Can you use alpine skis for backcountry?

Any downhill ski can theoretically be set up for use in the backcountry, but alpine touring skis designed specifically for backcountry use usually feature lighter weight designs that make hiking uphill drastically easier.

What are Alpine Trekkers?

Enter the Alpine Trekker, which lets you use your Alpine gear in the backcountry, by turning your Alpine rig into a free heel backcountry setup, no tools required. Snap the Alpine Trekker into your downhill bindings, snap your boots into the Trekker, and just like that you’re skinning uphill.

How do you use Alpine Trekkers?

Features

1. Click Alpine Trekkers into your alpine bindings, then snap in your boots (or vice versa) for freeheel climbing in alpine or randonee ski boots.
2. Once on top, remove the Trekkers and skins (sold separately), stow them in your pack and carve up an untracked slope.

What are the best backcountry bindings?

Best Backcountry Ski Bindings of 2021

• Best Overall: Atomic/Salomon S/LAB SHIFT MNC — 10 & 13.
• Best Budget: Fritschi Xenic 10.
• Best for Downhill: Marker Baron.
• Best With a Touring Focus: Dynafit ST Rotation 12.
• Best for Beginners: G3 ZED 12.
• Best for Beginners Runner Up: G3 ZED 9.
• Best Lightweight: Dynafit Superlite 150.

Are there backcountry access alpine Trekker touring adapters?

Don’t let that stop you—strap on these compact Backcountry Access Alpine Trekker touring adapters and climb to the perfect launch! Made in USA. Need help deciding?

What do you need to know about the Alpine Trekker?

One of the more overlooked tools for resort skiers planning to stick their toes in backcountry waters is the Alpine Trekker. It’s a simple adapter plate that allows you to enjoy the freedom of a free heel for skinning back in-bounds while using the resort equipment that you know and trust for harvesting freshies out-of-bounds.

Which is the best Trekker for backcountry skiing?

Trekker’s are easy to adjust, affordable, and effective. One of the more overlooked tools for resort skiers planning to stick their toes in backcountry waters is the Alpine Trekker.

When did alpine Trekker ski binding adapter come out?

According to Backcountry Access, the Alpine Trekker was readied for retail in July of 1994. While we do still tout the efficacy of this product for certain skiers, we also feel it and other heavy touring solutions of those days are what drove the trend to today’s amazing array of lightweight alpine touring bindings.