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Then back to where you parked your skis, to roll up the climbing skins and get everything set for the run back to camp in Little Lakes Valley. (28; 29 following)
Pole christies and jump turns can be made upon shorter notice if the pole is held in the same way as for ordinary gliding, with the hand through the strap, grasping the pole top, only one pole being used at a time. In both maneuvers the pole serves indirectly to swing the body, driving the turn to completion. Use of wax and climbers.—Skiers should not become so dependent upon climbing aids that they forget how to climb without them. Proper use of wax, edging, poles, and route will enable the skier to cover rapidly the rises or dips of a few hundred feet which characterize rolling terrain. Much time can be lost if there are repeated stops for applying and removing skins. On the other hand, much energy can be wasted in the attempt to climb too long a grade without the aid skins can give. |
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