Snowshoeing is often the first way people begin to travel through wintry nature. It’s simple, accessible, and one can move through those snowy landscapes without needing lift tickets or expensive gear.
For many snowshoers though, there comes a moment when they wonder, "Is there an easier way to move through the snow?", and that is where Skinbased skiing comes in.
Access Over Speed
People don’t choose snowshoes because they want to go fast. They choose them because they want access to wintry nature. Skinbased skiing shares that same goal, it just makes the movement smoother.
Instead of lifting your feet with every step, you glide. Instead of sinking and climbing out of your own footprints, you stay on top of the snow. The terrain doesn’t change, only how much effort it takes to move through it.
No Tracks, No Transitions, No Problem
One reason snowshoeing is popular is its simplicity. Skinbased skis keep that simplicity. There’s no need for groomed tracks and no switching between walk and ski modes. The integrated climbing skins provide the grip needed for gentle climbing and crossing flats. On descents, you will glide naturally, and the skin does not inhibit this motion.
The wide and stable underfoot platform allows users to stand upright, making the stance feel much closer to snowshoeing than to traditional backcountry skiing. For many snowshoers, this is what makes Skinbased skiing feel intuitive.
If you can walk in snowshoes, you can learn to move on Skinbased skis, often dialing in the basics on the first outing.
Less Fatigue, More Time Outside
Lifting your feet to break trail with every step makes snowshoeing tiring. Skinbased skis reduce that fatigue, as the ski's glide conserves energy. Movements flow and become rhythmic, letting you cover more distance with less effort. Tours that felt long with snowshoes now feel reasonable. Bigger routes become more attainable. For long days, multi-hour tours, or even multi-day trips, that efficiency really adds up.
Simple Ski Gear
Skinbased skis and bindings avoid the complexity of most other modern ski gear. There are no removable skins, no transition routines, and no pressure to use specialized ski boots. Our EA Universal Bindings work well with nearly any supportive, flexible-soled winter boots, making it easier to stay warm and comfortable, especially when stopping for breaks or spending time around camp.
While snowshoeing will always have its place, if you love being out there and are wishing you could move through the snow with just a bit more ease and enjoyment, Skinbased skiing might be exactly what you’re looking for.
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