Tips and tricks for climbing skins

One of the most important tools to backcountry skiers are your climbing skins. Without them we would still be snowshoeing... Here are some pros sharing a few tips and tricks that you may not know or might have forgotten. Being aware of how to properly care for your magic carpets and potentially other members in your group will keep you moving up during your days out in the mountains. Check it out!
  Here are the black diamond tip attachments that are great for any repair kit.

Also, if your ever out on a sunny spring day, your skins are clumping snow like crazy, you forgot to wax them, you forgot your wax, your losing your marbles.. Don't stress. Take a moment to stand up your skis and let the hot spring sun dry out those skins. It might take a bit, but your probably tired from walking with super heavy skis. Take a break and let the sun do some work for you. Once they're dry, you should have better luck.

Bonus: Here's a pro level maneuver to impress your friends or embarrass yourself.