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Backcountry Guide

Touring advice from the shop on the Mountain Road in Stowe, Vermont

Start here

New to touring? Begin with these.

Backcountry Skiing Around Stowe: Where to Start Backcountry Skiing Around Stowe: Where to StartRead the guide Building Your First Backcountry Ski Setup Building Your First Backcountry Ski SetupRead the guide Rent or Demo Touring Gear Before You Buy Rent or Demo Touring Gear Before You BuyRead the guide Backcountry Safety Around Stowe: Being Prepared Backcountry Safety Around Stowe: Being PreparedRead the guide

Choose your gear

Buying guides for every piece of your setup.

How to Choose Alpine Touring Bindings: Tech, Hybrid and Frame How to Choose Alpine Touring Bindings: Tech, Hybrid and FrameRead the guide How to Choose Alpine Touring Boots How to Choose Alpine Touring BootsRead the guide How to Choose a Backcountry Touring Ski How to Choose a Backcountry Touring SkiRead the guide How to Choose Climbing Skins: Nylon, Mohair and Mixed How to Choose Climbing Skins: Nylon, Mohair and MixedRead the guide Avalanche Rescue Gear Explained: Beacon, Shovel and Probe Avalanche Rescue Gear Explained: Beacon, Shovel and ProbeRead the guide Ski Crampons: When You Need Them and How to Choose Ski Crampons: When You Need Them and How to ChooseRead the guide Fixed vs Adjustable Ski Poles: How to Choose Fixed vs Adjustable Ski Poles: How to ChooseRead the guide Layering for Ski Touring in Vermont Layering for Ski Touring in VermontRead the guide Telemark Gear Guide: NTN vs 75mm Telemark Gear Guide: NTN vs 75mmRead the guide

Fit, care and etiquette

Get more out of the gear you have.

Why Boot Fit Matters Most for Ski Touring Why Boot Fit Matters Most for Ski TouringRead the guide Caring for Your Climbing Skins Caring for Your Climbing SkinsRead the guide Skin Track Etiquette: Sharing the Backcountry Skin Track Etiquette: Sharing the BackcountryRead the guide

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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