Introduction to Backcountry How to "Ski Boots" by Lost Arrow Backcountry Ski Gear Experience Session

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.

This time,
we focused on ski boots. Our instructor, mountain guide Genki Narumi, gave us a lecture on ski boots.
He covered how to switch to walk mode and how to attach bindings.

*The content introduced here is only a part of the course.

・Gear used in this video

Scarpa/F1 XT

This touring boot combines the ultra-lightweight "F1" touring boot, which combines lightweight technology developed for competition boots with downhill performance, with elements of the "Alien" mountain ski racing boot, which offers a wide range of motion and excellent gliding performance. The boot features a buckle closure system on the shin and instep, which improves stability during gliding. Furthermore, with a 72° range of motion and lightweight walking performance, it is ideal for mountaineering with a wide range of movement and climbing

Interview cooperation/ Lost Arrow
Video shooting/editing/ Taiki Yoshikawa
Video composition/text/ Shinya Moriyama