Avon - Resort Skinning 101 & GROUP SKIN!

82 East Beaver Creek Boulevard,Avon CO 81620

22 December, 2021

Description

Make sure you (and your gear) are ready to go uphill this winter at this intro to ski touring event! Join us after for a social group skin! Looking to go UPHILL this winter!? This first workshop in our monthly Ski Touring 101 series is for you! We’ll cover everything you need to head uphill at the resort from gear use and function to skinning technique. We'll have beer on tap so bring your own gear (and a friend interested in trying the sport), enjoy a drink, and make sure you and your gear are ready to head up hill! Group Skin Join us for a self-guided group skin after the event. We'll have beer on tap ($5) during the event, and then back at the shop after the skin. Topics Covered: Ski Touring Gear (types of skis, bindings, & boots)Pin binding use & functionSkin use, function & maintenanceMaintaining your gear on the skin trackWhat to wear & what to packSkinning technique Resort skinning - where to skin & regulations!Come back each month to explore new facets of ski touring! January 19- SkiMo Racing 101February 2 - Backcountry 101March 2 - Ski Mountaineering 101