Thanks for this very useful video! Most XC ski videos show technique in ideal conditions on nicely groomed trails. As a beginner/intermediate XC skier in Eastern Idaho these are exactly the conditions I encounter. Thanks, again!
Good skills 2b passing on Tom great job!! I blew out 2sets of 3pin bindings within my first four years or so. I had no real resources giving me on the snow examples, but I've developed alot of what your showing here. I'm passing on your videos to friends and family who are beginning their own path to the free heel.
It sounds like you are really putting in the miles and enjoying the 3 pin experience. I really appreciate the kind words. Thanks for posting and have an awesome ski season. :)
One technique I use often to control my speed on steep narrow snowmachine trails is to hold both ski poles together with both hands and drag the tips on the ground between your legs. I will brace my lower hand on the inside of my knee while holding the poles firmly to increase the braking power. This has saved me from injury on several occasions.
That is an interesting technique and I always thought it was dreamed up by the bamboo pole manufacturers so they could sell more poles. :) Seriously, I've never tried it myself and it is good to know that it works. I've seen plenty of people use the butt drag technique when all else fails.
Your videos always make me in a good mood, even though I must admit I am feeling quite jealous of the snow conditions in your area. Here in Finland we are experiencing a really warm winter with little to no snow... Anyway keep up the good work!
Sorry to hear that you are having a warm winter. We all get them once every so often. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you will get some new snow before the winter season is over.
Sound advice. Norway and Switzerland have it good, no sport snowmobiles there, just the utility kind (not so much in Sweden though). If we could just mandate in the U.S. that all snowmobiles pull a groomer behind them! There's a real problem here keeping them out of wilderness and other closed areas. And don't forget Timbersleds, their tracks are the worst! Deep and narrow, and in unexpected places (like thicker trees). My worst crash ever in the BC was from hitting a frozen Timbersled track at speed. Lol, I thought that was a biathlon rifle on your back!
The snow motorcycles have become very popular in this area. I have seen their tracks on some pretty steep terrain, but I don't really know much about them. I try to avoid them if possible. Thanks for tuning in and have a great week.
I'm glad you found the video and be very cautious on snowmobile trails, especially on blind corners and rises, especially if you hear one nearby. Thanks for tuning in and I hope you are having a great ski season.
Welcome to skiing around Yellowknife, Northwest Territories! Lots of snowmobile trails. You get better at skiing them, unless you just want to ski the club trails or the local guerrilla groomer's trails. That said, skiing bad trails is better than no skiing! Take care.
I've actually been to Yellowknife in the winter! I wasn't there to ski, but work related. Interesting place for sure. Thanks for tuning in and cheers that the shortest day is behind you :)
In this video, I'm skiing a set of Alpina Discovery 80's. They are 80-58-69 in width. I also ski a set of Fischer Traverse 78's on snowmobile trails, and they are 78-61-69 in width. I do have a set of Fischer Easy Skins that can be attached to the Traverse 78's, but I do not have a set of skins for the Discovery 80's. Both of these skis work well for off trail skiing on the kind of terrain and trails shown in this video. I have posted many videos over the years on my channel discussing my choices for boots, bindings, skis and skins. Be sure to check them out. Thanks for tuning in and posting.
I just have an ear band on under the hat. I do have a second hat option with ear flaps (it is a black hat) that I wear when it is colder. th-cam.com/video/2hNvY4uFJig/w-d-xo.html
The easiest place for me to ski is on the waterfront here in the city & that's a huge mess. The conventional instruction for groomed trails doesn't really make sense.
It's a challenge finding good spots to ski away from groomed trails but skiing multiuse paths can be fun under the right conditions. Thanks for posting and I hope you have a great week.
Thanks for this very useful video! Most XC ski videos show technique in ideal conditions on nicely groomed trails. As a beginner/intermediate XC skier in Eastern Idaho these are exactly the conditions I encounter. Thanks, again!
This sure has been a great snow year in our area. I appreciate your feedback and thanks for subscribing.
Pocatelloan here! Thanks for the great tips and advice. Can’t wait to pick up a set of skiis this week and try them out.
I hope we get some fresh snow. Thanks for tuning in, have fun and be safe.
As a beginner in backcountry CC skiing, this is very helpful, thanks for sharing. Smart advice for the beginner. Cheers.
