How to Perform an AVA Turn on Backcountry Skis

Learn how to perform a basic AVA turn on backcountry skis with instruction from the American Mountain Guides Association.

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What model of Fischer poles are those? I've been looking for something where the foam grip extends down a bit to make sidehilling easier.

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This is useful for me!

[@TR-nw8hz]

Nobody calls it that. That’s just how you walk uphill while turning

[@TR-nw8hz]

We call that a vavavavava turn

[@thealpineexperience]

Mike, why are you not wearing the crotch strap on your airbag backpack? Not good modelling!!