Even Lange is joining the backcountry next year with their announcement of the XT boot.
The XT has all the basic features you would expect in a randonnee boot, like a cuff that locks forward at ~20° but releases for walking comfort.
January 2012 archive
Jan 16 2012
Alpenglow Sports Under New Ownership
Alpenglow Sports, Northern California’s leading provider of backcountry and Nordic ski equipment, and most things outdoors, today announced it’s sale to long-time employee Brendan Madigan.
Jan 15 2012
Outdoor Retailer Show in SLC this week
As you would expect there will be a whole bunch of new skis, boots, and bindings on tap for next year, plus the usual assortment of apparel in base, insulation, and outer layers to be wowed by as well as a ton of accessories that I can’t even begin to imagine the scope and depth of what will be revealed.
Jan 14 2012
Review: A closer look at Hammerhead (beta)
The Hammerhead increases control for 21st century plastic boots to the same degree that the SuperLoop or Voile 3-pin cable did for leather boots back in the day. Which means the Hammerhead must be doing something dramatically different than other bindings. It is.
Jan 11 2012
Review: Backcountry Mag, Jan. 2012
Over time Backcountry magazine has evolved into a solid representative for the backcountry skiing community and those who know me know this is not a casual admission.
The evidence, however, is irrefutable with the current issue now on newsstands.
Jan 10 2012
Preview: TNF Patrol 24 (ABS Pack)
The North Face will be entering the avalanche airbag market next season with two products, a 24 liter pack and a vest.
Jan 04 2012
Preview: Garmont’s Power-Lite AT Boot Series
Borrowing elements from their welter weight Alpine Lite series, the shells will be built from Grilamid, a thinner and lighter but stronger PU based plastic. Overall stiffness of the shell is rated at 125, meaning it isn’t the stiffest boot on the market, but it’s hardly soft.
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