Holding XC Ski Pole Grips and Adjusting Their Straps

In this short video I demonstrate the correct way to hold your cross-country ski pole handle when diagonal striding or double poling, as well as how to adjust the straps on the handles. In the second half of the video I show a few different styles of grips and how to adjust their straps.

***Please note that I neglected to mention in the video that I actually pull my hands out of the wrist straps when cross-country skiing downhill, particularly on steeper terrain. I do this so as to avoid potentially wrecking my wrists or fingers in the case of a fall. When traveling downhill I simply hold both poles in one hand off to the side of my body.

***Also note that I failed to clarify that many alpine skiers actually hold their ski poles/handles in this same way. Read the first comment (pinned) below for some additional thoughts about this.

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I wrote and produced this collection of articles and short videos about cross-country skiing with the beginner and intermediate adventurer in mind. This is the demographic for whom I most often served while working in the outdoor recreation industry at Lake Tahoe, so I treat these informational blogs as extensions of the conversations I've had with those customers. That said, expert cross-country skiers could probably take away something of value from these articles. Just know that I don't intend to specifically address performance or race-oriented philosophy, technique, or gear selection in this series.

Although I advocate venturing out of your comfort zone, you need to know your limits and when to turn back. Tahoe Trail Guide and its contributors are not liable for property loss or damage, personal injury, or death. Always consult multiple sources when venturing into the backcountry, and always be prepared for the worst case scenario. Your safety is your responsibility.

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This video was filmed in South Lake Tahoe, CA, on March 12-13, 2019.

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