Tactics for Steep Terrain

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Tactics for Steep Terrain

If you’ve ever fallen on steeps—especially off-piste—you know that losing a ski can pose big problems (and we’re not talking about the time spent searching for it if it torpedoes downhill in powder). It can be really hard to get back on. But Kaylin’s about to show you a couple great ways to click back in, so you can be on your way.

This is a good skill to perfect before you find yourself on steep terrain and need to use it.

Getting Your Skis (Back) On

Choosing a Line

A fall line is an imaginary line on the slope indicating the most direct path down (i.e., the line a ball wou...

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