Video playlist: choosing clothing and gear for a ski trek
- Video playlist: choosing clothing and gear for a ski trek
- What are backcountry touring skis?
- How to choose touring skis and snowshoes
- 7 rules for winter camping
- How to pitch a tent on a winter trek
- Clothing and gear for ski treks
- Choosing a backpack for winter treks
- Using large Arctic pulkas vs. winter backpacks
- What's in the pack on a winter trek
- Preparing for a winter expedition
To help beginner ski tourers, I recorded a series of videos on how to choose touring skis, boots, bindings, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, clothing, backpacks, and Arctic pulkas. My experience comes from solo Arctic ski expeditions on the Kola Peninsula. My past work at Sport-Marafon, a top outdoor gear store, helped me test a vast amount of gear and expand my expertise. And dozens of expeditions per year that I organize now keep me sharp, allowing me to constantly test how gear performs in the field.Below are videos via VK Video, and you can also watch them on RuTube.
What are backcountry touring skis?
In this video:
- What touring skis are
- Key design features of touring skis
- How to choose skis for your goals
- Bindings for touring skis
- Boots for touring skis
How to choose touring skis and snowshoes
In this video:
- What to choose: skis or snowshoes, pros and cons
- How to size skis and snowshoes by height, weight, and purpose
- Reviewing specific models and selecting skis and snowshoes
- Bindings and footwear needed for touring skis and snowshoes
- Climbing skins: what they are and why you need them
7 rules for winter camping
In this video:
- Rule: Learn to retain your body heat
- Rule: The key factor in a winter tent is ventilation
- Rule: Two-mat sleep system: inflatable + closed-cell foam
- Rule: What to wear to sleep
- Rule: How to stay warm in a sleeping bag
- Rule: Ways to warm up without a stove
- Rule: Essential small details
How to pitch a tent on a winter trek
In this video:
- Three main types of winter camp setups
- How to choose a campsite
- Camping in open terrain
- Camping below the treeline
I consider ski touring with solo tunnel tent camping without a stove and using Arctic pulkas to be the best format. That is why every year in February–March I lead ski expeditions across the Kola Peninsula. You can explore them in the website section:
Clothing and gear for ski treks
In this video:
- Clothing: Why a layering system is essential
- Base layer
- Active mid-layer for trekking
- Outer shell layer
- Insulated warmth layer
- Ski bindings
- Goggles and sunglasses, beanies and mittens
- Weight of winter clothing and gear
- Backpacks and pulkas
- Tents and sleep systems
- How to use climbing skins
Choosing a backpack for winter treks
In this video:
- How winter backpacks differ from summer ones
- How to choose a backpack: goals, volume, weight, destination, price, comparison
- Backpack fitting
- Review of selected backpacks for winter expeditions
- Using pulkas on winter treks
Using large Arctic pulkas vs. winter backpacks
In this video:
- When to use pulkas vs. a backpack
- Large pulkas: pros and cons
- Backpacks: pros and cons
- Handling and hauling pulkas
- What an expedition pulka is like
- Backpacks on a ski trek
- How to choose a backpack for a winter trek
What's in the pack on a winter trek
In this video:
- How to pack for a winter trek
- Key essentials to consider in winter conditions
- Fanny pack / waist pack
- Means of travel on the trek
- The expedition backpack
- What to lash onto the outside
- How to pack a backpack for a ski trek and what to bring
Preparing for a winter expedition
In this video:
- How to plan a winter route.
- Snowpack characteristics and challenges.
- Self-awareness and managing freezing temperatures: attention to detail and looking out for teammates.
- What gear was used.
- The beauty of winter wilderness: what it's like and why people venture into winter treks.
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