Getting started with Savvy Touring

Savvy Touring was born in the backcountry. With a deep love for the mountains and a desire to share the joy and satisfaction they bring; we set out to improve the experience of backcountry skiing.

Who is Savvy Touring?​

Savvy Touring was co-founded by backcountry enthusiasts , Avi Kleiman & Luke Arsenault, whose joint vision is to enrich lives by connecting people with the mountains.

What does Savvy Touring do?

We equip backcountry skiers with the tools to have a safe, comfortable, and exhilarating experience in the mountains.

How are we doing this?

By building community, educating, and creating innovative products for backcountry skiers & riders.

When was the company founded?

Savvy Touring was founded in January, 2018

What’s in store for the future?

More innovative products, mountain events & training programs to make you better equipped in order to get the most out of the mountains.

PURSUIT Winter Balaclava:

Is it lightweight enough to not be very bulky under a ski helmet?

  • Absolutely. This is exactly what we designed it to fit under.

Has anyone with an extra large head purchased this balaclava?

  • The intended head circumference range is 56cm to 62cm. However, the material is stretchy and may fit for larger heads as well. If the balaclava is uncomfortable in any way, we accept returns free of charge! 

Do you have different sizes?

  • With the use of four-way stretch micro fleece, one size fits most. However, if it doesn’t feel perfect, we accept returns free of charge.

ENDURO Headlamp:

How much does the headlamp and power bank weigh?

  • The headlamp weighs 140g (with no batteries) and the power bank weighs 225g.

Can I use nimh AA batteries 1.2v*3=3.6v instead of alkaline1.5*3= 4.5v?

  • The headlamp is capable of running on nihm AA 1.2v batteries.

How much running time does the headlamp have in low mode?

  • On standard AA batteries, the headlamp can run on the lowest setting (amber light, low) for approximately 80 hours.

SEEKERS Winter Hiking Glove Liners:

What is the temperature range of the gloves?

  • These liners are intended for winter hiking, so when you are working your way uphill (active) they are comfortable as low as -25C. If you’re sitting around camp (not active) it would be more like -5C to -10C before you might want to slip on an outer glove.

Are these liners available in XS for women ?

  • Right now, our smallest size for the glove liner is a “small”:  It will fit a palm width (below index and pinky fingers) of 9cm and hand length (wrist to middle finger) of 20cm.

Are these liners unisex ?

  • Yes. They are designed to fit both men & women.

SEEKERS Winter Hiking Ski Socks:

What g/m^2 are they made of?

  • The grams per square meter (g/m^2 / GSM) of the wool yarn is 120g. The net weight of a pair of socks is approximately 85g.

Do you have large sizes for size 12 feet?

  • Yes. The Large size fits for a men’s size 11 to 13 (women’s size 12 to 14).