Here's a cost effective way to get into touring: rather than buying a whole new set up (new touring bindings, new skis to mount them on), just set up the skis and Salomon or Atomic alpine bindings you already have with an MFD ALLTIME Salomon/Atomic System. The MFD system gives you an alpine set up and a touring set up on the same pair of skis. Use the tip of your ski pole to switch easily between locked alpine skiing mode, and 0, 6, and 14 degree inclines depending on whether you're heading downhill or hiking up varyingly steep slopes.

Unlike other alpine touring binding systems, the torsionally stiff MFD plates are solidly attached with a wide base, and they are positioned low against the ski. The result? A strong connection that feels secure not just in soft powder, but also when you're laying some trenches into the hard pack back in bounds. Plus, there's no more dead spot in the flex of the ski; a heel spring allows the ski to flex normally, unhindered by the binding. Made in the USA, the MFD Salomon/Atomic System is compatible with Salomon STH Driver 12, 14, 16; Salomon STH 12, 14; and with Atomic FFG Team alpine ski bindings. The system comes with a mounting template so if you're feeling extra savvy you can set it up yourself. If you're not 100 percent confident about it though, it's best to bring the project to the Experts at Jans or to your local ski shop.