How to Care for Climbing Skins Throughout the Day with Jasmin Caton

Most of us know how to care for our climbing skins after a day of touring, but what about in the field?

Here are some tips from ACMG guide Jasmin Caton at Valhalla Mountain Touring for how to take proper care of your skins during a powder day.

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