Every year, I am amazed with progress of speed oriented ski mountaineering in North America, whether that be the actual performances (racing or speed attempts) or the growth of passion for such things. To me, mountains and speed … » full article
Spring skiing gets things done: 8812 Peak, Forever Young Couloir, 1-day Wapta Traverse, Million Dollar Couloir, Mt Baker with friends
Busy with things I didn't have time to record my outings the last couple of weeks. Catching up below... Over the past few years I found myself skiing well into the summer, and this year is not going to be any different. I prefer to … » full article
North Americans win the Atomic Waymaker 2013: Interview about their experience with this new format of ski mountaineering racing
Big congrats to a team of three North Americans that won the first ever Atomic Waymaker challenge that took place over the weekend of April 6-7, 2013. Reiner Thoni, Andrew McNab (both Canada), and Mark Smiley (US) named their team The … » full article
In support of skimo race suit
A segment of this video shows obvious benefits of skin-tight clothing :) … » full article
Recap of 2013 Canadian skimo racing season: Events, Participation, Rankings
Believe it or not, the 2013 Canadian skimo racing season marked 10 years of skimo racing in this backcountry skiing obsessed country. For now, let's take a close look at the most recent season but more details on the ten year summary … » full article
Report from 2013 Ken Jones Classic: Brad Schalles and Martha Burley win, Eric Carter falls into a tree well
After three months the Canadian skimo racing season ended yesterday with the final race held at Lake Louise Ski Area. It was the third annual Ken Jones Classic, organized by the Alpine Club's of Canada Dave Dornian and Ryan Johnstone, and … » full article
Report: The GORE-TEX 2013 North American Skimo Champs – Scott Simmons and Martha Burley clinch titles
What makes a skimo race great? It's the ski mountaineering part. After being consistently rated as the best race in Canada for past couple of years, the Dogtooth Dash, organized by Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Ian Gale, was … » full article
Measuring skimo racing success: Focus on small goals rather than results
Obviously, when we race we care about results. By results, I mean our name's location on a sheet of paper which determines our state of satisfaction after each event. Or at least that's how my relationship was with results before I knew … » full article
2013 Ken Jones Classic – Skimo race in the heart of the Canadian Rockies – Mar 23, Lake Louise
Come and race the third edition of the Ken Jones Classic ski mountaineering race around the boundary of Lake Louise ski area. The course has some great skiing and offers amazing views at Rocky Mountain's most iconic peaks. Quick … » full article
Exclusive offer: Win a FREE entry and 2 lift tickets when you race The GORE-TEX North American Skimo Champs
Update on Mar 20, 2013: The winners are Michael Bestwick and Danielle Coffman. They will be contacted by KHMR to confirm their mailing addresses. The biggest skimo race in North America this year is set to take place on Mar 16-17 … » full article
The 2013 Power of Four skimo race: One man’s three year evolution towards a unified team spirit
In this well written essay one of our fellow skimo racers, Jeremy Rietmann, shares his candid story of personal evolution that was forced upon him by a “simple” challenge of teams racing. It’s always moving when people are willing … » full article
2013 Dogtooth Dash: The Goretex North American Continental Skimo Champs, Mar 16-17
Stakes at the 2013 Dogtooth Dash will be high. After partnering with a major sponsor this year's individual race will become The Goretex 2013 Continental Ski Mountaineering Championships! The Dogtooth will be traditionally organized and … » full article
My name is Stano Faban and as a member of the Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team I have been fortunate to compete in races like Pierra Menta or World Championships.
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