Steep Pitch Selection

Steep Pitch Selection

When You Pick the Right Steep Pitch but the Wrong Exit Path

You nailed the steep pitch. The entry was perfect—timing, risk assessment, execution. But then what? The hard part, it turns out, isn't the climb. It'...

Steep Pitch Selection

What Happens When You Ignore Snow Consistency in Steep Pitch Selection

You have studied the slope angle chart. You know your AVI gear. But somehow, the snow under your skis feels off — punchy on one side, slabby on the ot...

Steep Pitch Selection

Choosing Steep Pitch Without Accounting for Track Spin? Here’s What to Fix First

You've picked what looks like the perfect steep pitch for your next hill climb. The gradient matches your gearing, your legs feel strong. But halfway ...