Gears For Backcountry Skiing

Backcountry skiing is also called off-piste or out-of-area skiing. Usually in the unmarked or unpatrolled areas either inside or outside of a ski resort's boundaries. It has becomes a popular ski vacation destinations fun and exciting challenge. For skiers, this kind of experience is as liberating as there are basically no marked areas to follow. And despite the risks involved in this sport, backcountry skiing is growing in popularity.

Market trends suggest an increase in the number of people buying gears designed for off-piste adventure. An obvious proof of the increasing demand for these commodities include an upswing in sales of AT/Randonee products, such that there has been at least $54 million profit from backcountry gear and accessories such as skis, boots, bindings, and even beacons, probes, shovels, and skins.

Perhaps what makes backcountry tour extra exciting is that it is never limited to a single marked run and actually includes that impromptu lap out of the resort’s boundary to a planned day tour or even series of activities through several days on powdered slopes. This ski vacation activity tend to be full of surprises as skiers and snowboarders are not really aware of what to expect off-piste and considering the myriad of possibilities outside marked runs. But this kind of uncertainty tends to attract more vacationers; resulting to an increased interest in backcountry and the influx of sales in backcountry gears.

Topping the list of trending backcountry gears are airbag packs, more sophisticated performing boots, multi-functional apparels and high-tech bindings. Skiers are now looking at lighter and more versatile skis especially those manufactured from lightweight materials. This way, they ski and snowboard faster and more easily. For bindings, there is an increasing demand for revolutionary PinTech-based bindings known to enhance performance, comfort and protection when skiing.

Those on ski trip are also now leaning towards more functional outerwear such as those that feature beacon and skin pockets and those manufactured from wicking and breathable fabrics. In addition, outerwear made with backpack and harness-friendly silhouettes, diagonal vents, lightweight synthetic insulation and water-resistant materials are also in demand.

If you have plans to discover and enjoy off-the-beaten tracks on your next ski vacations, make sure you have the right accessories, equipment and gear. These are readily available in most brick and mortar stores as well as online shops that sell ski equipment. These products are also available for either sale or rent in most ski shops.