How To Backcountry Ski: Quick and Easy Skinning Transitions

Quick transitions from skiing to skinning are a key tool in the repertoire of an experienced backcountry skier. Not only does a quick transition allow for more laps, but it can also be an important safety consideration. Being able to transition efficiently and without removing skis can be critical on glaciers, steep exposed terrain, or deep powder. Doug Stenclik gives us a quick rundown of how he transitions in the backcountry. Check it out and impress your friends on your next backcountry ski mission.
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[@snowmonkeyskimo7905]

Cool tips - don't forget to unlock your toes before the descent :)

[@markski7725]

You made that look so easy!

[@davidegiardini2083]

Dougy's been doing his yoga!!!

[@larrygregerson5160]

Great video Doug...thanks for posting. Pro tip: On windy summits, it can be easier and more manageable to fold skins into quarters rather than into halfs.

[@jasonbax8105]

Great video. Practiced this yesterday and after a few laps I was good to go! Curious if you find this hard on the edges of your skins though?

[@dboy4034]

amateur tip, take a break before going down hill because your legs might be noodles 😂😂

[@michaelwarner6782]

epic video. very useful

[@tommoritz6659]

I hope you will do more informational BC videos. Thanks.

[@PaulBeiser]

Great tips here Doug, too old and not limber enough for some of the Yoga moves 😂, but learned a few new things, especially sequences and timing. I use your 2nd tip on the Pomoca clips all the time, really easy to just slide them up the side then to the tail. Thanks again!

[@seniorripper]

How did you get into the toes so easily? It takes me forever to line up the pins with the holes in my boots. Drives me crazy.

[@F3lixDelix]

Hey, nice video! Can you tell me what length of the TX93 you're using and how tall you are? Thanks!

[@cripplecreekbackcountry6800]

Thanks for your comment! Doug is 5'10" (178 cm) and skis the 178 cm TX93s.

[@tjb8841]

How about one for tip rip skins on non-race set ups?

[@nalofree]

should not pack the skin glue to glue, like in this video