ski in canada calm and everything else back country you'll find it there as well thanks.

Ortovox Cross Rider 18L S Backpack - Women's

Ideal for through-the-gates missions at the resort and light-and-fast backcountry tours, the Ortovox Women's Cross Rider 18 Backpack is specifically tailored to the shape and needs of female skiers and snowboarders. Slightly smaller and lighter than the men's Cross Rider, and with straps contoured to fit ladies comfortably, this low-profile pack carries all the safety tools, water, snacks, and other accessories you need for trips into the backcountry, all without weighing you down or making you feel like a pack mule.

Because "safety first" is a very real attitude in the backcountry, Ortovox included a separate compartment for avalanche rescue gear so you can quickly access it in the event of an emergency. A stowable net holds your helmet while you skin or hike so your head doesn't get drenched with sweat on the way up. Ski and snowboard carry straps hold your shred sticks during steep stretches of hiking, while trekking pole loops hold your poles on the way down. Front and back panel access lets you quickly reach water, snacks, and extra layers, and there's also room for a hydration reservoir (not included) when you want to make things extra convenient.

This is the otter box cross rider 2020. Litre bag, and they've made lots of updates compared to previous years it's. Got everything in there that i could want to go touring with, and so we'll just take time to go through each. Of the features so first of all in our. Front pocket we have a deep pocket. Including a zippered one for all. Valuables included in there is a helmet. Net as well this is for when you've got. So many things in your bag you can attach your helmet onto the outside which will save space and mean that it's out the way in my main pocket we have. Access to the main space there's a space. For shovel and a probe and it's as well. Compatible with a water hydration system there's a hole at the top and cleverly. They've also added an insulated shoulder tube which should make sure that your water isn't going to freeze if you are miles away from civilization this main. Pocket can also be accessed from the. Back meaning it's a lot quicker to. Access any of the tools that you might need there's another little compartment. Here for any other important bits that you don't want to get lost in the main pocket when we talk about straps it's. Got the across the chest strap with a whistle it's also got a really strong. Waist strap with a really handy pocket. Here for quick access once you're touring and at the front we have all of these as well so if you've not got a lot in your backpack it's gonna help. Bring it nice and tight which makes it easier for walking obviously the. Attachment for the helmet can go on here as well there's also a strap here for ice axes, and they've also included both. A diagonal and a vertical and ski strap. Holders so depending on whether you. Prefer to have them diagonal not complete personal preference but you're not limited to one way with this backpack comes in at just. 850 grams so it's on its own with plenty of space it still. Shouldn't be too heavy by the time you filled it's a very comfortable backpack thanks to the padding that you. Can see on the back and on the side straps and on the shoulder straps so if. You are going quite far away it's going to be a really comfortable backpack it's available from many retailers including. Snow and rock in seven different colors at the price point of one hundred pounds.

This is a quick review of auto boxes free-rider 26 back country backpack which. I'm having to return to the supplier after only two days use due to been dissatisfied with the quality and having safety concerns the first problem comes. With how you secure the snowboard. Vertically using these upper and lower. Fastening straps its difficult to cinch. Tight these straps once they are. Fastened you have rather you have to put. The snowboard on attach the straps then. If there's any slack undo the straps take your best guess on how tight they should be reattached them hopefully by the third time the board will be secure. Enough but that's kind of redundant. Because after only 20 minutes whether you're just walking or hiking the board. Those straps start to come loose and the. Board starts swaying left and right the. Second problem i found was with the helmet net once the board is secured. Vertically you can then you then have the option of securing the helmet net above that the problem lies in two areas. The first is with these brittle plastic. Clips on each corner of the net that. Used to go into the upper and lower. Loops with the snowboard in place these loops sits inset beneath the snowboard. So these clips have to stretch around. And attach into those loops which puts a. Lot of pressure on this inferior plastic. And then the second problem is with the. Lower loop material themselves they. Don't seem to have taken into account that snowboards have edges sharp edges at that and already after only a few. Hours hiking this material has already started to fray and will eventually fail. I imagine on the second day of my hike i. Was about thirty minutes from the peak. Suddenly i hear my snowboard helmet falling down into a bowl beneath me. Because one of these clips broke i then. Had to get on my snowboard to take a line i didn't particularly want to take to retrieve the helmet which was. Something i would consider unsafe the. Third problem was with the stitching. Already on day to the left the right. Hand strap lower strap used to secure. The snowboard the stitching has already. Started to come away it hasn't happened on the opposite side yet but I'm sure it's just a matter of time other than that the navigate compartment is nice and roomy roomier than other packs I've. Reviewed the spine protector. Although adequate could really be extended beneath and above to it to. Protect other parts of the spine the. Waist chest and arm straps are all very. Good but i wouldn't really recommend buying this pack as it just doesn't seem to have been field-tested or despite the. High price bracket and the various. Endorsements and reviews thanks.

