Tag: steep skiing
Master the Shoulder Axe Carry
There are situations when having quick access to a stowed axe is desirable. Imagine you’re on that big and bad and burly line you’ve eyed all spring. The first few hundred meters of turns are steep, but the snow is forgiving and edgable. Then, a few turns ahead, a slick and shiny patch of blue ice elicits the international distress signal: puckering. Make the pucker factor in the steeps less puckery. Here’s how to master the shoulder axe carry.
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Choosing Skis for the Steeps with Kim Havell and Aurel Lardy
As we trend into the end of February, we get some thoughts from Kim Havell and Aurel Lardy on what skis they choose for the steeps.
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First Look: Black Crows Solis
Black Crows brings to the table an unapologetically specific ski, designed for edge hold and reliability on steep slopes. Updated with a more touring friendly weight and a touch of camber, we are looking forward to putting the Solis to the test in the steeps and not-so-steeps of the Tetons.
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