Putting your skis on and taking them off on steep terrain may sound fairly simple in theory but when you've got tired legs and a no fall zone beneath you then the proper technique really comes in handy. External factors such as the weather and snowpack conditions can make these tasks more challenging. UIAGM mountain guide Joe Vallone provides a few basics to help simplify these tasks.

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