In skiers’ parlance, uphill skiing is another term for ski touring. Oftentimes, the phrase is used by ski areas to denote ski touring that happens within the avalanche-controlled boundaries of a ski ...

Advice and maintenance for ski touring skins. As all ski mountaineers well know, climbing skins are stuck to the bottom of the ski during an ascent, for they enable a smooth forward glide but impe any ...

When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider Uphill skiing, also known as ski touring or skinning, is a great workout that's ...

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026, along with seven other fresh events at the Winter ...

As any seasoned skier knows, the high winds, freezing temperatures and high levels of UV exposure in the mountains can be punishing on the skin. Savvy ski packing requires a bit more than just ...

A Ski mountaineering race consists of three elements: a race course with ascents on skis with skins for traction, on-foot sections where skiers place their skis on their backs and ascend on their ski ...

Following a summer packed with mountain bike and trail races, athletes are now shifting gears for the winter race season.