Help Point #3-1: Stride into herringbone as you go up a hull. Herringbone means to point the tips of the skis out and dig the edges of the skis into the snow as you go uphill. Herringbone is used on when you begin to slip with classic striding while going uphill. Click on picture for short video.
Help Point #3-2: Frontview of herringbone (comes in handy on steep hills). Click on picture for short video.
Help Point #3-3: For extremely steep hills it might be necessary to sidestep up the hill. Click on picture for short video.
Help Point #3-4: If you slip and fall while on a hill, move your skis perpendicular to the slope of the hill so the skis won't slide down the slope. Move yourself over your feet and skis while still squatting. Do not attempt to stand until you are centered over your skis. Don't forget, the first step is to position your skis perpendicular to the slope of the hill so you will be in position to sidestep up (or down) the hill and not slide down. Click on picture for short video.
