AMGA Guide Instructor Margaret Wheeler shows four techniques for prepping corners on the skin track to improve kick turns, especially for beginners. … [Read more...] about How To Prepare The Skin Track Corners For Kick Turning
When To Use A Ski Touring Binding’s Heel Lifter
AMGA certified mountain guides Margaret Wheeler and Jeff Ward talk through the pros and cons of when to use each heel lifter setting on a ski touring binding. … [Read more...] about When To Use A Ski Touring Binding’s Heel Lifter
How to Care for Your Climbing Skins While Backcountry Skiing
Learn how to care for your climbing skins with instruction from the American Mountain Guides Association. … [Read more...] about How to Care for Your Climbing Skins While Backcountry Skiing
Tips for Skinning Uphill
Traveling uphill on skis or a splitboard is a great way of getting a workout and enjoying time in the mountains on your way to making some great turns. To help get you started, Grant Bishop with the Professional Ski Instructors of America and Brennan Metzler from the American Association of Snowboard Instructors show you 8 tips for getting the most out of your time in the skin … [Read more...] about Tips for Skinning Uphill
How Body Position Works in V2 Skate Skiing
Nordic Ski Lab explains body position and how the body moves in V2 skate skiing (One Skate technique in Canada, or Skate 2 in the UK). Understanding how the body works in V2 skate skiing is the key to effortless skiing because the core of the body powers both the pole push and the leg push. If you find V2 skate skiing challenging, you probably need to focus more on body … [Read more...] about How Body Position Works in V2 Skate Skiing