How to Descend Stairs When Wearing Ski Boots

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Walking down stairs in ski boots is a difficult endeavor, since the boots' design locks your ankles in place. Make your a descent a graceful one by following this advice.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Ski Boots
  • Ski Clothing
  • Ski Poles
  • Skis

Step1
Loosen the buckles of your boots to increase mobility for your feet.
Step2
Use the handrail. This may seem obvious, yet amazingly, it is overlooked at ski resorts across the country.
Step3
Step down, leading with the heel of your foot.
Step4
Place only the back half of your foot on the stair.
Step5
Allow the front part of your foot to hang off the edge of the stair.
Step6
Slide your foot off the step to the stair below it.
Step7
Continue this step-sliding process until you reach the bottom of the stairs.
Step8
Take your time. The bases of ski resorts are all hustle and bustle, especially on the weekends, but keep in mind that ski boots are not designed for walking.

Tips & Warnings

  • Most stairs at ski resorts have textured grates to prevent slipping. These grates make the sliding maneuver beneficial because you can maintain contact with the stairs more easily.

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