Skitourengehen
Skitourengehen, or ski touring, is a winter sport that combines uphill travel in mountainous terrain with a ski descent. Participants move uphill with climbing skins on touring skis and use bindings that allow the heel to rise, then switch to a downhill stance for the descent. The activity often takes place in backcountry areas beyond marked pistes, where snow conditions and avalanche risk require judgment and preparation.
Equipment commonly used includes touring skis or splitboards, bindings suitable for climbing with a free heel
Technique and planning involve skinning uphill on varied grades, performing kick turns on steeper sections, and
Safety and training are central to the activity. Courses offered by alpine clubs or guiding services teach