Not Sure What to Pack for Backcountry Skiing? ASk BoB’S SportS ChAlet
In recent years backcountry skis are getting a lot of interest in doing. Especially among those who seek to combine winter hiking and exercise with the opportunity to carve their own trails through fresh powder. It takes a bit more effort than the chairlift, but then again that’s the case with most things we’re doing in life. In this article, you’ll explore the essential equipment to have from Bob’s Sports Chalet for the best backcountry ski experience.
Must-Have Equipments Before Heading to Backcountry Ski Preliminary data from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) shows that “61.5 million skiers visited U.S. ski areas in 2024–25, a 1.7% increase from the previous year.” (source) What’s very important is that you have the right equipment but also the knowledge, experience, and training with that equipment to make sure you’re safe out there. Let’s explore the essential information 1. Backcountry Ski As per reports, “The market for backcountry skis was estimated to be worth USD 0.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 6.5% from 2024 to 2032, reaching USD 0.53 billion.” (source) When you’re heading into the backcountry to backcountry ski, you’ve got to have the best backcountry ski. Bob’s Sports Chalet presents a spectrum of backcountry skis to choose from. You want to make sure you pick the one that is right for you. You can choose a light setup with a narrow waist to cover a lot of miles, more oriented for the skin track. Or you can choose a ski that’s a little wider, has more metal in it, and is more downhill oriented, but with the extra weight you’re going to feel it on the way up. So make sure you pick a ski that has a perfect blend of both. 2. Backcountry Binding On top of your best backcountry ski, you’re going to want a backcountry binding. At our store, they are available in two types. You can have a pin or tech-style binding, which is very lightweight and minimal. Or you can have a frame-style binding, which is more closely related to your alpine binding. If you really want a lightweight setup, you are going to want a tech-style binding. They are very minimalistic, meant for going uphill. Historically these bindings haven’t been great at going downhill, but with all the changes in technology recently, they are starting to rival the frame-style bindings. A frame-style binding is very similar to an alpine binding; it just has a walk mode. It has a great interface with your boot to give you a great downhill performance; just with the extra weight, it does come with a little extra fatigue on the way up,
but a lot of people are willing to make that trade-off because of downhill performance. 3. Backcountry Boots The next very important piece of equipment is your backcountry boot. From Bob’s Sports Chalet, you can get a boot you’re very comfortable in and that’s really geared towards the type of skiing you want. You can have a very lightweight boot with a lot of ankle support and a lot of range of motion to make the ascent very easy. But with all the lightweight comes a sacrifice in downhill performance. If you’re looking for more downhill performance with the best backcountry skis and need a little stiffer boot, all that comes with just the cost of a little extra weight. 4. Ski Poles A backcountry ski pole at our store is little different from your traditional ski pole because it has the ability to shorten or extend. You want to be able to extend it when you’re in flatter terrain so you can use it more like cross-country poles, but the ability to shrink it down allows you to pack it away easier and also gives you great stability when you’re on steeper terrain. As per reports, “The overall number of US participants in all snow sports activities surpassed 30 million in the 2023-2024 winter season.” (source) And what’s really important before you head out with them is that you have some sort of training or have some sort of hands-on experience before you use backcountry ski gear. And we are here to help you with that! Convenience Kit Now that we’ve covered touring and some snow safety-specific items, let’s talk about some other equipment. You want to have a touring-specific backpack that allows easy access to your snow safety equipment. And also other features like a helmet carry and also an integrated hydration bladder to make sure you’re staying hydrated on the skin track. Whether you want a bag for your ski kit or a comprehensive luggage bag, it’s available at our store. Just visit the website, search for bags, and explore the options.
Also keep in mind that you’ll be carrying additional layers and food with you, so make sure it has space to be able to accommodate all those needs along with all the backcountry ski gear. Inside your backpack, you want to have a down jacket to keep you warm when you’re out there longer than you expected or when the weather is just changing. Down has a very high warmth-to-weight ratio, so it will not be holding you back on the skin track, but it will always be there to keep you warm when needed. Final Thoughts Hope this was a great stepping stone to getting you into the backcountry. If you have any other questions about the gear we talked about or how to get into the best backcountry skis, please contact the team of experts at Bob’s Sports Chalet
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