Whether you’re going out for a simple cruise up your local resort or a big-dog trek through the backcountry, understanding the ins and outs of climbing skins is crucial. So, the backcountry gear afficionados at G3 created this video to make sure all you folks know before you go. Listen to ACMG guide Jasmin Caton at Valhalla Mountain Touring, B.C., then get out there as safely as possible.

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Toys, toys, for grown up girls and boys. Looks like @tyler__reid's Empire 115's were in for a good day. Thanks for the photo.

A photo posted by G3 Genuine Guide Gear (@g3gear) on Dec 23, 2016 at 10:15am PST

Every so often the talented @jasonhummel lights up our inbox with some wintery stoke. #stepoutside #MtBaker #G3Empire

A photo posted by G3 Genuine Guide Gear (@g3gear) on Dec 19, 2016 at 2:35pm PST

Beauty day in the hills above #NorthVancouver! Not a bad place to be based. #stepoutside #G3U Skier Les Manley Photo Jamie Bond / @doglotion

A photo posted by G3 Genuine Guide Gear (@g3gear) on Dec 15, 2016 at 3:56pm PST

Brodie is back with round 2 of his Traverse Tips. His #bugstorogers trip was a spring traverse, but the reminders are plenty relevant to the early season backcountry tour you're probably planning for this weekend. Link in profile. Photo by @soglephoto. #stepoutside #G3U #ACMG

A photo posted by G3 Genuine Guide Gear (@g3gear) on Dec 9, 2016 at 1:30pm PST