Skiing in the backcountry requires a variety of equipment in addition to the gear used at ski resorts.
As you step onto uncontrolled snowy mountains and have to climb in addition to sliding, it is essential to have some kind of equipment for winter mountain climbing, regardless of the time or location.
Therefore, we covered the ``Backcountry Ski Gear Experience Session'' held at the end of January, sponsored by Lost Arrow, which handles backcountry ski gear such as Black Diamond and Scarpa. We have prepared a collection of how-to videos for beginners in the backcountry, with excerpts from training courses on how to properly use and handle hike-up gear and avalanche gear. There are 10 video contents in total.
[Hike up gear]
・Climbing skins
・Bindings
・Ski poles
・Ski crampons
・Ski boots
[Avalanche Gear]
・Beacon
・Shovel
・Probe
・Avalanche Backpack
This time it's the binding.
Our instructor, mountain guide Genki Narumi, taught us how to wear tech bindings and provide climbing support.
Step.1 Attaching bindings (gliding mode)
Step.2 Climbing support
*The content introduced here is part of the course
・Gear used in this video
Fritsch/Genic 7
An ultra-lightweight binding that weighs 280g (1/2 pair) with a simple system and sophisticated compact design. Mechanism to switch between ski/walk mode by rotating the heel piece 180 degrees. The heel piece is a sliding type that prevents accidental release. It features an easy step-in design that makes it easy to install the toe piece.
Interview cooperation/ Lost Arrow
Video shooting/editing/ Taiki Yoshikawa
Video composition/text/ Shinya Moriyama