Can you tour with all mountain skis?

Technically, you can use most any ski for backcountry touring as long as you have boots and bindings that allow you to lift your heels to walk (“skin”) uphill (with the help of climbing skins) and then to lock them back into the bindings for the descent.

Is alpine touring hard?

Certainly, ski touring can be hard work, with a lot of effort needed on the uphill sections. However, the effort is well worth it: the thrill of making first tracks on a long descent, well away from the rest of the ski world with the wild splendour of the winter mountains all around.

What is the difference between cross-country skiing and ski touring?

The skis used are similar to cross country skis, but with sturdier boots more similar to hiking boots. Nordic touring skis are slightly wider and more stable than cross country skis and the boots are more similar to hiking boots.

How heavy should touring skis be?

For everyday ski touring or ski mountaineering, I like to stay above 1400 grams for my skis. For me personally, 1500–1600 grams is a good target for a ski-mountaineering ski while a few hundred grams heavier tends to work well for mid-winter / powder touring.

How long should ski touring skis be?

Touring skis should be 5-15cm less than the skier’s height. Touring ski length is a balance between lightweight maneuverability on the way up and stability on the way down. Freeride skis should be at least the skier’s height and can easily be 5-15cm longer for skilled skiers.

Can you downhill ski with cross country skis?

Skiing downhill on cross country skis is challenging. New skiers are intimidated and concerned. Even experienced skiers may struggle to ski the downhills to the best of their ability.

How tall should touring skis be?

10 to 20cm under your height is about right. In general, tall or big skiers will have skis arouns 160cm, shorter skiers will stick with 150cm lengths. If you like climbing on the side of groomed slopes, you can add a few centimeters in order to gain comfort and stability on the downhill.

What kind of treks do we offer?

We specialize in selected classic treks and climbs, such as the Great Lakes Trek, the Mount Harmukh Climb, Kolahoi Glacier Trek, Stok-Kangri Climb, and the Zanskar Valley Trek. We also support TV/ Film shootings and documentaries and are equally happy to design a private trip, tailor-made to meet your specific requirements.

What is the best company for trekking in Kashmir?

Kashmir Treks is an expedition and adventure travel company. We offer guided hiking, trekking tours and mountain adventures in the Himalayas of Kashmir. We specialize in selected classic treks and climbs, such as the Great Lakes Trek, the Mount Harmukh Climb, Kolahoi Glacier Trek, Stok-Kangri Climb, and the Zanskar Valley Trek.

Why Winter trekking in Uttarakhand is the best option?

Explore the beautiful landscapes of the Himalayas during winter trekking in Uttarakhand with some of the most adventurous treks that let you experience snow and camping in Uttarakhand under the stars. Winter treks in Uttarakhand is a lifetime unforgettable experience.