@Stroemungsretter interesting. Do you have any more mountaineering focused objectives? I'm a climber and really want to get more into ski touring. Also how do you find your skill retention at your age? Do you think you could still paddle at a high level?
@@TheSubieFan Hi there, my opinion is that skill retention for outdoor skills like skiing & whitewater kayaking is directly related to how much you you actually do the activity. In order to paddle hard whitewater you also need to be confident in your skills, so you need to be on the edge of your comfort zone sometimes to stay at the same level. I was out in Costa rica paddling grade 4+ this year no problem. Skitouring is more about fittness level as well as technique.
Fantastic Neil, thanks for sharing 👍.
Incredible when did you do this? And what do you plan on doing next?
March 2024, Ortler ski trip is planned for spring 2025.
@Stroemungsretter interesting. Do you have any more mountaineering focused objectives? I'm a climber and really want to get more into ski touring. Also how do you find your skill retention at your age? Do you think you could still paddle at a high level?
@@TheSubieFan Hi there, my opinion is that skill retention for outdoor skills like skiing & whitewater kayaking is directly related to how much you you actually do the activity. In order to paddle hard whitewater you also need to be confident in your skills, so you need to be on the edge of your comfort zone sometimes to stay at the same level. I was out in Costa rica paddling grade 4+ this year no problem. Skitouring is more about fittness level as well as technique.