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Welcome to the most complete selection of tech bindings in the world! Modern ski touring bindings are designed to be light and allow a more natural walking stride, saving energy for the down. From maximally efficient race bindings to fully featured resort crossover models and various hybrids between the two, we have you covered.

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The alpine-touring “plate” bindings of yesteryear had a knack for being heavy, clunky, and walking very poorly. Dynafit-style tech bindings had a reputation for superb walking performance and low weight but at the price of sacrificing alpine-style release and retention characteristics. For some skiers, this meant there was sacrifice involved in choosing a touring binding. Either no..
$599.95 $473.96
We could all use a multi-functional ski binding that is lightweight and simple. Dynafit has the hook-up with the Superlite 150 binding. If you're looking for the simplicity of a race binding, but maybe with just a little more panache, this elegant piece of engineering will end up in your shopping cart. The Superlite 150 is a thoughtfully designed ski touring binding with an adjusta..
$649.95
Skimo Co's newest hire is an aspiring Freeride World Tour athlete who stands a proud 5'3" and has no fear about straightlining down couloirs or doing backflips off of 25-foot booters. But you don't need to be flying all over the world -- and off of massive cliffs -- to appreciate the innovations of the perfect on-piste/off-piste crossover binding. With the arrival of the Shift 10, ..
$549.95 $384.95
Holy stoppers: the Atomic Backland Tour binding with an innovative brake! Weighing in at a svelte 325g per side, this binding flaunts one of the highest feature-per-gram ratios we’ve seen. It includes all the creature comforts necessary to coax you into doing just one more lap. In addition to all the bullet points from the brakeless version, the Backland Tour + Brake offers five wi..
$649.95 $519.96
Marker had something impressive brewing in their secret lab: introducing the Marker Alpinist binding. The Alpinist brings release characteristics reserved for heavier bindings to the sub-250g category. The heel piece incorporates a spring-loaded track that keeps the heel piece flush with the heel of the boot, eliminating release-value fluctuation when the ski flexes. That, combined..
$549.95 $439.95
PLEASE NOTE: We have moved the shims to a separate listing: B&D Shims The engineering and machining wizards at B&D Precision in Redding, California also happen to be backcountry skiers. It's therefore not surprising that they dabble in making ski gear. Enough years of dabbling have earned them brand recognition for aftermarket solutions to common backcountry problems. We..
From $24.00
Should you find yourself in a patrolled environment or skiing steep slopes and don’t want to risk dropping your skis, a leash will come in handy. The Marker Alpinist Leashes are strong, coiled steel cable that connects to a lightweight wire-gate aluminum carabiner. The ‘biner attaches to a steel loop that should be connected to boot hardware. Clean, light, and a length that may pro..
$54.95
The striding efficiency of tech bindings is a requirement for those who have tried them. But there is a class of skier that demands zero compromise on downhill ski performance or release safety. If that sounds like you, Atomic (together with Salomon) has finally solved your dilemma. The Shift MNC 13 is an alpine binding that has tech pins hidden in the toes so you can have the best..
$599.95 $419.95
When Grizzly bindings was founded in 2017, their creator, Jozef Gaborik, was on a mission to create some of the lightest bindings in the world that were functional and reliable. Fast forward a few years and their GR 98 binding nails that criteria. Featuring a removable ski brake, the GR 98 complies with the updated ISMF racing rules that require brakes for competition, while still ..
$648.95
Replacement brakes for G3 ski bindings. If you've broken a brake or are switching skis and need a new width, look for your G3 brakes here. ION Brakes - Stoppers that work with both the ION 10 and ION 12 bindings. You likely wouldn't get in trouble for putting some brakes on the ION LT 12 binding either. The ION brakes are integrated into the baseplate so you are buying a whole n..
$95.95 From $65.95
All-metal bindings weighing in under 102 grams? You betcha (they weight 101)! Designed for those folks looking for every edge in competition, the Plum 99 is the updated pinnacle of race-binding minimalism. It also adds a twist to the concept of adjustable release. Choose from two lateral-release values (roughly 6 or 8) simply by changing the mounting-orientation of the heel. The fo..