Okay so we've got the cross rider 20 backpacks here from otter box and it's. Kind of your daily ski touring bag it's. Really lightweight only weighs around 860 grams so that's a real plus. Side to this backpack you wouldn't want to take if you're going to further afield though and it's got some great features you've also got your whistles it's got a nice comfort on the back. There nice strong straps and a waistband. Here with extra pouches and you can. Access it from both the rear and from the top it's got a hydration system in. There and you've got obviously there's. Some lovelies finger tight everything's kind of hidden away in this bag so this is for your ski strap so you don't actually have to have the straps hanging around the whole time you can just pop them back in this little pocket and i think that's really cool because you know it's always like a little bit too many straps on backpacks nowadays i think so i like what they've done there you've obviously got for your safety equipment there's kind of like all the correct things for your probe and your axe and things like that so great little backpack got all the. Features you might need and yeah perfect. For those day to us so this is the otter box craft rider 20 liter and that's. Available from ellis brigham and retails at about 100 pounds.

Osprey Packs Kresta 40L Backpack - Women's

Osprey's Kresta 40 Backpack is choice whether you're ski touring to a hut for a minimalist overnighter or tackling a technical ascent filled with ice climbs and rappels. Osprey built this pack with a LightWire suspension system that assures a comfortable carry when you're carrying loads as heavy as forty pounds. Two main compartments— one dry storage for sleeping bags and clothes and an other for avalanche gear—keep all of your backcountry essentials organized and easily accessible when you're on the skintrack.

The main compartment is accessed through the back panel for easy access, even with your skis, snowboard, or ice axes strapped through the front. The avalanche gear compartment is accessed through the front panel for quick access during emergencies. Osprey also equipped the Kresta with an insulated hydration reservoir and tube that prevent your water from freezing. The Kresta carries snowboards vertically or horizontally, skis diagonally or at an A-frame, and a helmet at the front. The helmet carry system stows away when you're wearing your helmet. This pack also features a strap that secures climbing ropes, and a fleece-lined pocket that prevents goggles from getting scratched.

K2 Talkback 88 Ski - Women's

As the middle child in K2's women's backcountry-specific ski lineup, the Talkback 88 Ski has the versatility to tackle long alpine missions or quick spring laps with equal zeal. Its narrower 88-millimeter waist won't weight you down on the skintrack, and, when paired with the rockered tip and tail, offers up just the right amount of flotation in softer snow. Since every backcountry adventure isn't always powder-filled, underfoot camber gives this ski a reliable edge hold on any firmer snow you may encounter.

K2 shaved some weight of the Talkback 88 this season, yet managed to maintain excellent downhill performance when it comes time to strip skins. A Titanal spine and carbon reinforcement is to thank for this ski's impressive power and stability, while the paulownia wood core is responsible for its efficiently light weight on steep ascents. K2 completed the Talkback with snow-shedding topsheets to ensure that you aren't weighted down by piles of powder as you head back up the skinner for lap four of the day.

