In the Nordic world, backcountry refers to more of a free heel experience. Our backcountry boot selection reflects this. We have everything from Transnordic style boots from Fischer to Rossignol XP, and everything in between. Backcountry boots generally have higher cuffs to deal with deeper snow, and many of them feature extra waterproofing and insulation layers for longer tours and more adverse conditions and terrain. When you lace up a backcountry boot, you are very aware that there is a high-performance piece of footwear that’s meant for some somewhat serious business.