Are there any tricks for getting up icy hills?
A. The uphill climb is where many ski races are won or lost, and hills are no easier for recreational skiers. You can try to herringbone up a hill, driving the edges of your skis into the face of the slope for the best possible grip as you perform a duckwalk uphill. You can also try sidestepping up the hill, “rolling” your ankles into the hill. This gives a better grip and sets up each step. But if it’s truly ice and you’re having trouble, just take your skis off and walk along the edge of the trail. That way, you won’t poke holes in the ski tracks that might catch another skier’s ski tip, causing them to take a spill.
