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Skin to Boot 🥾

Bootpacks are too steep to skin, so racers must switch from skinning to booting. With practice, a bootpack transition can be done in a few seconds.

An image of a skimo racer holstering his skis during the skin-to-boot transition
A skin-to-boot transition can be done in less than 10 seconds with enough practice with the right gear. Think of 20 seconds as a maximum.

The following method is one of many. Different body mechanics and levels of flexibility may require some adjustments. Practice it a lot, and then make it your own.

Updated on Jun 28, 2025