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Glad to see even down there they use modern low-tech ski touring bindings. Never understood why people would take big heavy ones (apart from price, but basic Dy
by saiya-jin 8y ago
Glad to see even down there they use modern low-tech ski touring bindings. Never understood why people would take big heavy ones (apart from price, but basic Dynafit low tech ones that guys have are actually among the best and widely used in Europe).
Have been on Kosciuszko but it was cca May, reminded me of some lower mountain ranges back home in central Europe. Met a guy finishing his 2 week hike up there, in fierce winds and clouds, very nice encounter.
It looked like they get their share of snow up there, but these pictures bring much more - never thought you can actually die in avalanche in Australia! Couldn't find any victims by quick googling so hopefully noone yet.
Good to remind me to start packing for the weekend snow camping in similar conditions, forecasts say up to 60cm of fresh snow so better be careful.
- mordechai9000 8y agoI thought AT bindings were primarily for downhill skiing, but with the option to unlock the heel for climbing. But my ski experience is cross country using NNN and NNN BC bindings, and the ones in the picture look like old school 3 pin bindings. Edit: Viewing on desktop, it's clear these are not 3 pin bindings.
- pgreenwood 8y agoI use the similar AT bindings in Australia for all types of skiing. Pattern base skis work very well in Australian conditions too. There is occasional avalanche incidents in Australia and sadly there were a couple of deaths on Mt Bogong a few years ago. Since then there has been a lot more awareness of the danger here.