BACKYARD BACKCOUNTRY

Skiing isn't only for the weekend. Hop on a pair of Skinbased skis and enjoy the beautiful backcountry of your own backyard!

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Integrated Climbing SKIN RavenCore construction Multiple edge types
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From afternoon outings on your local winter hiking or snowshoe trails to multi-week winter trekking expeditions, our adaptable line of trekking skis will confidently take you into the deep snows and back again.

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ADVENTURE READY

XCD Skis are able to handle a wide array of backcountry terrain, diverse snow conditions, and most-importantly, allow for travel both up and downhill without the need for equipment transitions.

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OAC Skinbased KAR 149 + EA 2.0 Universal Binding

OAC Skinbased KAR 149 + EA 2.0 Universal Binding

$499.95 USD
$499.95 USD
OAC Skinbased WAP 129 + EA 2.0 Universal Binding

OAC Skinbased WAP 129 + EA 2.0 Universal Binding

$479.95 USD
$479.95 USD
OAC Skinbased POH 100 + EA JR Universal Binding

OAC Skinbased POH 100 + EA JR Universal Binding

$339.95 USD
$339.95 USD

WE'RE ON THE ROAD

Embark on an epic skiing road trip and explore breathtaking winter wonderlands
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OAC Skinbased Skis

OAC Skinbased Skis
EA Bindings

EA Bindings
Ski and Skin Wax

Ski and Skin Wax

SKINBASED TACTICAL

Outfitted in winter camouflage and equipped with Skinbased skis, troops and operatives can move through snow-covered forest with near invisibility. Explore our tactical collection to get geared up for winter missions.

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Where to ski?

What to pack for a day trip in winter?

What to pack for a day trip in winter?

What do you need for a wintery day spent outdoors? A lot depends on the duration of your day trip, and how far away from civilization you will get, but the list below can serve as a decent starting point.

Skinbased's XCD Heritage

Skinbased's XCD Heritage

There is a unique freedom that comes from being on skis in the backcountry. Moving smoothly and seamlessly, elegantly weaving not only a path, but an adventure, though the ups and downs of the rolling hills is when we feel most alive. And it is the sport of XCD skiing that will unfailingly bring us these moments this winter, as it has for many, many winters past.

Skinbased Road Trip: A journey of Two U.S. Americans in Lapland – Part 2

Skinbased Road Trip: A journey of Two U.S. Americans in Lapland – Part 2

Welcome to the second half of our trip report, as we follow Alan and Tess on their Skinbased tour around the Nordics. If you haven’t already read Part 1, you can find it here.

Discovering Strathcona Park

Discovering Strathcona Park

If Vancouver Island is the crown of British Columbia, then Strathcona Provincial Park is it’s most elegant jewel. Part of the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, Strathcona Park is located in Canada’s extreme southwest corner. The 250,000 hectares that make up the park consist of rugged mountains and alpine landscapes, crisscrossed with numerous streams and rivers, and dotted with lakes and glaciers. It is a land of striking scenery, boundless nature, and endless adventure.

Exploring Lapland on Skinbased Skis: Heading Into Kilpisjärvi's Wilderness

Exploring Lapland on Skinbased Skis: Heading Into Kilpisjärvi's Wilderness

At the end of the long Finnish arm, in the northwest corner of the country, lies the small village of Kilpisjärvi. Here, nestled between the fells and the lake, near Finland’s border with Norway and Sweden, Old Man Winter’s grip is strong. Offering skiing possibilities well over half of the year, Kilpisjärvi is a perfect escape for Skinbased skiers.

Skinbased Road Trip: A journey of Two U.S. Americans in Lapland – Part 1

Skinbased Road Trip: A journey of Two U.S. Americans in Lapland – Part 1

In February 2022, two U.S. Americans, Tess Smith and Alan Goldbetter, departed on a winter road trip across the Northern Nordics. Their goal? To discover the roots of Skinbased skiing and experience firsthand the terrain and nature that inspired their creation. Below is the first half of Alan’s account of the trip. We hope you enjoy.

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