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UpSki: Wind Mountaineering

UpSki is a large chute/sail used for a wind powered mountain ascent

featured in News & reviews Author Robin Deering, Alpe d'Huez Editor Updated

UpSki is an innovative sail used for wind powered mountain ascent with skis or snowboard, to harness the wind for an uphill ride.

Powerful enough for exhilarating speed, precise and controllable for maneuvering and stopping. The UpSki is designed to keep the user on the ground and deflate/depower instantly for safety.

Weighing only 4.5kgs, the UpSki is packable in a mountaineering rucksack. It can easily be launched or packed in minutes. The UpSki has been designed for use in the backcountry.

What do you think, would you use the UpSki on a backcountry adventure?

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