Early climbing skins were literally animal skins--thus the name--but they're now most commonly made of nylon fibers. The skin works like an animal's fur to provide friction that prevents sliding backwards as you climb. The skins are fastene… read more
Backcountry skiing involves visiting areas untouched by other humans. The skiers need to find a way to access these areas, which do not have trails or ski lifts. The tools that can help skiers access remote areas include climbing skins, whi… read more
Climbing skins are pieces of material that temporarily adhere to the bottom of your skis and provide the traction and grip necessary for climbing backcountry slopes. The skins are covered with hairs or scales that are aligned to provide an… read more
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Climbing skins allow the backcountry skier to move forward, if rather slowly, and prevent backward movement of the skis. They are used to traverse especially steep or icy slopes with safety and control. read more
Climbing skins are removable strips of flexible plastic that hook over the front and back of your skis. There's adhesive on the bottom to help your skis grip as you climb upward, but over time this adhesive accumulates debris--pine needles,… read more
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