During the 2020-21 winter ski season, with international travel highly restricted, ski lifts in some Alpine countries closed completely and decent snow conditions in the UK – for locals only of course, ski touring has become a topic of conversation for many skiers and snowboarders. Now, we all know ski lifts are fantastic inventions that have made skiing so much more accessible, but ski touring offers a completely different experience…
For some it’s about exercise, getting out into nature or experiencing long distance trips, such as the famous Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt. For others it’s about accessing the kind of freeride terrain that’s impossible to get to with a ski lift. But whatever reason it is, you need the right kit, and you need to stay safe. So let’s take a look at some of the essentials…
