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Gear - Master
Category
Type
Brand
Name
Link
Notes
Own
Gear lent out
Copy of Camping Gear List
23
Headwall 55
Open
APOLLO FR
Open
FacCat 4
Open
Kastle MX88 23/24
Open
Contour Hybrid Climbing Skins - 115 mm
Open
Cramplow
Open
Hybrid Crampon
Open
Ski Crampon
Open
Cramplifier
Open
Les Batons d Alain
Open
Bootcap
Open
Launcher
Open
Evo BT
Open
Hok Ski
Open
Hummingbird
Open
Snow axe
Open
Men's Gamma Lightweight Hoody
Open
Crux 40
Open
​
Open
Backland Pro SL Ski Boots - Unisex
Open
Evo NTN 2025
Open
Cochise
Open
Wayback
Open
14
Men’s Super Thermo Longs Base Layer
Open
Super Thermo Boxer Short Base Layer
Open
Unisex Wool Thermo T-Shirt Base Layer
Open
​
Open
MENS MARCY HIKER BOOT
Open
​
Open
​
Open
​
Open
​
Open
Ultratrail FX one
Open
Offtrail
Open
Race Vest
Open
PYRA x ELLIKER Packable Bucket Hat
Open
S/LAB GENESIS SPINE
Open
13
World Cup Classic
Open
Nano Classic
Open
Hypercraft
Open
Iron
Open
Brass brush
Open
Plastic scraper
Open
Nylon brush
Open
Horsehair brush
Open
Sandpaper
Open
Base Side Tool
Open
Gummi Stone
Open
Groove scraper
Open
Start Cork natural with fleece
Open
39
S bound 98
Open
Vista Advance Gore-Tex Ski Boots
Open
Zero G skis
Open
Xplore
Open
Perform M - Xplore BC
Open
Outback A/P/S Xplore GTX M - Ski boot with gaiter
Open
NNNBC boot
Open
Backland Carbon UL
Open
Rab68
Open
62 Xplore Waxable Backcountry Skis
Open
OT65 Positrack Back Country
Open
Combat Nato ski
Open
NNNBC Bindings
Open
Dynafit Speed
Open
Tech inserts
Open
X-Skin Nylon
Open
ESCAPE OUTPATH 64
Open
Borge Ousland BC
Open
Amundsen BC
Open
XT77
Open
OAC Skinbased XCD BC 160
Open
MADSHUS Panorama M78
Open
CORE Carbon 92
Open
M68
Open
S bound 112
Open
Objective BC
Open
Altai Kom
Open
Ski wax
Open
Falketind 2-Section Alloy
Open
Traverse Pro Ski Poles
Open
Haute Route
Open
Black Diamond Expedition 2 Pro Poles
Open
Backcountry poles 155cm
Open
Backcountry Cross Country Ski Poles
Open
Madshus Panorama T55
Open
Mountain Extreme XC backcountry
Open
Transnordic 59 Twin Skin
Open
Traverse 78
Open
Excursion 88
Open
1
Flex VRT XL 28
Open
9
Scarpa F1 XT Ski Boots - Unisex
Open
T4
Open
Crispi Shiver
Open
T2 Eco
Open
Outlaw X - NTN Binding
Open
BMF/R
Open
Chedi
Open
Custom SKis
Open
Lynx
Open
5
Ultravector
Open
SuperCharger BC Skis
Open
V6
Open
SR61 BC
Open
M-VERTICAL 88
Open
3
Switchback X2
Open
TX PRO Telemark Ski Boots
Open
K2 Mindbender 96C
Open
1
nnn skates
Open
1
Alpha SV jacket
Open
1
​
Open
5
Katadyn Befree 10L
Open
Expedition 8L
Open
Seeker 3L
Open
Reactor
Open
Hubba Hubba
Open
2
Freetour 2.0 pivot 15 95mm
Open
Hy
Open
6
Pahto
Open
Orb Freebird
Open
Kuluar Superlight
Open
89
Open
Deeper 19L
Open
lf 30l
Open
4
Madshus
Open
voile TTS Transit
Open
Scarpa TX Pro
Open
Endeavor BC
Open
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Item Type
Item
Backpack
Ski poles
Ski rack
Ski
Bindings
Skins
Alpine showshoe
Crampons
Clothing
Boots
Marcy hiker
Tent
Boot warmth
Goggles
Glasses
Prep tools
Beacon
Snowshoes
Sleeping bag
Chair
Water filter
Ice axe
Shovel
Skates
Poles
Shoes
Bucket hat
Running shoes
Skin
Jacket
Hip belt
Water storage
Stove
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Gear - Brands
Brand
Gear - Master
Site
Hyperlite
Deorum
Yakima
Kastle
Cast
Raccoon
Cramplow
Irvis
Auftriib
Brynje
GH Bass
Les Batons d Alain
Folkrm
ATK
Bootcap
Julbo
Arva
Altai
Fischer
Alpha
Tubbs
Alfa
Blizzard
Blue ice
Rotafella
Voile
Switchback
Scarpa
Leki
Dynastar
Nnormal
The North Face
Toko
Start
Swix
Atomic
Madshus
100 Percent
Falketind
Asnes
Evo
Rottefella
Salomon
Pyra
Arc'teryx
BeFree
HydraPak
MSR
Black Diamond
Alpina
NTN
22Designs
Skinbased
Bishop
Crispi
K2
Skituning
Hagan
Parlor
Quiver Killer
Technica
Tecnica
Jones
Raide
Black Crow
AlpenFlow
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Resources - Master
Category
Type
Name
Link
Select list
9
Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain
Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast
EstSki
Snow Report
Backcountry ski list
Telemark stuff
Bindings and more
Binding options
Research
1
SWIX Ski manual
4
Caroune
Telemark Talk
Backcountry kit
Ski de fond hors piste/Back Country (Laurentides)
1
Kragerø ternen
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Gear - Categories
Category
Canvas
Outdoor - Destinations
Gear
Cross Country Ski
Open
Back country ski
Open
Telemark Ski
Open
Alpine Ski
Open
Canoe
Open
Hike
Open
Bike
Open
Camping
Open
Showshoe
Open
Skate
Open
Sailing
Open
Alpine Touring
Open
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5. Skimo (Ski Mountaineering & Race)

