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Ski touring gear etc for a complete novice?

 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead
Hello all,

I'm considering getting into ski touring. I've been down hill skiing for a number of years, reasonably proficient off piste.

I live in the Lakes and do a lot of fell walking so this winter conditions dependant I'm thinking of combining my two loves. Essentially walking or skinning up then if I find a nice patch of snow skiing it! I know my local fells like the back of my hand so will be confident on what's below the snow and of course can utilise the tow up on Raise and hopefully make some touring friends Very Happy I'll be walking throughout the winter anyhow so can just sling the skis in the car if conditions look promising. I've a couple of ski weeks planned this winter in the Alps but have never done any touring either-just the lift served small hike stuff.

So what do I need? I know nothing so humour me. When it comes to touring is it a case just getting a ski with a touring binding or are their dedicated touring skis? Suspect saving on weight is more of a consideration in the design/construction? I have my own boots, what's the difference with touring boots?

Any advice appreciated, I'm also looking for a cheapish set up if anyone has one they'd like to part with and of course if anyone else is up to or fancies an adventure this winter give me a shout! I'm based nr Ennerdale.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
You need touring bindings on your skis, skins to fit them and some lightweight, rubber-soled touring boots that will fit and safely release from whatever bindings you choose. 'Anything Technical' in Kendal will have a selection of kit in their shop that you can look at, and if you go in with a credit card, you may end up coming out ready to go.

You'll also need a pack that can carry your skis, skins and lunch, along with the crampons, ice axe, avalanche safety gear etc you'll get later. Whatever bindings you end up starting off with though, do get boots that are compatible with Dynafit (Tech) bindings, as you'll most likely end up wanting them sooner or later.
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