I 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 avalanch

I 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.