Herringbone
A beginner technique for climbing a gentle slope on skis by pointing the tips outward in a V shape.
A beginner technique for climbing a gentle slope on skis by pointing the tips outward in a V shape. It is a term used in skiing and snowboarding technique.
Herringbone is one of many skills that skiers and snowboarders develop as they progress. Beginners will typically encounter this concept in their first few lessons, while advanced riders continue to refine it throughout their skiing career. Mastering fundamental techniques like herringbone builds confidence and control on the mountain.
Practise herringbone on gentler slopes before taking it to steeper terrain. A ski lesson focused on this technique can accelerate your progress significantly.
See also: Sidestep.