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Black Crows Navis Freebird Skis

RRP €729.95

black-crows.com

Founded around the corner in Chamonix, you’d expect these strong, smooth and trustworthy touring skis to stay true to their back country roots and a spirit of adventure. And they do both, in spades. The 102mm width makes these a versatile ski; they’re not the lightest on the uphill yet they fail to disappoint on the return leg, whatever the conditions. You'll find a selection of touring skis to hire at Caribou Sports in the centre of Morzine.

Ortovox Rescue Set Diract Voice Light

RRP €420.00

ortovox.com

No touring set up is complete without a full set of avalanche rescue gear, combined with the knowledge of how to use it. Please don’t be the person in your group with all the gear and no idea. Over on page 42 Nicky suggested the Ortovox Diract Voice avalanche transceiver if you’re looking for an update this winter. Ortovox offer a full rescue kit set which includes the Diract Voice transceiver, Alu 240 Light probe and the Pro Light shovel. The probe and shovel are both lightweight and quick and easy to assemble.

NOCS Provisions Monocular

RRP €75.00

nocsprovisions.com

The perfect accompaniment to the NOCS standard issue on page 128, this NOCS Zoom Tube is great for scoping lines, spotting wildlife or looking out for your mates on the mountain. It’s ultra-compact design packs neatly into your touring back pack, it’s both water resistant and fog proof and has a mega wide field of view. The lens is fully multi coated for protection while the rugged impact absorbing housing makes it ultra tough. You likely won’t need it, but the Zoom Tube comes with a no-matter-what lifetime warranty and there’s six different bright colours to choose from.

Patagonia snowfarer Touring cap

RRP €40.00

eu.patagonia.com

This light weight, fast drying and adjustable cap has been specifically designed by Patagonia for big days on the mountain. While the foamcore peak with a dark underbill protects your face from the sun, the soft brushed tricot liner keeps you warm and cosy when the wind whips up. It’s made from 100% recycled nylon with a durable water repellent finish and its production is Fair Trade certified too. The low profile design means it can be worn under a helmet or hood too!

Jones Frontier Splitboard

RRP €749.95

jonessnowboards.com

This all-terrain, shred everything splitboard is perfect for the variable pistes of the Portes du Soleil. It’s both flexible and floaty to help you glide through all conditions on the descent as well as lightweight for the tougher ascents. The Directional Rocker profile and Inner/Outer Traction Tech 2.0 edges provide confident stability and edge grip and aside from the masses of technology packed into this split, every element has been sustainably designed to put the planed first. Spot the awesome board graphics from PR Roberts too!