Cross-country downhill (XCD) skiing might sound like a throwback—something your uncle’s leather boots and a dusty pair of fish scales would be better suited for than a modern backcountry kit. But here’s the truth: XCD skiing is having a quiet resurgence, and it’s worth paying attention to. Why XCD Skiing is Back On The Rise While tech bindings, climbing skins, …
If you’re here, you probably already know: not all straps are created equal. And while the Original Voile Strap has earned its status as a backcountry essential, it’s only the beginning of the story. From Nano to XL, Rack to Extender, Voile’s growing lineup of purpose-built straps means there’s a perfect tool for just about every task… if you know …
You just got a new pair of Voile skis. You added a binding to the order. And as part of that package, we mounted them up and gave them a final pass before shipping them your way. But then you notice something else included in the package: “A detune? What does that mean?” It’s a fair question. The word doesn’t …
When picking out a backcountry ski or splitboard, there’s a lot to consider—shape, flex, width, weight—but one factor that often gets overlooked is construction. Yet, the way a ski or board is built has a huge impact on how it tours, rides, and holds up in the long run. At the core of this decision is the debate… cap vs …
For years, the ski and board community has clung to outdated ideas about cap construction, stuck in the past when foam-core skis gave it a bad name. But times have changed, and so has the tech. The truth? Cap construction—when done right—creates skis and boards that are light, durable, and perform just as well as traditional sidewall construction. The issue? …
If you’re interested in learning how to mount Voile 3-Pin bindings onto your skis, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will walk you through the process using a paper template. However, before we dive in, we want to emphasize a few key points: If you still want to tackle this yourself, we’ll walk you through how to mount …
Mounting a 3-pin binding on your Voile ski? You’ll need to know two key measurements: In this guide, we’ll walk you through finding both, ensuring a proper mount for your setup. What You’ll Need Before we dive in, gather the following tools to get the job done accurately:– Tape measure– Straight edge– Masking or painter’s tape– Pen– Voile Boot Center …
The Delicate Science of Slope Angles I have a very privileged position as an avalanche instructor. Not only am I lucky enough to be many people’s first guide into the backcountry, but I am constantly in a mindset that critically looks at decision-making systems and how to present those systems to my students in a way that is engaging and …
Decisions, decisions, decisions We make an uncountable number of decisions every day. For each of them, there are two different processes at work. The conscious and the subconscious. Some decisions, we make with logic and thought. This is the conscious. Spoiler alert, most of our decisions are not made with the conscious. As you can imagine, this greatly impacts our …
As tele-mentorship continues to grow and mature, and I mean both introducing new folks to telemark and the use of digital communication to share mentorship remotely, I’d like to share an example of how this can like using the tools, space, and support model from part 1. Particularly, I think it’s a great chance to highlight and build from the …
