Here are the sizing charts as posted on REI's website. I've skied both boots and I think REI's recommendation is spot on. REI's current pricing on Alfa boots (30% off) is amazing so if you are thinking about this boot, now is the time. Alpina Alaska XP Men's Boot Alpina Alaska Xplore.jpg Alfa Vista ...

A cold front is passing through our area (9/22)
An amazing rainbow, lowest arc I've ever seen I'm all rainbows and unicorns, but thats not the best part!

A great price for a great boot. I notice that REI has all their Alfa boots at 30% off, with a good selection of sizes. Vista Advance at $376, Free at $503, and Skaget at $293. Seems like a strange time of year for a price drop. I wonder if REI has decided to drop Alfa from their product line. If so,...

Hi JohnSKepler It is an interesting idea. My Xplore boot heels are shaped in such a way that I think it would be difficult to mod them to accept the heel throw. Are you going to try and grind a groove in the heel or build up some sort of shelf?

I have not had the stuck pin problem on any of my Xplore boots, but I've read a few posts where people had boots with this defect and stated that they would never trust the Xplore system again. I wonder if the Ebay seller made any attempt to contact Alpina. I don't know what Alpina's policy is in re...

How do you EASILY open and close the back clip for walking and downhill? I need two hands and all my strength. Obviously, I do not want to have to deal with that out in the backcountry so it seems like there must be an easy trick to use with gloves on. Thank you all!! To change the boot from the wa...

I'm tired of lugging my Crispi Evos up mountains when I feel they are more boot than I need. I see people mounting Xplore bindings on alpine width skis. My Question is, how much edge control does this system enable? Would I be in trouble if I came across an Icy section of trail. Johny has Piqued my...

It has been a record breaking snow year in our area. It's not the mega snowfall they have had in the Sierras, but record-breaking nonetheless. Afton posted 177 inches as of April 1, and I don't really think of Afton as a snowy location in our valley. We generally get more snow in my area, but we don...

Bright moon and fresh snow, who could resist.
4/5/2023 Eastern Idaho

That looks perfect, Tom. Two questions: 1) What is defined as a senior and, 2) Want to meet me there? John It is only open Fri - Mon Seniors, 70+ (Sorry John) Adult Friday and Monday 1/2 day 12pm - 4 pm,$40, Full day 9am - 4, $50 Saturday & Sunday 1/2 day, $45, Full day $60 I have not used the lift...