In this episode of Salomon’s How-To series, Salomon athlete Cody Townsend shares some helpful tips and techniques for approaching, climbing, and skiing couloirs. Cody takes you into the field as he pursues “The Fifty Project”, demonstrating the tricks and techniques highlighted. The content in this video is for experienced backcountry travelers and does not replace instruction from a certified guide.
Featuring: Cody Townsend, Bjarne Salén
Shot by Hazen Woolson, Bjarne Salén
Produced and edited by Switchback Entertainment
00:00 Intro
01:23 Hasty Pits
02:20 Sidehill Skinning
03:15 Invert Your Poles
04:08 Shoulders Downhill
05:35 Pivot Turn
