Travelling on snow using long, parallel pieces of wood, fibreglass, composite or other material so slide across the surface, rather than have to step through it.
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What should you be aware of when planning late-season or summer skiing?
Until now, all my skiing has been during the (local) winter. I recently had a spare day while in Switzerland, and found that one of the nearby resorts was still open, so for the first time I tried ...
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ski damaged from sticks, leaves, soil, etc?
Obviously cross/back-country skis can be damaged by skiing over rocks, stones, gravel and asphalt, but what about other, softer objects exposed when the snow starts to melt, like sticks, roots, ...
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Should I re-wax downhill skis after using skins?
I was skinning into a yurt last weekend with my regular downhill (telemark) skis. On the way back out, I noticed a lot more snow sticking to my skis... Granted, the weather was hot, and snow was ...
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NIS mounting plate for x-country skis: why only for NNN bindings?
I see a lot of higher-end cross country skis now have an NIS mounting plate to enable the mounting of bindings without drilling any holes (and easy adjustment).
But why are the only NIS compatible ...
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End-of-season maintenance / storage tips for ski boots?
After several trips with poor fitting hire ski boots, and having had no end of trouble finding suitable fitting hire boots at the current resort, I went and bought a fitting pair. The boots have been ...
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Can you keep your feet warm in ski boots on a very cold day?
After a few ski trips in slightly painful hire boots, I decided to buy a pair that would fit properly. After trying quite a lot of pairs, I eventually found some that fitted well all over my foot, ...
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Beginner Ski Touring - Avalanche Terrain
So, I've taken my AST1 (see here for info, it's a Canadian course), and I'm starting to get into backcountry skiing.
Just wondering what people would recommend for beginner terrain? Specific examples ...
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What is the benefit to telemark skiing?
Occasionally I've seen skiers free-heeling it down the slopes in telemark style but not understood why they do it. Is the main benefit for exercise, style, control or just to try something different?
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Is it safe to use a motorcycle helmet instead of a skiing helmet for skiing?
I have a perfectly good motorcycle helmet (one that encompasses the whole head, including the chin) that I never use (I bought it for lessons, but never bought a motorcycle). However, I do not have a ...
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Recommendations for two-way radios to use while skiing
Going skiing with another family next year and looking for two-way radios to use so we can stay in touch. I've used cell phones in the past but that can get awkward (and since we are going to Canada ...
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How efficient is the Altai skis “the Hok”?
I have been reading for a while about the altai ski "the Hok" . It is being promoted as :
the Hok is a ski to be used whenever and wherever there is snow. With a partial climbing skin integrated ...
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What exercises should you do before a ski trip to build leg stamina?
I'm planning to go skiing this winter, having not been for a few years. I remember that in the past, the first few days often ended up being cut a little short as my legs were aching too much from the ...
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Can I use my leather jacket to go to ski?
It might be quite a stupid question but... can I use my leather jacket to go to ski ?
I think it is waterproof and it is reasonably warm. If I wear quite heavily under it, do you think I should be ...
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What are the advantages of learning to ski on a trip? (as opposed to beforehand)
I'm a non-skier right now but am thinking of going on a ski trip. As far as I can tell there are two options for learning.
On a dry ski slope before I go
Start my trip with learning
What the the ...
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How important is thermal underwear for skiing?
I am going on a Ski trip with two days in the snow. Given that I am unlikely to go skiing again for a long time, I would like to minimise the amount of gear that I purchase. The minimum temperature ...
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How can I prevent my sun glasses from fogging up when skiing?
When I'm cross-country skiing, I usually wear glacier glasses to protect from the intense glare off the snow. When I'm moving, they usually stay clear . Whenever I stop though, my glasses seem to fog ...
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What is the effect of changing side and edge bevel on ski edges?
I'm always struggling with how edge bevel and side bevel affect my ski's behavior, and accurately grinding those bevels.
What are the effects of various edge and side bevels on the ski behavior, and ...
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How often should I wax skis?
I have a pair of skis, let's pretend I use them as much as I want to. How often should I wax them? Once a season? Every few ski days? Before or after every ski day? Both? Does it matter what kind of ...
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Starting cross-country skiing off trails
I've done a bit of crosscountry skiing on trails at local mountains, but I'm more interested in getting off the trails and out into the woods. The terrain around here is pretty steep in general with ...
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Search and rescue costs in Iceland?
I'm about to take part in a Ski Tour across Iceland in a few weeks time, I've just noticed by travel insurance doesn't include Search & Rescue costs, here in the UK mountain search and rescue is ...
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How do you punch out toes in ski-touring boots?
I've got a pair of custom moulded Scarpa Spirit 4 touring boots where the big toes are bit too tight (I've lost the nails after a day or two of touring more than once). What is the proper technique ...
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How to get started skiing?
I've never skied before, but I'd like to try it out.
What sort of gear should I buy (as opposed to renting) before hand?
What would be a good strategy to learn to ski?
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How much fuel to carry for melting snow?
I'm using a multi fuel stove (MSR Dragonfly) for a 10 day ski tour, how much fuel should I allow to provide sufficient water for cooking and drinking. Meals will be mostly dehydrated just-add-water ...
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Do I need skins to drag a pulk on skis?
In a few weeks time I will be taking part in expedition skiing across Iceland. Our kit will be in pulks and we will be skiing with Nordic skis. Uphill I'm sure we'll need skins, but on the flatter ...
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When should you repair rock gouges in skis?
When downhill skiing (although I assume this would apply to cross-country skiing or snowboarding as well), when should a gouge caused by a rock or other obstacle be considered large or serious enough ...
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How do I prevent blisters in ski boots? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I treat hot spots and blisters when I have no moleskin?
How do I treat a blister? How can I prevent getting them in the first place?
I often get blisters in my ...
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What are the different materials for ski climbing skins and advantages to each?
I'm using mohair climbing skins right now but I've heard of other materials. What others are there and how do they compare to mohair?
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How can I get rid of mold on climbing skins for skis?
There is a bit of mold on the sticky side of my mohair climbing skins for my skis. How can I get rid of it?
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What are the most important indicators of an high-risk avalanche zone?
If I'm heading out ski touring into an area I haven't been, what are the most important things to look for and think about to avoid high-risk areas for avalanches?
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How can I minimize the risk of tree wells when backcountry skiing?
When skiing in the backcountry (or even in the trees at resorts), what can be done to minimize the risk of getting trapped in a tree well?
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How can I rescue someone lost in an avalanche?
If someone from our group is caught in an avalanche, what can I do to rescue them?
