Term
Skin track
An uphill route followed while touring on skins.
GLOSSARY · Mountain literacy & safety vocabulary
A skin track is the path splitboarders and ski tourers make up a slope, usually zig-zagging to keep a manageable angle. Good skin tracks avoid avalanche-prone slopes and save energy.
Context and distinction
The skin track is for going up; riders choose a separate line for the descent.
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