Alpina alaska boot stepping into a Rottefella Xplore binding mounted on Voile Endeavor BC skis

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 …

Best bindings compatible with Scarpa T2 Eco telemark boot displayed

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.

The best bindings to pair with the Scarpa T4 boot are the Voile 3-Pin Traverse, Hardwire 3-Pin, and Switchback bindings.

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.