Lots of actionable advise in this 3 minute clip but improvising with ski straps to give you that little extra uphill purchase when your skins aren’t agreeing is brilliant and my favorite. Gain some sweet backcountry knowledge from a dude who truly knows his stuff.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....