Skitour
Skitour, also known as ski touring or ski mountaineering, is a winter sport that combines backcountry skiing with hiking. It involves ascending snow-covered mountains on skis that are fitted with specialized bindings and climbing skins. These skins are fabric strips with a directional pile that allows for forward movement uphill while preventing backward slippage. Once the summit is reached, the climbing skins are removed, and the bindings are adjusted to a downhill skiing configuration, allowing for the descent.
The appeal of skitouring lies in its self-sufficiency and access to pristine, untouched snow away from crowded
Skitouring requires a different skillset than downhill skiing. Uphill travel involves a rhythmic motion and efficient