The heels of the skis are pcked up with the left hand and placed, edges up, running surfaces together, into the V-formed by the handgrips. This increases support. A position of attention is then assumed beside the ski bindings, with the stack to the right. At the command SKIS, the movements of Stack Skis are reversed and the position of Order Skis assumed. The rifle remains attached to the pack when applicable or, when unattached, it is also hung to the right, vertically and with the receiver down.
Any additional equipment is hung in a similar manner.
This movement is done in 5 counts. At the command SKIS, the first three movements of Ground Skis are executed. The skis are straddled. Poles are then separated and grasped with the left hand. The right hand is inserted up through the wrist strap from underneath so that the wrist strap is around the back of the wrist.