DPS Skis Yvette T112 Ski - Women's

DPS's Yvette shape, the fattest of its women-specific line, is now offered with the backcountry-specific Tour1 construction for a ski that's incredibly efficient on the uphill, yet slays big lines and powder with absolute ease. A 112 millimeter waist easily keeps you afloat on the deepest days of the season, but the rockered tip and tail, underfoot camber, and generous sidecut keep you content on days spent skiing hardpack in the resort. DPS's women-specific line isn’t simply a watered-down version of its hard-charging skis, either. The Yvette is built with the exact same construction, only with a slightly shifted mounting point for easier turn initiation.

The Tour1 construction keeps the Yvette lightweight enough to compete with other backcounry-specific skis on the market, but also boasts features that makes the ski perform impressively well on the descent. The carbon fiber laminate dampens vibrations for a smooth, stable ride, and maintains torsional stiffness for effective turns. A lightweight balsa wood core further dampens the ski, yet makes each turn poppy and playful for a smile-inducing ride that will have you wishing winter lasted all year long.

Fischer My Travers Alpine Touring Boot - Women's

Designed with vert-hungry chicks in mind, your Women's Fischer My Travers Alpine Touring Boots are exactly what you'll want on your feet as you complete a multi-day traverse or tackle big days in the alpine. A super light uphill-oriented option, these kicks weigh in at just over 2lb per foot, letting you devour terrain on the uphill like a ravenous tiger who hasn't eaten in a week.

Flip these boots into walk mode and you'll enjoy a practically unheard of 80-degree range of motion, giving you a smooth and efficient stride similar to a hiking boot. The heat-moldable liner lets you customize the fit to your exact needs for comfort all day long, and the rubber soles ensure solid traction on icy traverses and bootpacks. The My Travers floats like a dream on the way up, but Fischer wasn't about to put their name on something that doesn't perform on the descent. While these boots may not be your first choice for sending huge lines and airing massive cliffs, the stiff and powerful Grilamid shell and Phatt Maxx power strap give you the security you need to rip flawless turns down lofty alpine peaks.

DAKINE Mission Pro 18L Backpack - Women's

Whether shredding a powder day at the resort or bootpacking for glory turns in the backcountry, the Dakine Mission Pro 18L Backpack can help you be prepared along the way, from lunch break to full-on rescue. The Mission Pro's women's-specific design is built to conform with smaller torsos, so it'll fit better than the average pack. The vertical board and diagonal ski carry utility lets you rig up your planks and gain vert hands free, and the specifically designed avy-tool pocket lets you keep your most important gear organized and close at hand. The fleece-lined google pocket lets you keep your eyewear fresh and fog-free for the descent. Plus, the Mission Pro is compatible with Dakine's DK Impact Spine Protector (sold separately) which absorbs shock form unexpected impacts you could possibly encounter while sending the line.

Dynafit Hoji PX Ski Boot - Women's

A new design from Dynafit, the Women's Hoji PX Ski Boot enables efficient climbing on steep skin tracks, but is reliable and ready for steep descents so you don't have to compromise. The stiff flex provides a smooth power transfer to your ski—able to handle aggressive turns on sustained steeps—and the generous 103.5mm last gives you the comfort you need for long days in the mountains. For a precise, customizable fit, the boot's Pebax shell can be easily thermo-molded, while three micro-adjustable buckles and a hefty power strap let you tweak the fit to your specific need every time you put it on.

The Hoji PX boasts an impressive 55-degree range of motion in walk mode so you can stride effectively, whether you're on a long, flat approach, or navigating steep switchbacks. Dynafit's patent-pended Hoji Lock System is simple to operate via a single lever at the back of the boot that is responsible for the boot's flexible climb-ability, also delivering the dependable, wiggle-free rigidity you'll experience when you're locked in descent mode.

