10 Episodes with Useful Tips
In these 10 episodes, we guide you through tips and tricks we often share with our guests. If you are planning to join a guided ski tour, you’ll gain many helpful pointers by watching this series in advance. On camera, you’ll meet our senior ski guide Gordie Smith.
Episode 1. Applying skins to your skis
Before you begin your ascent, you need to put on the skins. There are many important things to think about here, and Gordie will walk you through this step by step.
Episode 2. Removing skins once you're on skis
When you reach the top, it’s time to remove the skins before skiing down. Sounds simple, right? But there are many important details—such as dealing with strong winds and skins that flap against the skin glue. Learn how to do this correctly to preserve your skins as best as possible.
Episode 3. Touring binding in walk mode
Using ski touring bindings properly is very important. Doing it incorrectly can risk losing your skis on the climb. With a bit of practice, it’s easy to do without fuss. Watch the video from Gordie for good tips on doing this simply and cleanly.
Episode 4. Stepping out of touring bindings
You managed to step into the bindings—now how do you step out? In this episode, Gordie also shows you important techniques for removing skis in the most efficient way.
Episode 5. Setting bindings to walk mode
In this episode, Gordie shows how to set your bindings to “Touring Mode.” All touring bindings must be in walk mode when ascending; otherwise, they risk opening in steep terrain.
