Tips tricks and techniques for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering, terrific stuff if you’re new to the sport or to share with your newbie friends.
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10 Things Every Backcountry Skier Should Know: #1 – Practice humility so caution rules the day.
by Lou Dawsonby Lou Dawsonoday we finish up our “10 Things to Know series.” The ultimate part of any endeavor is perhaps how your mind interacts with the day. In terms of mountaineering, using mental processes to avoid pride and resulting bad decisions is key. I’ve messed up a few times in that area, and also had some success, but thought it would be nice to hear some other people’s words about this so I trolled my celebrity address book for likely helpers. But don’t let the celebs have the last word, I know you blog readers have some ideas about this, so fire a few comments to complete today’s blog.
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Durability report for Dynafit backcountry skiing bindings, includes photos of breakage and suggestions for repair and maintainance, applies to other tech binding brands and models as well.
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Dynafit binding install for backcountry skiing and ski touring, do it yourself with our help.
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Tips and information for starting backcountry skiing and mountaineering, covering safety, fitness and gear as well as overall planning and judgement.
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Power tool safety while working on skis and backcountry gear, disk grinders can be dangerous.
Tips & Tricks is the home of WildSnow’s extensive library of how-tos. You’ll find info on ski touring basics like how to do a kickturn, endurance fitness and nutrition, and granular level gear mods. WildSnow’s Tips & Tricks is also where you’ll find deep dives into what to bring on extended ski expeditions or on a fast and light smash-and-grab ski mission. And if you’re looking for ideas on using Voile straps to attach a ski or splitboard to your bike? We’ve even got that covered. The archives here at WildSnow run deep.
We’re open to suggestions to expand this department; let us know what tips & tricks you’d like to see.
