7. Traversing uphill

Making your way  up a long slope you will find the least tiring way is it “tack”. just like a sailing-ship.

1. Both skis parallel, at light angles to the line of the slope.
2. Weight on the right ski. and the left ski raised and pointing in the new direction.  Left stick thrust into the ground close to the left foot.
3. The right ski is lifted up and brought parallel to the left, with the right stick thrust  into the ground by the right foot.  By placing the weight on the sticks you will prevent any tendency to slide back.
4. Your “tack” is now complete, and you can continue to ski uphill, with knees well flexed.

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