Skills
The skills area of the website contains information on skills and techniques useful for ski touring, and other background information which can assist with tour planning etc. The information is organised by subject area, and consists of original articles and links to other websites.
Introduction to Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering
An introduction for people interested in taking up the sport.
The Art of Uphill Skiing
Uphill ski techniques, including the use of skins, harscheisen, kick-turns, the care of skins and climbing technique.
Rob Collister
Avalanche notes for Skiers
Rob Collister
Off-piste Technique
Off-piste Technique 2 - Ski Touring
articles by Andy Perkins on the Planet Fear website (open in new windows)
More articles on ski touring and ski mountaineering, as well as trip reports, appear in the club's Year Book, which is distributed free to club members.
See also the notes on fitness and skiing skills under Tour Grading