Lightweight skiing for efficiency in climbing, often used in races and extreme alpine ascents.

Binding Types:

Ultra-light Tech Bindings: Dynafit Low Tech Race, Plum Race 150

Ski Widths:

65-85mm

Popular Skis:

Dynafit Mezzalama, Atomic Backland UL 85

Popular Boots:

Scarpa Alien, Dynafit DNA
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6. Cross-Country (Nordic) Skiing

Classic and skate skiing on groomed tracks or off-trail.

Binding Types:

NNN / Prolink / Turnamic: Salomon, Fischer, Rossignol systems.
SNS: Older Salomon Nordic System (less common).
BC (Backcountry XC) Bindings: NNN BC, 75mm 3-Pin.

Ski Widths:

Classic: 41-45mm
Skate: 40-44mm
Backcountry XC: 50-100mm

Popular Skis:

Fischer Twin Skin, Salomon S/Race Classic
Madshus Redline Skate, Rossignol X-IUM Skate

Popular Boots:

Salomon S/Lab Carbon, Fischer Speedmax
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7. Telemark Skiing

Downhill skiing with a free-heel binding for deep knee turns.

Binding Types:

75mm 3-Pin: Voilé Switchback, Rottefella Super Telemark
NTN (New Telemark Norm): Rottefella Freeride, 22 Designs Outlaw X

Ski Widths:

80-120mm

Popular Skis:

Black Diamond Helio 95, Line Sick Day 104

Popular Boots:

Scarpa TX Pro, Crispi Evo NTN
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8. Powder & Big Mountain Skiing

Specialized for deep snow and steep terrain.

Binding Types:

Alpine Bindings: (Standard resort bindings).
Hybrid Touring Bindings: (For occasional touring).

Ski Widths:

110-135mm+

Popular Skis:

Rossignol Black Ops 118, DPS Koala 119

Popular Boots:

Tecnica Cochise 130, Dalbello Krypton
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9. Park & Freestyle Skiing

For jumps, rails, and tricks.

Binding Types:

Alpine Bindings: (With reinforced construction).

Ski Widths:

85-100mm

Popular Skis:

Armada ARV 96, Line Chronic 94

Popular Boots:

Full Tilt Drop Kick, Dalbello Il Moro
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10. Mogul Skiing

Narrow and light skis for quick turns in bumps.

Binding Types:

Alpine Bindings (Standard).

Ski Widths:

65-80mm

Popular Skis:

K2 244, ID One MR-SG

Popular Boots:

Full Tilt First Chair, Dalbello Krypton AX
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11. Adaptive Skiing

Skiing with specialized equipment for disabilities.

Equipment:

Sit-Ski: DynAccess Dynamique, Praschberger Monoski
Bi-Ski: Tessier Snow’Kart
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Final Thoughts

Since you're getting into backcountry skiing in the Laurentians, Backcountry Nordic (BC Nordic) or Backcountry Touring could be your best fit, depending on terrain and snow conditions.
Would you like recommendations for specific ski models based on your experience level and intended routes?



Outdoor - Destinations
Name
Link
Category
Notes
Ski distance
Difficulty
Skytop trail
Open
​
Mont Chantecler
Open
​
Mont Orford
Open
​
Sommet Olympia
Open
​
Gilpin Mountain/Domey's Dome area
Open
​
Montagne Grande Coulée
Open
​
Montaigne Noire
Open
​
Camp Fortune
Open
​
Mont Cascades
Open
​
Willoughby State Forest
Open
​
Bolton valley
Open
​
Mont Tremblant
Open
​
Chic-Chocs
Open
​
Le Massif
Open
​
Mont Sutton
Open
​
Bromont
Open
​
Stowe
Open
​
Jay Peak
Open
​
Mont-Edouard
Open
​
Garceau
Open
​
​
Open
​
Mountain Gris
Open
​
Bouleaux et le lac Théodore
Open
​
Le Massif Kaikop
Open
​
La boucle des 3 villages
Open
​
Gaspesie - Refuge
Open
​
Unknown loop
Open
​
Boucle Far Hills
Open
10.6
​
Open
12
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Hikes
Name
Location
Column 3
Notes
west highland way
Scotland
​
Open
Skye Trail
Scotland
​
Open
Vanoise
Alps
​
Open
Salkantay Trail
Peru
​
Open
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