Skin to Boot 🥾

Bootpacks are too steep to skin, so racers must switch from skinning to booting. With practice, a bootpack transition can be done in a few seconds.

A photo of a skimo racer on one knee and holstering skis
A skin-to-boot transition can be done in less than 10 seconds with enough practice with the right gear. Think of 20 seconds as a maximum.

The following method is one of many. Different body mechanics and levels of flexibility may require some adjustments. Practice it a lot, and then make it your own.

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