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Touring advice from the shop on the Mountain Road in Stowe, Vermont
New to touring? Begin with these.
Buying guides for every piece of your setup.
How to Choose Alpine Touring Bindings: Tech, Hybrid and FrameRead the guide
How to Choose Alpine Touring BootsRead the guide
How to Choose a Backcountry Touring SkiRead the guide
How to Choose Climbing Skins: Nylon, Mohair and MixedRead the guide
Avalanche Rescue Gear Explained: Beacon, Shovel and ProbeRead the guide
Ski Crampons: When You Need Them and How to ChooseRead the guide
Fixed vs Adjustable Ski Poles: How to ChooseRead the guide
Layering for Ski Touring in VermontRead the guide
Telemark Gear Guide: NTN vs 75mmRead the guide
Get more out of the gear you have.
Questions about touring? Ask us online, book a boot fitting or stop by the Big Red Barn at 4081 Mountain Road in Stowe.
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