$618.95 $398.95
Known as Snow Crabs, the Kreuzspitze binding toe pieces are some well-built pincers. The RS toes have strong steel springs and don't come with crampon receptors. The GT 2.0 toes have similar action but come with the receptor. Both feature a smooth locking mechanism with multiple notches for new versus broken-in tech fittings. The toe pieces seem to work especially well with La Spor..
From $139.95
As the saying goes, "Skiing happens and heel pieces break." If this sounds like your situation, and you are an owner of a Fritschi binding, you've come to the right place. Below you will find replacement heel pieces for Fritschi bindings. Please note these are sold individually, so buy two if you need a set. Xenic 7 - The replacement heel piece found on stock Xenic 7 bindings an..
From $109.95
While all good things must end, with the replacement toe pieces found below, you can squeeze in a few more precious memories with your Fritschi bindings. Please note that these toe pieces are sold individually, so you'll need two if a set of bindings needs repair. Xenic 7 - The stock toe piece found on Xenic 7 bindings. Comes with screws and has handsome blue accents, which we f..
From $109.95
Whether you're looking to replace the brakes found on your Atomic Backland Summit and Salomon MTN Summit binding, or want to add brakes to either of the brakeless options, you've come to the right place. Sold as a pair, you'll have enough to replace a set of brakes. If you only need one, well then, you'll be shipped an extra so you will be ready for future incidents. Sold in 5 conv..
$79.95
Whoops! It seems like the toe piece on your Marker binding(s) is no longer functioning as it should. Fear not o' fearless one, as we have spare toe pieces to resurrect your bindings and make them whole. All toe pieces are sold individually so you need a pair to make a frakenbinding. Alpinist - A handsome black toe piece with the current ISI system, which facilitates easier step-..
$129.95 From $99.95
Here you will find heel pieces to bring your beloved Marker bindings back from death's cruel grasp. Please note all items are sold individually so if you need to replace a set of bindings, you'll need two. Marker Alpinist 8 - The stock heel piece that comes with Alpinist 8 bindings, includes mounting screws. Marker Alpinist 10 - The stock heel that ships with the Alpinist 10 ..
From $119.95
The ATK Haute Route Plus is the flag bearer in the "Lean" binding category that we made up. Skipping the brakes while offering multiple risers and fully adjustable release and sole length, the Plus offers just the right features at a compelling weight. Since it's all exquisitely machined and assembled by ATK in Italy, this is arguably the most refined binding for ski tourers lookin..
$599.95
Do you need brakes to retrofit your current Kreuzspitze race bindings to stay race-legal? Do you love the idea of current Kreuzspitze race bindings, and want to make sure they are race compliant? If so, the Race Brake from Kreuzspitze is for you. Built on the same platform as the Ski Trab Gara Brakes, these have been modified to ensure compatibility with RS, RS-R, RS-L, and RS-A bi..
$105.95
Stuff happens and bindings break. Here, you will find shiny replacement toe pieces from Atomic. Please note toe pieces are sold individually unless otherwise noted. If you need a heel instead, look at Atomic Heels. Atomic Backland x1 - This is the toe piece for the Backland Pure & Backland Tour bindings. Atomic Shift 10, White x1 - Replacement toe piece for the 10 DIN Ato..
From $139.95
We are sorry to hear about your Atomic bindings! Fret not, below you will find replacement heel pieces for Atomic touring bindings, ensuring you can get back out there in no time. If you need a toe instead, check out our Atomic Toes. Atomic Backland Pure Heel Piece x1 - This is a replacement heel piece for the Backland Pure bindings, which are not brake-compatible. Comes with th..
From $99.95
Perhaps nothing emphasizes the principle of "simpler is better" than relationships, life, and backcountry bindings. While we'll leave the first two to coffee shop talk on a rainy day with a sympathetic friend, simple and reliable backcountry bindings can be the difference between a warm and cozy après or miles and miles of post-holing back to the car. Proudly embracing its minimali..
$428.95
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Strong, light, and strong (yes, we know we said it twice), the Ski Trab Ski Crampons are an essential accessory for icy skin tracks. The robust aluminum construction comes in several widths, allowing you to get the best possible fit for your ski. The intimidating edges provide ample bite in hard snow, letting you focus on getting to your objective safe and sound. The included carry..
