Expert Gear Picks from Sam Tarling

    Expert gear recommendations from Sam Tarling, Alpine, backcountry, cross-country skiing expert, Father, based in Jackson, WY.

    Sam Tarling's Alpine skiing gear

    • Sam Tarling recommends the Rossignol Unisex Racing Ski Boots Hero World Cup 140 — I've been running these shells for the last 4 years and find the flex progression to be optimal for aggressive skiing. I have pin inserts added by CAST and grip soles for modifications, which allows me to tour around the Jackson Hole sidecountry.

    • Sam Tarling recommends the Rossignol SENDER 110 OPEN — I've been skiing the Sender 110 since it was released 3 years ago. It is intuitive, easy to ski and handles all types of snow. I mount this ski at -2cm or -1.5cm since I find the recommended mount point to be very progressive.

    • Sam Tarling recommends the CAST Touring Freetour 2.0 Pivot 15 — The CAST freetour is the only true inbounds-capable touring binding, in my opinion. It is a true Look Pivot binding, with the ability to skin for short sidecountry access.

    • Sam Tarling recommends the Mammut Barryvox S2 — This is my favorite beacon to date. It is intuitive and easy to use and extremely low-profile.

    • Sam Tarling recommends the Pomoca Free Pro — This Pomoca skin is the best combination of ease-of-use, durability and gliding speed.

    Sam Tarling

    Sam Tarling

    Alpine, backcountry, cross-country skiing expert, Father
    Sam Tarling

    Sam Tarling

    Alpine, backcountry, cross-country skiing expert, Father
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    Details

    SpecialitySkiing
    LocationJackson, WY
    JoinedApr 2026
    Unisex Racing Ski Boots Hero World Cup 140
    Rossignol · $900Unisex Racing Ski Boots Hero World Cup 140
    Sam“I've been running these shells for the last 4 years and find the flex progression to be optimal for aggressive skiing. I have pin inserts added by CAST and grip soles for modifications, which allows me to tour around the Jackson Hole sidecountry.”