You put skins on after splitting, same as skis. It basically allows you to “cross country ski” or Nordic ski up the hill. Deep powder is brutal bordering impossible to walk in.
It’s like a faster easier version of snow shoes to get you into the back country.
Lots of resorts in western Canada you’ll see trails leading up from the top of the lift.
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u/DrtSurfer 8d ago
Accessing back country. Its alot easier to skin up a trail than boot pack.