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Touring v boot packing

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aznaxl
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so basically, no offense ski industry, but bootpacking is the true secret to excellent skiing above wax above new boots above toes warmers above fancy goggles, right?



I started boot packing after closing two years ago and made so much progress during that pretty short time. Was it the soft spring snow? Or like, maybe end of season untuned skiis? Or does carrying skis on your shoulder give you ski super powers?

I’ve see ppl on touring setups trucking and looking easy breezy while I’m huffing and puffing and shifting my skis from shoulder to shoulder but coming down it doesn’t seem like they go as gnarly, maybe not as much of a power transfer?
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Price_Police
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wow Couldn’t agree more. Thanks for sharing! Ok who’s up next?
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jca
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Yep, make sure youre bootpacking in the skin track for maximum downhill performance too.
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Kretzschmar
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This is how I'm going down the hill next year

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aznaxl
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Ok I did that once accidentally because I thought I was getting weird looks for not doing that and then I realized it was worse. It happened one time.
jcaYep, make sure youre bootpacking in the skin track for maximum downhill performance too.
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PeppermillReno
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I only tour/bootpack switch.
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snowmosexual
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If you don't poop in the boot pack to save time your downhill performance will be shit
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dogfacematt
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KretzschmarThis is how I'm going down the hill next year



Bro I've been trying to get my hands on a pair of '13 S7's for so long

**This post was edited on Nov 10th 2020 at 9:05:46pm
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iced
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aznaxlOk I did that once accidentally because I thought I was getting weird looks for not doing that and then I realized it was worse. It happened one time.

well whoever was just looking were weird for not saying anything
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RudyGarmisch
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Dont forget to check in with other people around you too in the backcountry - its dangerous out there I hear, so you should ask other parties often about their trip plan, weather conditions, and what they think the avalanche risk is.
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drifts
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skiP.E.I.
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Once you've mastered bootpacking, barefoot hiking is the next step in progression. The correct technique is to wear your socks on your hands while you shoulder carry your skis with boots clicked into the bindings.
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OregonDead
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just drag ur skis op
save ur shoulders
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freestyler540
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I love your attitude OP. But when you can do 3 laps a day with the same effort as it takes to bootpack once, then switch will be pretty quick
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AbiH
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jcaYep, make sure youre bootpacking in the skin track for maximum downhill performance too.


aznaxlOk I did that once accidentally because I thought I was getting weird looks for not doing that and then I realized it was worse. It happened one time.


Just make sure that you’re telling everyone that your the best skier on the mountain while your boot packing in the skin track.

Oh and don’t forget to make fun of the split boarders as they pass you too.
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AmissBirths
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Where's the snowshoe love???
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aznaxl
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Hahaha will do, thanks
AbiHJust make sure that you’re telling everyone that your the best skier on the mountain while your boot packing in the skin track.

Oh and don’t forget to make fun of the split boarders as they pass you too.


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**This post was edited on Nov 11th 2020 at 8:15:50am
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aznaxl
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Legit but also zero spin is the easiest trick in the book anyone can do it
freestyler540I love your attitude OP. But when you can do 3 laps a day with the same effort as it takes to bootpack once, then switch will be pretty quick


**This post was edited on Nov 11th 2020 at 8:28:58pm
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aznaxl
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Legit
OregonDeadjust drag ur skis op
save ur shoulders
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TRVP_ANGEL
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Hey, Frank here blogger and owner of Snow Gaper which was born on the slopes of the French Alps by me Frank V. I'm a keen skiing and snowboarding enthusiast who lives in Warren, Ohio with my partner Natalie and daughter Millie. When I'm not on the slopes he can often be found taking on new challenges which include running, swimming and mountain climbing. After sharing my knowledge and my love for the sport I decided to ask my friends to help create snowgaper.com

We are a bunch of ski & snow enthusiasts who decided to put together a website to help people when they are looking for tips, tricks and products for the next trip on the slopes. Those without the knowledge or experience in skiing & snowboarding can find it difficult to find what they are looking for, this is were Snow Gaper can help.

The information on this site is only our opinion from the experience of ski enthusiasts we have in the field. We have no ties to any company or manufacturer so all the guides and reviews are solely our own without any external influence. We hope it helps you out and that you pick up some grains of knowledge that will make your journey a little bit easier.

