Alpina Pioneer XP Boots: Light vs. Pro vs. Tech
The Alpina Pioneer XP lineup includes three Xplore-compatible boots built around a similar fit but aimed at different skiers.
After skiing all three, the hierarchy is clear.
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ATK Newmark Telemark Binding Review: First Look
After a few spring laps on a preproduction binding, here’s what stood out about the Newmark Lite’s touring efficiency, step-in design, pivot position, and downhill feel.
Voile Switchback Cable: A Free-Pivot XCD Binding for Leather Boots
A free-pivot XCD binding built around leather 75mm boots, scale-based skis, and faster transitions in rolling backcountry terrain.
Kona Unity Bikepacking Bike Launches in Lapland
If you’re going to test a bikepacking setup properly, take it somewhere cold, remote, and unforgiving. That’s exactly how Kona chose to launch the new Kona Unity bikepacking bike: in late fall above the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland.
Voile TTS Transit: A Tech Toe Telemark Binding Built for Versatility
The Voile TTS Transit is a tech toe telemark binding built for touring efficiency and downhill performance, with adjustable activity settings, removable heel assembly, and multiple cartridge options.
Rottefella Xplore: The Bridge Between NNN BC and Alpine Touring
The Rottefella Xplore binding system was developed to bridge a long-standing gap in backcountry skiing equipment. For decades, skiers choosing between traditional Nordic backcountry setups and Alpine Touring gear often had to compromise between efficient touring and confident downhill performance. In this conversation, Voile’s Dave Grissom sits down with Rottefella CEO Torstein Myklebostad to discuss where the Rottefella Xplore binding …
Alfa Free 2.0 XP First Look
We took the new Alfa Free 2.0 XP into the Wasatch in varied conditions to see how it performs on the Xplore platform. At first glance, this boot stands apart from most XP offerings. A tall plastic cuff. An AT-style walk mode. A BOA system controlling the lower shell. It’s clear this boot is built with downhill confidence in mind… …
Best Bindings for the Scarpa T2: XCD Crossover
The Scarpa T2 is a more supportive boot than lighter crossover plastics. It has the stiffness and lateral support to drive most skis with confidence. That means the boot is not the limiting factor in this system, and we can approach ski and binding selection from a very practical angle.
Best Bindings for the Scarpa T4: XCD Crossover
The Scarpa T4 sits in a very specific place in the telemark world. Pair it with the right binding and ski, and you get an efficient, versatile system that covers ground and still delivers confident telemark turns. Pair it wrong, and the system could feel mismatched.
How To Secure Your Free XCD Demo
Use Promo Code “FREEXCD” To Reserve Your Demo Gear If you’ve been curious about XCD telemark gear, now’s your chance to put it to the test. For a limited time, we’re offering free XCD demos using promo code “FREEXCD” through the Voile Rental Center. Before we get into the details, here are the two big things to know up front: …