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I wanted a little advice as I am (hoping to soon be) just getting started in backcountry skiing. I've done a little hiking for turns in the past mainly just outside of resorts and wanted to get into the backcountry more. I am from Boise and would probably be doing a lot of my skiing around Sun Valley and Stanley, with occasional forays to eastern Idaho and Utah (Wasatch or Uintas). Of primary importance is touring ability, as I am interested in doing multi day tours. Second is skiing performance although if conditions are bad, its not vital to me to have a ski that performs well in crappy snow. Thirdly but still important is climbing performance, I've done a bit of moderate mountaineering and enjoy the idea of a only bringing one pair of boots if there's climbing to be done. The vital stats - I'm 5'11", 155-160lbs. Here's the catch, I haven't skiied much in the last 3 years (there's seems to be an amazing correlation between getting married and skiing less), fewer than 5 ski days a year, but in anticipation of a great snow year (fingers crossed) I've got a pass at the local resort and will be getting out alot more this year, and hopefully back up to par by midseason. Never been a great skier (haven't put in the time) but could always follow better skiers down the scary stuff and make it in one piece even if it took me a bit longer. Anyway, I'll tell you what I've been thinking about and maybe you can affirm my choices or point me in a better direction. Also if anyone knows of any online mailorder companies with ski/binding deals, feel free to let me know. I have looked at mgear.com and backcountrystore.com. Skis- Atomic TM:10 Superlight, probably 175's (lately I've been skiing some 185 X-mountains in the resort), sounds like they'll do the job, and the price is nice too! Bindings- Dynafit TLT, or TLT Comfort. Both seem great, not exactly sure from reviews what the functional differences are. Have only seen the TLT. Boots- Not sure here, will definately buy my boots from a local shop in Bois e, or in Salt Lake, so it will depend somewhat upon what they carry. Considering Scarpa Laser, or maybe Garmont Mega Lite or Dynafit TLT 700, or TLT 4Pro? Also, I don't think it's for me, but has anyone tried Dynafit's Mlt 4? Thanks for any thoughts or advice anybody has on this, maybe I'll see some of you in the backcountry this year.
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