SKINNING TECHNIQUE
Online resources to help you learn more about backcountry travel
Skinning Basics
Here are some techniques to make your tour more fun and less work. Everything from how to set your heel lifters to how to make efficient kick turns. Good climbing technique also makes life easier for those following your skin track.
Using Heel Lifters
When and how to use your heel lifters.
The Rest Step
Conserving energy on the hike up.
Kick Turn Basics I
Setting an efficient kick turn.
Kick turn basics II
Skin track with rounded or AVA turns.
Kick Turn BASICS III
Conserving energy on the hike up.
Skinning & Riding Transitions
Quick and efficient transitions are essential to speed and safety in the mountains. Here are a few tips to help you speed up those transitions as much as possible.
Ski Transitions
American Mountain Guide Association tips on the quickest, most efficient transitions.
Splitboard Transitions
Anticipation, organization, and simplification.
SPLITBOARDING
Splitboarding comes with its own set of techniques and challenges. If you’re new to the sport and have some questions, here are some videos to get you started.
General Splitboard Touring Technique
UIAGM Splitboard guide on efficient splitboard skinning techniques.
Skimo racing
Ski randonee, skimo, whatever you want to call it, is one of the fastest growing segments of ski competition. Here are some basics and a look into this super-light and fast world of racing.
SKIMO Race Basics
This video gives an overview of the basic gear and SkiMo techniques.
Jackson Hole Race
Highlights from SkiMo at Jackson Hole.
Mondole Ski Alp 2016
Highlights from this ISMF Ski Mountaineering World Cup race.
Pierra Menta 2016
Highlights from one of the world’s biggest ski mountaineering race.