Skiing in the backcountry requires a variety of equipment in addition to the gear used at ski resorts.
As you step onto uncontrolled snowy mountains and have to climb in addition to sliding, it is essential to have some kind of equipment for winter mountain climbing, regardless of the time or location.
Therefore, we covered the ``Backcountry Ski Gear Experience Session'' held at the end of January, sponsored by Lost Arrow, which handles backcountry ski gear such as Black Diamond and Scarpa. We have prepared a collection of how-to videos for beginners in the backcountry, with excerpts from training courses on how to properly use and handle hike-up gear and avalanche gear. There are 10 video contents in total.
[Hike up gear]
・Climbing skins
・Bindings
・Ski poles
・Ski crampons
・Ski boots
[Avalanche Gear]
・Beacon
・Shovel
・Probe
・Avalanche Backpack
Stock this time.
Our instructor, mountain guide Genki Narumi, gave us a lecture on ski poles. We will tell you the proper length and adjustment method when hiking, and how to grip it in the backcountry.
Step.1 Length and grip when hiking up
*The content introduced here is part of the course.
・Gear used in this video
Black Diamond/Traverse 3 Pole
An aluminum model with a traverse pole that can be adjusted in three stages will be released. The upper tier is 18mm in diameter, the middle tier is 16mm in diameter, and the lower tier is 14mm in diameter. Recommended for skiers and especially snowboarders who want to carry it more compactly. The hook-shaped grip top makes it easy to operate the buckle and heel lifter, which is useful when hiking. There is a rubber extension grip below the grip, making it easy to make frequent fine-tuning adjustments. Length adjustment uses a reliable flick-lock system based on many years of experience.
Interview cooperation/ Lost Arrow
Video shooting/editing/ Taiki Yoshikawa
Video composition/text/ Shinya Moriyama