An Introduction to Nordic and Backcountry Ski Gear

[Roger Caffin]

Do you see any advantage of using a waxable ski? 
Not today. It’s a much older technology from the days of wooden skis and tar bases coatings.

Cheers

[Aleksi K]

Do you see any advantage of using a waxable ski?

On good conditions they are faster and for that reason still preferred by some. For majority of backcountry travel the ease of use of waxless bases and skins is much more important and for that reason waxable skis are probably going to become a novelty.

[Edward Barton]

For multi-day tours I’ve been using the Lundhags Guide BC boot, which is the only leather nordic boot I know of with a removable liner. A bit difficult to source but available in the US via some British and German sites. The lines are great for taking into your bag at night to dry, and pair well with down booties around camp. Not as stiff as the Alpina Alaska, but more comfortable and efficient for low angle stuff, and very well made.

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