XL Mountain, the gear guru
Our official tecnical partner
- Photographer: Federico Ravassard
Without him, it’s true to say the Buyer's Guide wouldn't be what it is, and we want to acknowledge that. Over the years, the journey that’s led to the increasingly technical and obsessive perfection of the tome you’re now reading has relied much on Danilo’s expertise.
Indeed, it’s in the laboratory of XL Mountain—the shop specializing in outdoor sports equipment based in Quincinetto, northwest Italy that he runs together with his wife Erika—that much of the behind-the-scenes work for this guide takes place. The countless hours spent poring over catalogs selecting materials, the scrupulous measurements of the products, the precise and meticulous preparation of ski edges, base tunes, and binding testing, the evaluation of market trends and much more—all are guided by Danilo's encyclopedic experience.
We can safely say that, when it comes to ski touring equipment, he’s one of the most knowledgeable and passionate people out there. He studies, tests, disassembles and personally analyzes every product he decides to display. If it doesn’t convince him, he won’t sell. So if you’re looking for personalized advice for your next set-up, the service you’ll get in XL Mountain is truly second to none.
Fix an appointment, tell Danilo your needs, goals, expectations and aspirations, and he’ll provide you with expert guidance to ensure you get the perfect products tailored to meet your requirements.
Plus of course his shop boasts a high quality ski workshop and specialist section dedicated to bootfitting, insoles, and boot customization. XL Mountain is located in Quincinetto, just a short distance from the Turin-Aosta motorway exit. Sooner or later you’ll probably pass by there, so let us know what you think!
Via XXV Aprile, 2 Quincinetto (TO)
Tel. 0125 659103
xlmountain.it
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