As soon as you leave the secured slopes and move in the open terrain, you have to carry the standard avalanche emergency equipment.

"Uphill-oriented” stands for low weight and easier walking – and thus for more comfort and reduced energy consumption.

Pin bindings offer a lightweight, minimalist option with a free-heel mechanism for climbing efficiency in backcountry ski touring, while frame bindings provide more alpine-style support and stability but with added weight and less touring flexibility.

Most pin bindings have a lever on the toe piece to switch between walking and riding mode. This is important, because in walking mode the touring binding does not release in order not to unintentionally lose the ski during ascent.