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AT gear keeps getting better and better at handling the down.

Backcountry boots are stiffer and more powerful than ever.

The race is on to create the perfect beyond-the-ropes setup.

The first 16-DIN tech binding, the new Beast features a “return to center” toe piece. As you ski, the binding deflects to absorb shock. It’s one of the reasons, safety-wise, alpine-style bindings outperform tech bindings.