I'm here at the spl ward section this is. The new touring boot from dena fit really lightweight super lightweight touring boot apparently very. Comfortable to wear when you're touring but has that alpine flex that stiff flex. You need once you get to the top of the mountain you switch down to the alpine section and you want to ski down hard and fast this boot could be for you so a. Very new system called the home key lock system boots called hoji and it. Looks really neat as well Dina fit you know been around for a long I'm a really innovative boot. Company making a comeback with touring boots at the moment, and they've won an award here it is spurt it's really nice to see that look forward too hopefully. Trying this boot out this winter.

Hey it's brad from back country skiing canada.com and today we're gonna talk about the deena fit hoji pro tour boot brand-new boot this year from deena fit. This is a collaboration between eric horror fasten or ho g which is a lot easier se and low tech binding inventor fritz barth oh this project was four years in the making and the result is. The ho g pro tour boot it started out as a Frankenstein of the Vulcan boot that. Hold you worked on for a bunch of years and the main feature of this boot is the. Ho g lock system so this one lever on the back here this releases when i pull it up push into walk mode but it also releases the top buckle and the ultra. Lock strap so a really innovative design and the cuff here it's a sliding tongue and groove spine this really supports the shell directly makes it super stiff 120 flex rating and still gives it a nice progressive flex so starts out. Smooth and you don't hit that wall at the end of the flex it's a nice smooth start and smooth finish to the flex which is ideal other innovation which is. Not unique to this boot but the speed knows it's a minimal toe so there is no toe log its saves on weight and it as well. Sets the pivot point back on the boot so. When you're walking and it's a much more fluid stride and it also makes stepping into tech bindings a lot easier so this. Is a three buckle boot through buckles on the front and then you've also got the ultra lock power strap as well which is all controlled the top two buckles controlled with this hora lock system, so they undo when i go into walk mode, and they tighten back up with these cables here when i go back in a ski mode the. Boot weighs 2,900 grams are 6.4 pounds and it also comes in a pbx version so. This is the gorilla mode version shall cuff and spoiler the pbx version is a little bit heavier but also not as expensive the flex rating is 120 and I'd. Say this is a true 120 flex rating really happy with how stiff this boot is considering that we've got this versatility with the whole g lock system so 120 flex rating I'd ski this thing on. The hill it's difficult for that for me cuff rotation of 55 degrees front and back equally split really nice to have. That full cuff rotation on the forward dean if it had some boots out that didn't have that forward flexing to kind of hit that wall unless you unbuckled everything this thing has a true flex for him back in the cuff rotation built on a 100 3.5 millimeter last and it's. Got a super wide toe box i like boots with room to wiggle my toes in this has. A nice big toe box fits my average-sized foot well and then in the heal people. Have complained that it's a little tight but it fits my heel perfectly the pocket is nice and secure and then this middle bucket here buckle here really cinches your heel down into that pocket nicely the boot retails for eight hundred ninety-nine dollars canadian or eight hundred dollars is and that's the dena fit hoji pro 2 or boot it's gonna be a big seller this year super innovative i think it's gonna change boot design for the coming years because this hora lock system is just a true innovation at how. Much it saves on time and transitions. And that you don't have to reset the boot so I'll go for a day ski touring. Set my buckles all as if i was skiing and then just going to walk mode and don't touch a thing and be in that until. I'm ready to ski down and i don't touch my buckles all day it's just one lever at the back so a really innovative design congrats to hoji and to fritz i. Think it's a really innovative design so check out the dean of hit hoji pro 2 or boot we've got the full review on the website at back country skiing canada calm and a bunch of other 80 boot skis bindings and everything back country skiing thanks very much You

Roxa RXW 1.0 Alpine Touring Boot - Women's

Roxa's Women's RXW 1.0 Alpine Touring Boot won't weight you down on long, steep climbs, and won't have you questioning its reliability when it's time to transition and ski your line. Its 98-millimeter last accommodates narrow to medium-width feet for a performance-first fit, and its sub three pound weight and generous 62° range of motion will have you strolling up steep skinners and tackling long approaches with impressive ease.

