US Patent Issued on March 18 for "Ski climbing attachment systems and methods" (Colorado Inventor)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,251,621, issued on March 18.

"Ski climbing attachment systems and methods" was invented by Michael Farrell (Oak Creek, Colo.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Systems and methods for attaching with a ski to provide improved traction while climbing snowy grades. Exemplary climbing track assemblies can include an attachment to the bottom of a ski that improves traction for hiking or climbing uphill. Assemblies can also include an under-binding bracket, which is mounted under the toe-piece binding of the ski which allows the device to be securely fastened. Assemblies may further include a shim, provided as a small plate mounted under the heel...