The DIFFICULT paths lead to a BEAUTIFUL destination.
Ski touring is the most athletic variation of skiing. It originated in the Nordic countries and is increasingly found at ski resorts.
The roots of ski mountaineering.
Its practice dates back to prehistoric times. Wooden slats of different sizes and shapes, preserved in peat bogs in Russia, Finland, and Norway, have been discovered. As a sport, it originated in Europe in 1897, when the German Wilhelm Paulcke completed the first traverse across the Bernese Oberland on skis, an event considered the birth of modern ski touring or mountaineering.
Choosing the easy path is not the option if you want to advance.
In summary, ski touring is a winter sport that consists of ascending and descending mountains solely with the aid of skis, without any mechanical assistance. This characteristic makes it one of the most complete sports that exist, as the people who practice it have to climb with skis, must have the skill to move on flat terrain, and must know how to descend in any type of snow and slope. Furthermore, they must know the characteristics of the mountain, its dangers, and difficulties.
At Esports Cubil, you will find a wide range of ski touring skis and boots, ranging from the lightest and most modern for those seeking results in competition, to the more classic, but without ceasing to enjoy modern and quality equipment.
Let’s review the equipment we need for ski touring or ski mountaineering.
Skis
Versatile to be able to ski in any type of snow and light to facilitate the ascent.
Bindings
The part that joins the boot to the ski and leaves the heel free for ascending, and allows it to be fixed for descending.
Ski Crampons
They are the crampons for the skis: metal plates that offer more security during the ascent when the snow is hard or icy.
Climbing Skins
Synthetic material that hooks onto the sole of the ski and prevents the skis from sliding backward during the climb.
Boots
We have two types: soft and rigid. The former provide more comfort on the ascent and the rigid ones provide more grip on the descent. The liners must be warm and comfortable, and we recommend the sole be Vibram.
Socks
Anti-friction to prevent blisters.
Poles
They must be robust and light, with wide baskets for powder snow and safety straps for the wrist.
As a safety measure and depending on the type of trip, it is recommended to carry a snow shovel, ARVA (avalanche transceiver), GPS, ice axes, and crampons.