Chamonix mountain guide shares his experience from Pierre Gignoux workshop, a birth place to the world's lightest ski boots.
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 (5 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 (8 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 (4 Comments)
Tips, Tricks & Advice
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 (11 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)
Altimeter watch: Why it is important and beneficial to know your altitude?
Knowing at what altitude (elevation) you are at any moment while backcountry skiing is very important and can be also very beneficial. Lets take...
» November 4, 2009 (Add Comment)
People & Interviews
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 (7 Comments)
Interview with Julie Matteau – Canada’s ski mountaineering champ enjoys every day in the mountains
A year ago, not many people involved with ski mountaineering and backcountry skiing knew Julie Matteau, except her touring friends and a couple...
» October 20, 2009 (2 Comments)
Interview with Andrew McLean – Icon of North American ski mountaineering
Andrew McLean is one of the icons of North American ski mountaineering, however, I didn’t know this until I met him couple of years ago...
» September 21, 2009 (3 Comments)
Trip Reports & Conditions
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 (4 Comments)
Needle Peak (Coquihalla) and Rogers Pass conditions
Here is a brief report on conditions from Needle Peak (Coquihalla area) and Rogers Pass.
On my way to Canmore I planned two stops – a quick...
» January 19, 2010 (1 Comment)
Cayoosh area, Duffey Lake: conditions as of Jan 10, 2010
Here is a quick news on how it looks for skiing at Duffey Lake area on the West Coast. During the past two weeks I did two trips to Cayoosh area:
I...
» January 13, 2010 (1 Comment)
Skimo Racing
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 (5 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 (8 Comments)
Sunshine 5000 race report: great battles, long course…little rocky
Sunshine 5000 is the oldest race on the Canadian ski mountaineering racing calendar and its 6th going was held last Saturday (Feb 6th, 2010)...
» February 7, 2010 (5 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)
Most Recent Articles
- Canucks in Andorra: Culture shocks, race engines tune ups, big traverse plans
- Pierre Gignoux 444: Behind the scene of the lightest ski boot in the World
- Are these the same skis? Dynafit DNA Race vs. Crazy Idea DNA Race
- Future of avalanche beacons: old standards and new ideas – ARVA Link and Ortovox 3+
- Sunshine 5000 race report: great battles, long course…little rocky
Most Recent Comments
- Michael Moser: Michael, thanks much for posting this article- I’ve been combing...
- Joey Dempster: James, my foot measures 27cm, and Pierre sized me in the 27.5. I was...
- Michael Silitch: My foot is pretty much a middle width, but nina’s is kind of...
- Stano: Yes we are OK and a little sun burned
We skied some great terrain today again... - James: Michael, Would you say your foot is wide, narrow, in-between? My foot measures...
- Michael Silitch: Hi, someone asked about how to fit the PG boot when ordering. What...
- James: Ya, Stano hit it on the head. We all owe a huge thanks to all the friends and...
- Stano's "Mama": It is great to see you, guys, on the picture. Now I know, you are OK. I...
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