Efficient Ski Transitions

AMGA Instructor Guide Jeff Ward explains the basic steps for a backcountry skier to transition efficiently from uphill to downhill.

[tomscapes]

Hats off to the editor. Lining up the audio when it matters and speeding up the video. 10/10

[heisen]

A handful of super useful tips even for a seasoned backcountry skier. Appreciate this great video!

[StevenMasur]

best video i’ve seen to answer all the little tiny questions you have about problems to avoid in order to maximize fun and minimize hassle.

[sebastian]

A ton of information packed into a whopping 7.5min video, awesome! You love to see it 🤩

[RAltounian]

ive watched a lot of videos, i realize now i was just waiting for this one. great . job

[XPLAlN]

Wow, after 25 years skiing backcountry I learned something useful on YT today. Shame I can't go out for a month except for "essential shopping".

[jean-francoisbertrand]

I really like that -- very helpful for a rookie rando skier like me!

[fernandog.aguirre]

great way to educated new skiers coming to the sport. Great job!! Thank you!!!

[thomasmedeiros]

Excellent instructional video. Many good tips for transition.

[frankh]

Standing your skis on the front of binding when putting skins on is crucial, and great trick for deep powder days!

[siliconebobsqpts]

A little silicone spray to keep the snow from sticking under the toe works

[DJEpisteme]

Seriously best vid I've seen thank you! shits real

[lorafelicity]

Useful. There was some text saying lock heel but I'd have liked to have seen how he does that with the skis on.

[MrBurkness]

Noice...concise and to the point, yo!

[Qamera]

Nice! Also - what kind of gloves are you using?

[mark_blake]

Hi Jeff, great concise video for newbies. Q - what size of day pack do you recommend. I'm torn between 25 to 35L for the very long days w 3L of water. Havent pulled the pin on a new pack. Thks. Mark.

[darinsmith]

It looks like this video is at least 6 years old. I just bought some 2021 DPS F100 RP skis. Do you know if your touring skis were the foundation series and if so how did you like them?

[stevenbelport]

Can I get a list of your ski equipment..ski, boot, binding, skin etc?  thx

[almortera]

What ski gloves are you wearing? thanks!

[David-nnmr]

Thanks! Question: Why do you use different skin rip technique for downhill vs. uphill ski?