North American Ski Mountaineering Championships kick off two weeks full of action. Line up or watch from the side lines.
Tips, Tricks & Advice
Ski mountaineering (and racing) transitions with Reiner Thoni
Ski mountaineering is as much about having fun as it is about efficiency. In fact, the more efficient you are the more time you can spend having...
» December 1, 2011 (2 Comments)
6 tips to get you ready for your first ski mountaineering race
Backcountry skiing is great fun. It is one of the best ways to spend time with your friends, to relax and to do what makes you happy. But from...
» November 23, 2009 (12 Comments)
Buying altimeter watch that fits your needs and budget
Choosing which altimeter watch to buy is tough with the variety we are presented today, so let’s make it simpler with some basic advice...
» November 13, 2009 (9 Comments)
Gear, Tech & Food
Pierre Gignoux 444: Behind the scene of the lightest ski boot in the World
Sharing a look behind the scene of manufacturing the world’s lightest ski boot (Pierre Gignoux 444 model) through the eyes of Michael Silitch,...
» February 25, 2010 (10 Comments)
Are these the same skis? Dynafit DNA Race vs. Crazy Idea DNA Race
Update: After confirmations from various sources these two skis are in fact the same.
For a longer time now I have been suspecting a little “marketing...
» February 17, 2010 (13 Comments)
Future of avalanche beacons: old standards and new ideas – ARVA Link and Ortovox 3+
Every two or three years manufacturers release improved and more innovative features for their avalanche beacons. Some of these are revolutionary...
» February 12, 2010 (6 Comments)
People & Interviews
Less traditional interview: Greg Hill – the man behind
Greg Hill’s skiometer sometimes reaches values of national debts of all countries combined. In fact, he too raises his ceiling regularly to...
» January 7, 2012 (3 Comments)
John Baldwin interview: passionate ski touring explorer dedicated to one, but huge, mountain range
Spring conditions, longer days and good friends make for amazing multi-day trips. And since we are in that time of the year here is an inspirational...
» April 1, 2010 (2 Comments)
Tips and advice from a world caliber skimo racer Peter Svätojánsky
To progress Canadian and American ski mountaineering racing further we have to learn from each other but more importantly from those that are...
» January 5, 2010 (8 Comments)
Skimo Racing
NA skimo racing is full-on the next 2 weeks
Starting tomorrow there is some great skimo racing awaiting all North American athletes. With important upcoming races in NA and Europe the skimo...
» January 26, 2012 (Add Comment)
Two races down on our US skimo racing and touring road trip
This article was submitted by Melanie Bernier – an elite skimo racer and a pillar member of the Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team....
» January 11, 2012 (Add Comment)
Results, video and report for Vert180 skimo race (Dec 3, 2011)
Fun, great snow and “go-go-go” were the words flying around at start/transition area of the Vert180 skimo race at Canada Olympic...
» December 8, 2011 (2 Comments)
Trip Reports & Conditions
Grand Teton: adventures are essential for skimo training… because every journey counts
This is a second article submitted by Melanie Bernier – an elite skimo racer and a pillar member of the Canadian National Ski Mountaineering...
» January 26, 2012 (Add Comment)
Mount Baker, Cascade Mountains on Dec 10, 2011
Long story short – Reiner and I did not summit even though that was the plan. It was possible and some other folks must have done it few...
» December 10, 2011 (Add Comment)
Canucks in Andorra: Culture shocks, race engines tune ups, big traverse plans
First of all, I would like to thank all the people that are supporting me and other Canadian team members in our efforts to represent Canada...
» February 25, 2010 (6 Comments)
General News & Articles
SkinTrack: 2009 recap and 2010 plans
First of all, I want to wish all of you all the best in 2010. And right after that, I really want to thank all of you for reading SkinTrack articles...
» January 2, 2010 (6 Comments)
Interestingly strange contest: Win 7-days of heli assisted ski touring with Greg Hill
Many of you probably know Greg Hill or at least his name. He is often being referred to as “The Million Feet Man” for touring one...
» December 12, 2009 (17 Comments)
Rogers Pass: Significant changes to Winter Permit System
Since the end of the last season the System underwent significant changes that were introduced to public at the beginning of this one.
Anyone...
» December 11, 2009 (Add Comment)
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