Tag: backcountry ski

  • Ski Pulk sled

      I’ve used sleds on occasion to carry large winter loads.  However, the sleds I’ve used have always been home made jobs.  I’ve bought kiddie sleds and modified them in various ways to make them serve as ski sleds.  My modifications began relatively simply, just drilling holes in the front of the sled and attaching […]

  • Powder Cord Pouch

    This season I’ve been using Powder Cord Pouches on my skis.  These are powder cords, coupled with a pouch that buckles around your boot.  This is much better than trying to stuff the powder cords up your pants legs.  Even with built in gaiters, I’ve found that the cords tend to not stay in place […]