**This post was edited on Nov 11th 2020 at 10:34:05am
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GayWolf420
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#bootpacktheskintrack this season.
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aznaxl
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Omg that site is incredible!!!
TRVP_ANGELHey, Frank here blogger and owner of Snow Gaper which was born on the slopes of the French Alps by me Frank V. I'm a keen skiing and snowboarding enthusiast who lives in Warren, Ohio with my partner Natalie and daughter Millie. When I'm not on the slopes he can often be found taking on new challenges which include running, swimming and mountain climbing. After sharing my knowledge and my love for the sport I decided to ask my friends to help create snowgaper.com

We are a bunch of ski & snow enthusiasts who decided to put together a website to help people when they are looking for tips, tricks and products for the next trip on the slopes. Those without the knowledge or experience in skiing & snowboarding can find it difficult to find what they are looking for, this is were Snow Gaper can help.

The information on this site is only our opinion from the experience of ski enthusiasts we have in the field. We have no ties to any company or manufacturer so all the guides and reviews are solely our own without any external influence. We hope it helps you out and that you pick up some grains of knowledge that will make your journey a little bit easier.

**This post was edited on Nov 11th 2020 at 10:34:05am
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SendyMcSendyface
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drifts


If you don't tour in tall ts, you're a pussy.
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OregonDead
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SendyMcSendyfaceIf you don't tour in tall ts, you're a pussy.


tfw you show up at Avy 1 class with your NS hat on and the instructor immediately assumes you snowboard
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drifts
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OregonDeadtfw you show up at Avy 1 class with your NS hat on and the instructor immediately assumes you snowboard


Who needs an avy course when you have 3xxl outerwear to float you to the top?

**This post was edited on Nov 11th 2020 at 1:32:57pm
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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I normally bring my fat bike out with skis on my shoulder. Way quicker and you don’t need to worry about avalanches.
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SendyMcSendyface
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driftsWho needs an avy course when you have 3xxl outerwear to float you to the top?

**This post was edited on Nov 11th 2020 at 1:32:57pm


It's just a budget airbag
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freestyler540
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aznaxlLegit but also zero spin is the easiest trick in the book anyone can do it


**This post was edited on Nov 11th 2020 at 8:28:58pm

Sounds like a trick you wanna learn. Go for it. Its a scarry, yet smooth trick. Start small and work your way up.
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Young_patty
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I simply lay down and roll up the mountain
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Casey
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I grew up bootpacking and it fucking sucks compared to touring. Nothing more rewarding than floundering around up to your armpits for 45 minutes to make it 30 feet.
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Bended_Toenail
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We used to do this thing in high school for cross country where I'd try and boot pack up the mountain as fast as possible three days a week. I ended up being faster at boot packing than most were at skinning.

Then I got a touring setup and became enlightened.
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Drail
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Bonus points if you have a pin set up and still boot pack (on the skin track, of course).
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Granby_killdozer
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personally I prefer to keep my skis on and push myself up hill using my children's size park poles
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aznaxl
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Okay, first of all, if it really was the real secret, the ski mafia (c)IA conspiracy would have shut this down already.


second of all, everyone who down voted this should be banned from Newschoolers. Fuck touring. Wtf is touring. You can’t do laps in the park on touring skis. Bootpacking all the way.

and if skiing weren’t exclusive enough it’s just super annoying ... you need skis and bindings and skins and long poles for some reason and special boots and none of it is park oriented so like given that this is ns can someone explain why I don’t have one hundred percent support?





I was faster than 90% of people skinning if I didn’t have to stop to relight my spliff

**This post was edited on Nov 13th 2020 at 7:05:29pm
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Bended_Toenail
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aznaxlOkay, first of all, if it really was the real secret, the ski mafia (c)IA conspiracy would have shut this down already.


second of all, everyone who down voted this should be banned from Newschoolers. Fuck touring. Wtf is touring. You can’t do laps in the park on touring skis. Bootpacking all the way.

and if skiing weren’t exclusive enough it’s just super annoying ... you need skis and bindings and skins and long poles for some reason and special boots and none of it is park oriented so like given that this is ns can someone explain why I don’t have one hundred percent support?





I was faster than 90% of people skinning if I didn’t have to stop to relight my spliff

**This post was edited on Nov 13th 2020 at 7:05:29pm


lol
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clorox
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If you don't wanna drop a grand on an airbag pack, just strap yourself to one of those inflatable pool flamingos
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Casey
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finderIf you don't wanna drop a grand on an airbag pack, just strap yourself to one of those inflatable pool flamingos

Works 2/3 times, every time
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