{"id":593,"date":"2020-07-14T10:49:30","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T10:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montagnemagique.com\/?p=593"},"modified":"2021-10-20T16:00:16","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T16:00:16","slug":"ski-touring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montagnemagique.com\/fr\/ski-touring\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction au ski de randonn\u00e9e"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is Ski Touring?<\/h2>\n

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Ski touring<\/span>\u202f<\/span>is skiing<\/span>\u00a0hors-piste<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>away from<\/span>\u00a0marked\u00a0<\/span>ou\u00a0<\/span>patrolled areas<\/span>, also known as the backcountry<\/span>. Typically touring is<\/span>\u00a0done off<\/span>–<\/span>piste<\/span>\u202f<\/span>a<\/span>nd outside of the ski resort\u00a0<\/span>boundary.<\/span> Allowing access to areas that <\/span>are<\/span>\u00a0not possible by lift<\/span>s. It maybe for a<\/span>\u00a0period of more than one day<\/span>, where you would<\/span>\u00a0stay<\/span>\u00a0overnight<\/span>\u00a0in mountain huts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The equipment used is different from<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>alpine skiing<\/span>. <\/span>\u00a0You attach <\/span>\u201cskins\u201d<\/span>\u00a0or as the French call it \u2018<\/span>peau<\/span>\u00a0de\u00a0<\/span>phoque<\/span>\u2019<\/span> which translates as seal skin. <\/span>\u00a0Today <\/span>a combination of goat hair and nylon material\u00a0<\/span>is only ever\u00a0<\/span>used.<\/span> This allows you too slide the ski forward but it will not slide back <\/span>. <\/span>\u00a0Y<\/span>our heel\u00a0<\/span>est<\/span>\u00a0release<\/span>d<\/span>\u00a0in the binding<\/span>,<\/span> when in walk mode. This <\/span>allows you to slide your foot forward and walk<\/span>\u00a0up a slope<\/span>, without sliding backwards. W<\/span>hen you reach\u00a0<\/span>the summit<\/span>, you then\u00a0<\/span>remove the skins and<\/span>\u00a0set the bindings to<\/span> ski mode. <\/span>This allows you to <\/span>enjoy\u00a0<\/span>the downhill descent.<\/span> T<\/span>he<\/span>\u00a0moment you are off-piste<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0in the backcountry<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s obligatory to wear\u00a0<\/span>and carry mountain safety equipment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why go Ski Touring?<\/h2>\n

Ski touring is an amazing way t<\/span>o explore<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>le<\/span> mountains. Away from the <\/span>hustle<\/span>\u00a0et\u00a0<\/span>bustle<\/span>\u00a0of the<\/span>\u00a0normal<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>pistes allowing y<\/span>ou to access areas that are not possible with<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>ski\u00a0<\/span>lifts. It is <\/span>such a different<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>unique off-piste<\/span> experience and gets you great snow.<\/span>\u00a0I<\/span>t\u2019<\/span>s incredibly peaceful<\/span>\u00a0– it\u2019s just\u00a0<\/span>you and your group in the mountains with endless stunning scenery. It offers a challenge and a huge sense of adventure and achievement. Taking you to places which you know many of you friends, colle<\/span>a<\/span>g<\/span>u<\/span>es and family would never think possible. Exploring the mountains in the most natural way possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Benefits of Ski Touring?<\/h2>\n

Ski touring is a brilliant form of fitness, offering a great cardiovascular workout with limited impact. You don\u2019t always have to go far off the<\/span>\u00a0beaten<\/span>\u00a0track to be able to enjoy<\/span>\u00a0this<\/span>\u00a0unique form of exercise. Y<\/span>ou can just use the<\/span>\u00a0side<\/span>s of the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>pistes<\/span>\u00a0and go for a\u00a0<\/span>hike<\/span>\u00a0up<\/span>\u00a0the slopes<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0\u00e0\u00a0<\/span>get<\/span>\u00a0the lungs working! Here in\u00a0<\/span>Nendaz<\/span>\u00a0every Wednesday evening you can walk up the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>piste<\/span>\u00a0of Grand J<\/span>ean<\/span>-P<\/span>ierre to the top of\u00a0<\/span>T<\/span>racouet<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>where the restaurant<\/span>\u00a0remains<\/span>\u00a0open<\/span>\u00a0for drinks and\u00a0<\/span>a meal<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you go out for the day or\u00a0<\/span>if you\u2019re<\/span>\u00a0lucky enough to make it a<\/span>n<\/span>\u00a0overnight trip<\/span>\u00a0and stay in\u00a0<\/span>the mountain huts<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>at altitude,\u00a0<\/span>i<\/span>t\u2019<\/span>s a great way to escape,\u00a0<\/span>and enjoy the simple life again with no phone signal, limited power supply and running water!<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What to wear for a Ski Tour?<\/h2>\n

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Skis & bindings:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

You cannot use your normal skis to go touring<\/span>\u00a0with. Instead\u00a0<\/span>vous<\/span>\u00a0need<\/span> a special ski touring setup, which allows <\/span>pour\u00a0<\/span>the he<\/span>e<\/span>l to release<\/span>\u00a0from the binding<\/span>. There are two types of touring binding, a<\/span>\u00a0frame alpine touring<\/span>\u00a0(AT)<\/span>\u00a0binding<\/span>\u00a0ou\u00a0<\/span>a tech \u2018pin\u2019 binding<\/span>. For your<\/span>\u00a0first time<\/span>, we\u2019d recommend using the frame AT<\/span>\u00a0binding\u00a0<\/span>where<\/span>\u00a0you can just use your normal ski boots<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The pin\u00a0<\/span>setup<\/span>\u00a0on the other hand<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>require<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a special touring boot that will fit\u00a0<\/span>this binding<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Boots:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Ski touring boots <\/span>(as well as the pin binding itself)\u00a0<\/span>are\u00a0<\/span>much<\/span>\u00a0lighter and therefore easier to walk up hill<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 the boots themselves have a special walk mode\u00a0<\/span>which\u00a0<\/span>allow<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0more movement in them which again makes it much easier.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clothing:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

