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Packing safety equipment in your backpack for easy access

Backpack There is certain equipment that you should have with you on every ski tour This includes an avalanche transceiver, an avalanche probe and a shovel. It is also useful …

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Putting on ski crampons

Ski crampons are the wildcard you can play when touring skins no longer grip icy surfaces – and a form of safety equipment, especially in steep, exposed terrain (see crampons: …

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Stepping in and out of pin bindings

The Marker Alpinist touring binding can be easily switched from riding to walking mode and back again: for walking mode, the heel is twisted and the heel lifter positioned upright …

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Stepping into bindings in deep snow

With a few tricks, it’s really easy to step into the bindings after removing the skins: in soft snow, insert the tail of both skis into the snow so that …

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How to use heel lifters

Most ski touring bindings have heel lifters. The exceptions to this are ultra-light race bindings and old-fashioned bindings from the days of the ski touring pioneers. Heel lifters are a …

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How to store your pole in steep terrain to climb better

Touring Hacks with Pros We asked our best ski touring experts to reveal their top ski touring hacks. All of our pros are from the ski and mountain guide industry …

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Touring Hacks with Pros: How to carry your skis

How to carry skis When ascending during a ski tour, you can encounter tricky sections where it is better to take off your touring skis and carry them on your …

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Ski touring boots – stepping out and storage

Ski touring boots stepping out and storage Before getting out of the touring boot, activate the hiking mechanism, open the outer velcro strap, lacing systems and buckles. Press the shell …

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Ski touring skins – tips & tricks for “mounting and pulling off”

Ski touring skins tips & tricks for “mounting and pulling off” Putting on and taking off of the climbing skins should be mastered in all weather conditions. Strong winds, massive …

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Ski touring boots – stepping in made easy

Ski touring boots stepping in made easy The correct way to get into a ski touring boot is slightly different depending on the model. In general: The liner should already …

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