The classic touring equipment: skis + touring bindings + climbing skins.
The ski mountaineer
These guys and girls need the lightest equipment, as their goal is not so much powder skiing, but the summits at the end of the snow fields? That means they need very light equipment. All touring ski manufacturers have ski models for this. The same goes for binding manufacturers: some bindings look like a bolt holder. Nevertheless, they are reasonably stable.
The ski hikers
Ski hikers: These are people who are interested in the overall nature experience of "mountains in winter". I really do know people who would rather go uphill than downhill. They are still nice! The tours of this group are usually longer than those of the others, so they also require fairly light equipment. The touring ski market specializes in this group and offers solutions in all areas.
Telemark bindings & adapters
Are the telemark skiers among the ski tourers particularly easy when it comes to materials? In principle, all they need is a few skins under the treads and they're ready to go. However, progress would not stop at telemarking: there are now telemark bindings with an integrated climbing function. This means that the telemarker not only has a joint in the binding, but also "the bend" in the boot. This means that free-heelers can speed up the mountains. Especially because telemark boots are much softer than touring or alpine boots.
Alpine binding adapter
Another adaptation option turns your stiff alpine binding into a real ascent option. This method is more suitable for freeskiers who like to take on short hikes after the lift ascent to get to the untouched white. The adapters are not lightweight, but can be used with all common binding and ski boot models. Firstly, the adapter must be fitted into the binding and secondly, it must be adjusted to the boot. If everything fits, you're ready to go. Very good fitness or short hikes are the prerequisites for having fun with the adapters.
