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[エイダン.シダル]

I odered a pair of the Fischer BCX Grand Tour boots from Steep and Cheap for $137US and a set of the BC Auto bindings for my skinny hand-me-down trail skis. Still much cheaper than Trailhead, even with the currency conversion. I will pick them up in Vermont when visiting family for Easter. I just started this year and am hooked. I have been a snowboarder for years and have accessed the woods on snowshoes a lot, but have always wanted to try xc. My neighbour gave me some old gear, not really suited to BC, but I have been having a blast. Chasing sales now to get ready for next season. This is really the better way of moving through snow. Can't wait to practice the telemark techniques more. Where did you source the skate blades in Canada (or did you have to import from Europe)?

I don't have anybody stateside, and don't cross that border.

As for skates in Canada, found this:

[MartinZ]

Thank you. That's an awesome resource. Another investment down the line. My wife will just keep shaking her head.

[FourthCoast]

Someone has to get these boots and write a review.

https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/product/ ... boots-mens

Only $179.73

[エイダン.シダル]

If REI had my size I'd be sore tempted, not that it often gets cold enough: driving distance from Toronto. Besides, my 3-pin skis are laughable for the expedition these demand: ancient Åsnes Tur-Langren woodies, and my old alpine parabolics on Voile Cable Telemark bindings.