Thanks for tuning in and I hope you are having a great ski season.
Cheers from northern Utah! As always I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work
Awesome! Thank you!
Good skills 2b passing on Tom great job!! I blew out 2sets of 3pin bindings within my first four years or so. I had no real resources giving me on the snow examples, but I've developed alot of what your showing here. I'm passing on your videos to friends and family who are beginning their own path to the free heel.
It sounds like you are really putting in the miles and enjoying the 3 pin experience. I really appreciate the kind words. Thanks for posting and have an awesome ski season. :)
One technique I use often to control my speed on steep narrow snowmachine trails is to hold both ski poles together with both hands and drag the tips on the ground between your legs. I will brace my lower hand on the inside of my knee while holding the poles firmly to increase the braking power. This has saved me from injury on several occasions.
That is an interesting technique and I always thought it was dreamed up by the bamboo pole manufacturers so they could sell more poles. :) Seriously, I've never tried it myself and it is good to know that it works. I've seen plenty of people use the butt drag technique when all else fails.
Your videos always make me in a good mood, even though I must admit I am feeling quite jealous of the snow conditions in your area. Here in Finland we are experiencing a really warm winter with little to no snow... Anyway keep up the good work!
Sorry to hear that you are having a warm winter. We all get them once every so often. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you will get some new snow before the winter season is over.
Great manner of covering basics that lifelong skiers learn
Thanks for tuning in and I appreciate the feedback.
Great info tom
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Thanks Andrew. I have several videos in the que so stay tuned.
Sound advice. Norway and Switzerland have it good, no sport snowmobiles there, just the utility kind (not so much in Sweden though). If we could just mandate in the U.S. that all snowmobiles pull a groomer behind them! There's a real problem here keeping them out of wilderness and other closed areas.
And don't forget Timbersleds, their tracks are the worst! Deep and narrow, and in unexpected places (like thicker trees). My worst crash ever in the BC was from hitting a frozen Timbersled track at speed.
Lol, I thought that was a biathlon rifle on your back!
The snow motorcycles have become very popular in this area. I have seen their tracks on some pretty steep terrain, but I don't really know much about them. I try to avoid them if possible. Thanks for tuning in and have a great week.
Thank you Tom, nice video
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for tuning in.
This is great for me, a newbie, worried about how to navigate closed roads that have tons of snowmobile tracks to get to fresh snow.
I'm glad you found the video and be very cautious on snowmobile trails, especially on blind corners and rises, especially if you hear one nearby. Thanks for tuning in and I hope you are having a great ski season.
Excellent. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for tuning in and for being a subscriber.
Welcome to skiing around Yellowknife, Northwest Territories! Lots of snowmobile trails. You get better at skiing them, unless you just want to ski the club trails or the local guerrilla groomer's trails.
That said, skiing bad trails is better than no skiing! Take care.
I've actually been to Yellowknife in the winter! I wasn't there to ski, but work related. Interesting place for sure. Thanks for tuning in and cheers that the shortest day is behind you :)
Great video. A question of backcountry xc ski width. How wide should my skis be?
Also how do you deal with steeper climbs? Can you use skins?
Thanks
In this video, I'm skiing a set of Alpina Discovery 80's. They are 80-58-69 in width. I also ski a set of Fischer Traverse 78's on snowmobile trails, and they are 78-61-69 in width. I do have a set of Fischer Easy Skins that can be attached to the Traverse 78's, but I do not have a set of skins for the Discovery 80's. Both of these skis work well for off trail skiing on the kind of terrain and trails shown in this video. I have posted many videos over the years on my channel discussing my choices for boots, bindings, skis and skins. Be sure to check them out. Thanks for tuning in and posting.
Where'd you get that hat? looks warm on the ears
I just have an ear band on under the hat. I do have a second hat option with ear flaps (it is a black hat) that I wear when it is colder. th-cam.com/video/2hNvY4uFJig/w-d-xo.html
@@tomm9850 Oooh darn, I've been had! Earbands are nice, I just seem to always misplace mine,
The easiest place for me to ski is on the waterfront here in the city & that's a huge mess. The conventional instruction for groomed trails doesn't really make sense.
It's a challenge finding good spots to ski away from groomed trails but skiing multiuse paths can be fun under the right conditions. Thanks for posting and I hope you have a great week.