Is There a Real Difference in Climbing Skins?
Climbing skins are an easily overlooked piece of backcountry gear, but investing in good skins can make a huge difference in the mountains. Pomoca photo. With backcountry skiing and snowboarding exploding in popularity this season, we’ve had a lot of discussions about what gear to bring in the backcountry. Last week, we chatted about our favorite pieces of mountain and avalanche safety gear – like Mammut beacons and Somewear Lab satellite communicators – and we’ll be checking out next year’s best skis, boots, and boards soon. However, one thing that we’ve found is often overlooked...