I<\/span>t\u2019<\/span>s best to dress with layers,<\/span>\u00a0rather than heavy<\/span>\u00a0jackets<\/span>\u00a0and ski pants<\/span>. W<\/span>hen you<\/span>\u2019<\/span>re walking up<\/span>\u00a0the hill,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>this then allows you to remove layers easily to<\/span>\u00a0remain at a pleasant body temperature<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Down jackets are really useful<\/span>\u00a0\u00e0<\/span>\u00a0have in your rucksack<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and will\u00a0<\/span>keep<\/span> you instantly warm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rucksack<\/span><\/b>\u00a0& Mountain safety gear<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

This is essential to\u00a0<\/span>keep\u00a0<\/span>extra dry layers, water<\/span>, snacks etc.<\/span>\u00a0If you\u2019re planning to go<\/span> on a full ski tour<\/span>\u00a0then the rucksack will\u00a0<\/span>also\u00a0<\/span>store you<\/span>r<\/span>\u00a0essential mountain safety\u00a0<\/span>equipment.<\/span> This will include a<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>metal\u00a0<\/span>shovel<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>avalanche probe<\/span>\u00a0and ski helmet<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>An avalanche transceiver (beacon) will need to be attached\u00a0<\/span>around your chest<\/span>\u00a0before setting off in the off-piste<\/span>\u00a0avec\u00a0<\/span>a\u00a0<\/span>guide<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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How to give Ski Touring a go?<\/span><\/h2>\n

With<\/span>\u00a0these\u00a0<\/span>types<\/span>\u00a0of activ<\/span>ities<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0you see<\/span>\u00a0et\u00a0<\/span>hear about them and<\/span>\u00a0then<\/span>\u00a0wonder how you can<\/span>\u00a0actually<\/span>\u00a0give it a go.\u00a0<\/span>Below are our\u00a0<\/span>recommended steps to try it out here in\u00a0<\/span>Nendaz<\/span>\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Rental gear:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

C<\/span>heck out our\u00a0<\/span>partner shop just opposite the main lift here in\u00a0<\/span>Nendaz<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>Gaby\u00a0<\/span><\/a>Sports.<\/span>\u00a0W<\/span>e\u2019d be able <\/span>to come\u00a0<\/span>and help you to choose the most appropriate and\u00a0<\/span>best gear for you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Intro to ski touring technique:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

T<\/span>o\u00a0<\/span>figure<\/span>\u00a0out how it all works and before you set off into the wilderness<\/span>, take an intro lesson with us\u00a0<\/span>here\u00a0<\/span>at Montagne Magique. T<\/span>his will\u00a0<\/span>consist of getting<\/span>\u00a0comfortable<\/span>\u00a0avec<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>le\u00a0<\/span>new\u00a0<\/span>equipment\u00a0<\/span>et\u00a0<\/span>learning <\/span>how to use it<\/span>\u00a0efficiently<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>The sessions<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>will\u00a0<\/span>take place on the\u00a0<\/span>piste<\/span>s<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ski tour fitness:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

W<\/span>hether you\u2019re looking for a hiking buddy or focussed fitness training for future ski tours during the winter. We offer fitness prep session<\/span>s. W<\/span>e\u2019re keen ourselves on maintaining our own fitness during the winter. Every Wednesday we hike up to <\/span>Tracouet<\/span>, evening during the winter<\/span> \u2013 just get in touch<\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Off-piste freeride clinics:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

I<\/span>f you are a competent skier<\/span>, we\u2019d recommend\u00a0<\/span>to go<\/span>\u00a0out with\u00a0<\/span>notre\u00a0<\/span>Swiss Snow Pro instructor<\/span>, Sander\u00a0<\/span>Kan.<\/span> He is<\/span>\u00a0the top backcountry\u00a0<\/span>specialist<\/span>\u00a0ski<\/span>\u00a0guide\u00a0<\/span>in the 4 Valleys. He will help <\/span>vous <\/span>learn and improve you\u2019re off-piste technique,<\/span> to ride faster, steeper and explore even more terrain. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nendaz<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Ski Tour Tracks:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A<\/span>n\u00a0<\/span>exciting<\/span>\u00a0new offering this season in\u00a0<\/span>Nendaz<\/span><\/a>\u00a0are the new ski touring tracks through different forests\u00a0<\/span>throughout the\u00a0<\/span>Printse<\/span> ski area \u2013 Sander can guide you along these as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

As with all our courses, safety is our main priority!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Helmet and\u00a0<\/span>montagne\u00a0<\/span>safety equipment required<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Backcountry <\/span><\/b>Day or Overnight Tours:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking for more backcountry day<\/span>\u00a0trips<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>et<\/span>\u00a0overnight tours<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>e.g.\u00a0<\/span>the famous \u2018Haute-Route\u2019 (Chamonix-Zermatt).<\/span> We work closely with a local mountain guide<\/span>, who\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0make sure you<\/span>\u2019r<\/span>e in the safest possible environment. And of course<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>show yo<\/span>u the best conditions\u00a0<\/span>and experience a wide variety of mountain terrain including glacier backcountry skiing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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