From $74.95
Like his boots, Pierre Gignoux's bindings set the bar for lightweight performance. The U77 is one of the lightest ISMF-compliant race bindings on the market, and the fact that it comes with a brake is nothing short of impressive. Weight savings and durability are achieved by reducing complexity in the design. In lieu of using springs to clamp the toe wings down, Pierre Gignoux inst..
$549.95
Built on ATK's Haute Route Plus platform, the DPS L10 is for those wanting to venture far from the trailhead, but with the creature comforts of a more featured binding. With two heel risers, you can find just the right climbing height, making short work out of ridiculously steep skin tracks. The Cam Release System provides an easy step-in and also allows for an adjustable vertical ..
$629.95 $579.95
The Raider Evo series sits atop the ATK throne as their flagship binding, with the Raider 11 Evo positioned to serve lighter-weight skiers. Setting itself apart from other, non-Evo Raider bindings, the Raider 11 Evo has automatic brakes and release adjustment in the toe. With non-Evo Raider bindings, the brake is deployed and locked with a manually pressed button, positioned und..
$699.95 $599.95
If the ATK Crest 10 is a base model Subaru Outback, the RT 10 is the Subaru Outback - Wilderness Edition. Both are highly functional, but the latter has more bells and whistles that result in a more refined user experience. Rest assured that neither the RT 10 nor Crest 10 will experience any head gasket issues, thank goodness! While the Crest 10 requires the manual engagement/di..
$579.95 $479.95
While the Caribou in the great herds of the Arctic tundra are gentle, migratory herbivores, the Plum Karibou 12 binding is a predator on the mountain, wanting to attack every descent. The burliest binding that Plum manufactures, the Karibou is made for charging and freeriding with no holds barred. What sets it apart from the rest of Plum's lineup is the 8mm elastic response system ..
$608.95
What light upon yonder ridgeline breaks? It is the East (face), and the Salomon MTN Summit Binding is the sun. Arise, fair Summit 9, and kill the envious competition, who is already sick and pale with lust for your features, lightweight construction, and durable materials. This likely is how Shakespeare would describe the featureful MTN Summit 9. Inspired by the Salomon MTN Tour..
$549.95 $439.96
Challenge any summit with the MTN Summit 12 Binding. Built to complement the popular MTN, the MTN Summit 12 includes the easy-to-use brakes and intuitive heel risers found on its sibling. In contrast to the MTN, the Summit 12 has an adjustable lateral release that can be set anywhere between 6-12 as well as the AutoFlex system, which allows for elasticity in the heel to accommodate..
$599.95 $479.96
The most fundamental of ATK's "Evo" series of bindings, the RT 8 Evo binding is the evolution of the Crest 8. Historically, lighter-weight skiers have a more limited selection of touring bindings to pick from, but thankfully the RT 8 Evo exists to fit the needs of almost any backcountry setup. The "Evo" nomenclature indicates the inclusion of ATK's automatic brakes that self-deploy..
$579.95 $479.95
Built for the hardest chargers amongst us, the Freeraider 15 Evo is designed to provide the confidence needed to send it in the backcountry, while still being friendly to haul far away from the trailhead. Setting itself apart from other Raider bindings is the adjustable toe piece and Evo Brake system. With the adjustable toe piece, we should note it shouldn't be thought of as a ..
$739.95 $639.95
The Backland Summit 9 offers the same great features found on the Summit 12 but with release values geared for lighter skiers. The glass-infused polyamide (PA) construction of the Summit 9 is lightweight, damp, and durable, making it an excellent material for a backcountry binding. The integrated brakes are easy and intuitive to use and can be easily engaged with the ski still on, ..
$549.95
Salomon's MTN Summit Leash bindings have everything you need and nothing you don’t. Compared to its proven MTN Pure sibling, the Summit features a glass-infused polyamide (PA) construction, rearward travel, and adjustable lateral release. While glass-infused PA is lightweight, don't be lulled into thinking it won't perform. Glass-infused PA is a widely used material known for its d..
$499.95 $399.96
Blending the performance of the popular Alpinist and Kingpin M-Werks bindings, Marker's Cruise 12 finds the middle ground between the two. The gapless design with 4mm of length compensation allows the heel piece to move backward in response to ski compression, helping to smooth over variable snow and keep release values consistent. The two riser heights are easily accessible, provi..
