![]() One Way BC Vario Poles ($119) (Photo: Courtesy One Way)Īny old beater poles will do the trick for low-key woodland adventures, but touring-specific ones with adjustable shafts and powder baskets sure are nice. At 46 millimeters underfoot, they’re also skinny enough to fit into groomed tracks. Atomic’s Savor boasts a new silhouette designed with maneuverability in mind: it’s wider and shorter, with a gradual sidecut for a stable yet nimble ride that skiers of all abilities will enjoy. They require minimal maintenance, so you can pretty much just slap them on at your back door and head off into the woods. When it comes to off-track nordic adventures, skin skis, which use built-in alpine-style climbing skins under the foot to produce grip, are the way to go. (women’s XS–XL / men’s S–XXL)Ītomic Savor XC Skintec Skis ($335) (Photo: Courtesy Atomic) It’s light, breathable, soft enough to wear over a T-shirt, and wards off flurries. The Berrino has fleecy merino on the inside and durable synthetic polyamide on the outside. Ortovox Berrino Jacket ($240) (Photo: Courtesy Ortovox) The rubber outsole is more flexible and deeply lugged than typical nordic boots to keep you surefooted in icy parking lots. Not these, which are stiff and supportive enough for off-track endeavors in a surprisingly light (1.3-pound), svelte package, with a secure speed-lace system that locks the foot in place. ![]() Fischer OTX Trail Boots ($149) (Photo: Courtesy Fischer) Those days call for different gear: a fatter ski, a slightly beefier boot, and clothing and accessories to keep you warm even if you’re moving slow. But there’s something special about just clipping into your bindings and going-around the backyard, down an unplowed forest road, or through the woods on a hiking trail that doesn’t see a lot of traffic. Sure, it’s fun to zip down corduroy on a well-waxed skate setup. ![]()
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