The RXW 1.0's ski-walk mode is reinforced with carbon, making transitions easy and reducing play on the descent, while the lightweight Grilamid shell offers dependable power transfer to drive your skis down the line you worked so hard to get to. Roxa's foam-based, touring-specific liners place an emphasis on comfort, and can be easily thermo-molded for a customized fit, and the boot's women-specific cuff has a slightly lower height and scalloped shape to better accommodate the shape of your calf.

Dynafit Tour 88 Ski - Women's

Slogging up a steep skintrack with a heavy set of boards attached to your legs will turn your quads to mush before you can get to the top of your line. Strap Dynafit's Tour 88 Women's Ski to your legs, though, and you'll be fresh and ready to center punch your line with a lively pair of gams. Dynafit designed the Tour 88 as an efficient backountry tool that will handle long tours and variable conditions with aplomb. The skinny 88mm waist keeps the ski light for the ascent and nimble when you're making hop turns down a narrow couloir or icy face. Dynafit surrounded the sturdy poplar and paulownia wood core with layers of fiberglass and carbon to balance weight and torsional rigidity, and even through in mini sidewalls so it won't be game over when you eventually tag a death cookie or rock with one of the edges.

La Sportiva Maximo LS Ski - Women's

Your penchant for human-powered descents may lead some to call you a glutton for punishment, but that could have something to do with the fact that they've never skied the La Sportiva Women's Maximo LS Ski. With a lightweight construction that will fly up steep skintracks like you're on an escalator and a fun-having progressive shape, this ultralight offering from La Sportiva will keep a smile plastered on your face whether you're skinning to the base of a steep couloir or making hop turns down a line you've been dreaming about skiing all season.

La Sportiva teamed up with with Italy's Ski Trab to produce the Maximo LS. Building its skis in Italy, Ski Trab specializes in ultralight backcountry skis that inspire confidence on the descent. Utilizing Ski Trab's 14-layer Technology, the Maximo is home to a wood core with air canals to save weight and a stiff-but-light construction to keep the Maximo responsive when you're confronted with less-than-ideal conditions. Adding to the ski's overall skiability, La Sportiva commissioned the Maximo to be built with the Low Omega Profile, which makes initiating turns a breeze and reduces the chance of hooking up edges as you exit your turn, giving the skis a fluid, easy-to-ski feel when you're making your way down techy lines in the alpine.

La Sportiva Super Maximo LS Ski - Women's

There are those that prefer a lightweight skin to the top over all else, including downhill performance, and then there are those that take La Sportiva's Super Maximo LS Ski out for a tour and don't have to choose. Built with SKI TRAB Lightweight Technology, the Super Maximo is both extremely lightweight yet rich with anti-torsional strength. The core is built from 14 different layers in order to reduce vibration, using lightweight wood interlaced with higher-strength wood, then reinforced with a fiberglass box. This process delivers both torsional rigidity and durability to an otherwise lightweight ride.

When it comes to downhill performance, the Super Maximo LS is well adapted to a wide range of snow conditions. It features La Sportiva's progressive Attivo shape, well tuned for adept steering, floatability, and forgiving turn initiation. This innovative shape ensures gradual entry into fresh snow, yet provides plenty of contact on sun-affected crust. Plus, the 94mm waist underfoot is wide enough to handle last night's big dump, yet narrow enough that it deals well with any wind-buffed slopes you might encounter on your way down.

Roxa R3W 105 T.I. Alpine Touring Boot - Women's

The Women's R3W 105 T.I. Alpine Touring Boot is Roxa's most freeride-oriented ladies boot, designed for ripping chicks with an affinity for hard-earned turns. The flex of 105 is stiff enough to please the aggressive lady shredder, yet still comfortable and forgiving enough to keep your feet happy on the skin track.

The durable Grilamid shell keeps the weight down so you get on top of big objectives with enough gas in the tank to let it rip on the way down, and the Intuition liner is heat moldable so you can dial in the perfect fit. The Gripwalk soles add a little security to icy bootpacks, and with a 45-degree range of motion in walk mode, these boots allow you a comfortable and natural stride the whole way up.