Ski tour planning – the 3×3 filter method
Ski tour planning – the 3×3 filter method
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The following overview is a tool that serves as a cheat sheet for the structured planning of a ski tour. The three pillars on the x- and y-axis are important: conditions, terrain and people are assessed, checked and thought through regionally, locally and the zone that you are in. If you follow this grid, beginners and experts alike will always have all the important points in mind when planning a ski tour:
Touring ski poles – best without straps!
Studies on the reduction of avalanche hazards also point to pole straps. Studies have shown that the touring pole with a basket functions like an anchor and people with hands …
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: …