Ski touring is skiing in the backcountry on unmarked or unpatrolled areas. Touring is typically done off-piste and outside of ski resorts, and may extend over a period of more than one day. It is similar to backcountry skiing but excludes the use of a ski lift or transport.
2024年12月4日 · Ski Touring and Backcountry Skiing Gear; Training and Technique; Snow Safety; Don’t be afraid. Skinning isn’t as painful as it sounds. In fact, it’s the most efficient way to propel yourself uphill. It’s a crucial skill for ski touring in the backcountry, where you don’t have the aid of a chairlift to get you to the top of a peak.
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2024年2月21日 · Ski touring technique seems straightforward enough, especially if you have the right gear: lightweight skis, skins that fit those skis, touring bindings, ski boots with walk mode, and adjustable ski poles.
2023年9月5日 · Put simply, ski touring is a combination of cross-country skiing and alpine downhill. Rather than relying on lifts to get you up the mountain you use specialist equipment allowing you to do what’s known as ‘skinning’. Skinning is the technique of moving uphill on your skis in a gliding motion.