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Voilie Tractor Split Decision Splitboard Climbing Skins

Imagine having a new car but not having tires. Without skins, a splitboard is in a similar situation. 90% of your time spent backcountry will be on the uphill, so the skins you use for that ascent are crucial. They keep you on the surface in that deep backcountry powder you’ll ideally be seeking, while hikers and snowshoers sink to their waists. Skinning is also the preferred method for skiers. But with splitboards, we snowboarders can take advantage of the skintrack highway as well. Without skins, you might as well be bootpacking. Skinning is a work of art, and there is nothing in this world like a perfect skin track on an untouched slope.

Great for the avid ski moutaineer, the CAMP USA Corsa Ice Axe is the weight-efficient solution for self arrest, climbing, and anchoring. This super-lightweight package shines in conditions typically encountered by the backcountry snowboarder tackling technical lines.

While useful for climbing, you’ll carry the Corsa Ice Axe primarily for self-arrest. Unlike aggressive axes made of steel, the Corsa is entirely aluminum, making it ultra-light without sacrificing utility. When you’re ready to upgrade and need added peace of mind, look for CAMP USA’s more aggressive prototype, the Camp USA Nanotech, a similar tool which is now available. This new axe is bit more aggressive in that it employs a steel tip and steel shaft end.