SKI TOURING ABCs:
Technique
Climbing
The right technique saves energy on the climb. To that end, going uphill with touring skis works a little differently than on foot. Basic tips for body posture, when to use risers on your heels, binding details, and a step-by-step description of kick turns means the next uphill is a piece of cake:
Descending
So, you’ve conquered the climb and now comes your reward: Before you head back to the valley a little conversion is demanded: Skins are removed, and the ski touring boots and pin bindings are readjusted for the descent. Schorsch discusses in the video what you need to pay attention to, so no ski takes off down the hill prematurely and how to really enjoy the descent:
Preparation
Before heading out, your equipment must be ready to go. Transitioning, climbing mode, and setting the proper pole length, as well as stepping into pin bindings are all a part of it. DYNAFIT product director and mountain guide Schorsch Nickaes explains how to properly prepare gear before you head up the hill:
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Would you like to know more about the proper equipment and apparel for ski touring? You can find all the essential details here:
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Ski touring for advanced skiers
How do I get my skis most efficiently onto my back? Where does the rope go, and how do I get on my crampons the most quickly and safely? Schorsch shares what you need to know and will turn you into a ski touring pro! Our DYNAFIT product director Schorsch Nickaes is a mountain guide and was previously a member of the German national skimo team. In the video below, Schorsch shares his best tips and tricks for advanced skiers and shows his unmistakable “Schorsch Move” for boot packing. Are you ready to go vertical?