$649.95 $519.95
The Backland Summit 12 binding offers a compelling feature set without all the extra weight. Being constructed primarily with glass-infused polyamide (PA), a thermoplastic known for its high performance-to-weight ratio, the Summit 12 keeps the weight down but is robust enough for season after season of use. With the introduction of the AutoFlex System, the Summit 12 compensates for..
$599.95
In touring bindings, features and weight seem to have an inverse relationship. This is not the case with the Dynafit Blacklight binding. Packed with sensible features without tipping the scales, the Blacklight is a workhouse that will giddy up on just about any setup. Looking for adjustable lateral release? The Blacklight has you covered. Need a reasonable number of risers? Check. ..
$499.95
The Raider 13 Evo is ATK’s new flagship binding, and it’s ready to take you to the top of the mountain and get you down in just about any manner you desire. A couple of key features make it stand out from past models and the competition: automatic ski brake retraction and a toe release adjustment, respectively. After testing for a season in Europe, ATK is releasing into the US t..
$699.95 $599.95
I'm not sure how you just did that, but looks like you need a new heel piece. We've got you covered with our offerings of Salomon heel pieces. If you need a toe, check out our listing for Salomon toes. Salomon MTN Pure Heel Piece - Heel piece, track and screws. Comes with the Standard spring installed (which they call Men's). Salomon Shift 10 Heel Piece, Black x1 - Comes with..
From $99.95
Things happen, bindings break. Get yourself out on the snow in no time with some shiny new toe pieces from Salomon. If you need heels instead, check out our listing for heel pieces. MTN Pure, Blue x1 - Toe piece for the Salomon MTN binding in the color blue. Includes 4 mounting screws. Salomon Shift 10, Black x1 - Black toe piece for the 10 DIN release models. Comes with AFD ..
From $139.95
Fritschi's Vipec Evo binding will not fold your skins for you or reach down and put your boots into walk mode, but it will allow you to free your heel without exiting your toe piece. Whether you need to traverse in a sticky situation, or are using scaled skis and it's time to climb, this slick system pulls the pins back away from your rear tech fitting with the push of a lever, fre..
$629.95 $503.96
As per usual in sports, World Cup competitions drive innovation. The Trofeo Brake Bindings allow entry into the race category with an ISMF-approved braking system that doubles as compliance with ski-resort policies. With one heel flap that controls uphill/downhill mode and brake position, this race binding focuses on simplicity and value. As compared to the ATK Revolution WC, the b..
$519.95 $499.95
ATK's latest addition to their composite Raider series delivers another durable and weight-conscientious binding in the C-Raider 10. With a carbon composite toe frame interspersed with aluminum and stainless steel parts, this binding is fully featured, fully balanced, and lighter than many of its competitors. The same wide mounting pattern and 12mm of heel travel as the aluminum ve..
$569.95 $499.95
The Fritschi Xenic 7 is like a fairytale come to life. “Why Xenic, what a unique toepiece you have!” All the better for entering and exiting the binding, my dear. Stepping into the Xenic 7 is almost brainless, a paddle between the toe wings activates the pins, meaning you don’t have to fight the springs that keep your boot in just to get your boot in. The toe also has a bumper t..
$449.95 $359.96
To start, these bindings are sturdily built out of metal and POM, providing an exceptionally stout construction at a very reasonable weight. Complementing this hard-working construction is the Elastic Response System, which gives the heel room to move fore and aft, keeping your release values consistent through variable terrain. Speaking of the heel, the Pin-Up Evo bindings now uti..
$579.95 $499.95
The Hagan Core 12 Pro has been a crowd favorite for those wanting a highly functional binding at a minimal weight. Not ones to sit idle, the folks at Hagan have been devising ways to better this already proven design. Their answer comes in the form of the Hagan Core 12 Evo, which we think could be characterized as evolutionary rather than revolutionary. To start, Hagan kept the sam..
$699.95 $549.95
Among a sea of tech bindings with subtle distinctions, the Ski Trab Titan Vario.2’s singular titanium toe rod and gapless heel instantly stand out. After a few seconds of learning how to step in, its general effect is to instantly win over a new convert to this rare Italian import. The principal drawback of this binding’s design was that its delights were limited to heavier, or at ..
$399.95

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