1. Waterproof your skins!
Once the skins get wet, it's over. The snow sticks to the skins and you end up trying to haul an extra 10 lbs. on your feet! It could put an end to your ski touring day. You can use Nikwax Ski Skin Proof that is applied and needs to dry over night, or a rub on product, Black Diamond Ascension Glop Stopper Skin Wax. I keep a bar of this in my pack when touring. It is best to use it before going out! It doesn't work so well if the skins are already wet.
2. Wax your skis!
When using skins everyday, the glue tends to dry out the skis. In the spring with wet snow if your skis are dry, the snow can glop on your skis too! I carry some rub on liquid glide wax that can be applied in the field and works well.
3. Go early!
Things warm up fast in the spring, so get out early. For corn skiing, you can follow the sun starting with east facing slopes in the morning, move south, then west in the afternoon! Make sure you get off the slopes when they get too warm. Look for roller balls to indicate when it is getting too warm. To find the powder stash you will have to go high and ski direct north facing.
4. Sunscreen
Trust me, you will need to reapply every few hours! The sun reflects off the snow 4 times as intense as direct sunlight!
