Ridge – the premium ski touring system for advanced skiers
Exposed summits and steep couloirs are what make your hear beat faster? Do you want to take on a multi-day ski traverse such as the Haute Route or the Spaghetti Tour? Or are challenging alpine ski tours just your thing? With our new Ridge ski touring system, you are perfectly outfitted for the big challenges on the mountain – from head to the tip of your skis.
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No compromise – uphill or downhill. The high-performance Ridge system combines speed and efficiency on the climb with powerful downhill performance. Innovative construction, premium materials, and intelligent features make the critical difference that allow you to give your all on demanding terrain.
Ridge 95 Ski: Freeriding meets speed mountaineering
The Ridge 95 touring ski offers impressive climbing as a light, fast and efficient companion. Compared to other speed touring skis, there is also a dyed-in-the-wool downhiller inside – and it knows no compromises when it comes to downhill performance. This premium ski guarantees perfect power transfer, stability and control in all conditions. The raised tip simplifies turn initiation.
Ridge (Pro) Boot: Light, comfortable and a strong downhiller
The Ridge (Pro) Boot scores as a fast, nimble climber with a super comfy fit. Once on the summit, it transforms into a first-class downhiller with just one-hand handling. The heart of this innovative ski touring boot is the patented tongue construction – the “Floating Tongue” – that moves with you horizontally on the climb, enabling a totally natural gait without pressure points or friction.
Ridge Binding: Brain off, full speed ahead.
The Ridge sets new standards on the pin binding market with ease of handling and strong downhill performance. The patented Easy-Turn-Tech heel unit allows a totally effortless rotation from a climbing to a downhill position. Stepping in is possible without even a glance down thanks to intelligent construction. On the descent, this light premium binding wins points with outstanding performance and exacting power transfer to the ski. Aesthetically, too, the development team dreamed up more: The Ridge not only comes in a classic DYNAFIT binding design but is also available in a stylish Limited Edition design. The design is inspired by the fascinating northern lights dance of colors and transforms the binding into a real eye-catcher in the snow.
Ridge Gore-Tex Jacket and Pants: Sustainable weather protection
Light, waterproof and sustainable The Ridge Gore-Tex ski touring set of apparel was developed for tough use. It integrates 100% recycled polyester and PFC-free GORE-TEX performance materials. They protect you reliably from wind and weather and at the same time score points for outstanding breathability. This hardshell set with a waterproof rating of 28,000 mm is very comfy and has impressively engineered features such as ventilation zippers, a minimalist snow skirt, and a helmet-compatible hood.
Ridge Ultralight down jacket: Extremely light and warm
The Ridge Ultralight down jacket offers an impressive warmth-to-weight ratio and a small packsize. Whether for a rest break on the summit or as an extra layer in particularly cold temperatures, this jacket offers extraordinary warmth and is extremely comfortable. Its premium RDS-certified down with 800 fill power was harvested with ethically sustainable and traceable methods. A water-resistant treatment prevents the down from collapsing and clumping when exposed to moisture.
Ridge 26 Backpack: Minimalist design, extensive features
Light, compact, and yet equipped with all the essential features: The Ridge 26 Unisex ski touring backpack is the perfect companion for ambitious day tours on alpine terrain when lightweight and high performance are demanded. With several different compartments, it allows clear organization of your gear. Thanks to the comfortable, well-vented carrying system, it sits comfortably and securely on your back.
Here, it’s not just about first-class gear, but also offering you valuable tips and tricks so you can make the most from your experiences:
5 ski touring tips for advanced skiers
Have you been until now mostly out and about on easy terrain, but you would like to take on bigger challenges? Mountain guide and DYNAFIT athlete Javier Martín de Villa shares five helpful tips and tricks in our magazine. These will help you step up to the next level and are what you need for advanced ski touring – from glacier gear to preparation to training.
Video tutorials: How to Skitour with Schorsch
Boot packing
On challenging tours, sooner or later you get to the point when your skis must be go on your pack. Our product director and ski touring guru SchorschNickaesshows you in a video tutorial how to best approach boot packing.
Rope team
Roping up makes it possible to negotiate steep, exposed passages safely. It is especially indispensable on glacial terrain. But how does a rope team function? When do you put on your climbing harness, and how is the rope carried in a pack? Schorsch has all the answers:
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