Rogers Pass: Canada Skimo Team’s second training camp ever
Mon, Nov 30, 2009 | 2 Comments | Skimo Racing, Trip Reports & Conditions
There is a very committed group of great people that are going to represent Canada at the World Ski Mountaineering Championships in Andorra this winter. And since every team needs a little bonding experience we managed to pull off two training camps in the past two months. The first... 

6 tips to get you ready for your first ski mountaineering race
Mon, Nov 23, 2009 | 12 Comments | Racing 101, Tips, Tricks & Advice
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 time to time we all like to try something different, to have a new challenge. You can challenge yourself many ways. For me, ski mountaineering... 

West Coast snow report: 2,5m deeeep
Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | 2 Comments | Trip Reports & Conditions
Early season conditions are long time gone. No one remembers them anymore. White fluffy stuff keeps fallin’, So the brave can be rollin’. This little poem created in less than 60 seconds says it all. Simply, the current West Coast snow conditions are out of this world. Yes,... 

From tele to Team Canada: A telemark skier’s switch to AT race gear
Tue, Nov 17, 2009 | 5 Comments | Gear, Tech & Food, Skimo Racing
My first ski mountaineering race was completed on 184cm K2 telemark boards with non-free pivot bindings and Garmont Excursion boots. My skins were G3 Ascensions that required the removal of the ski from my foot in order to get each skin off. This is a guest post from my friend and... 
» Tags: Mountain Storm, Scarpa F1, Ski Trab, Sunshine 5000

Buying altimeter watch that fits your needs and budget
Fri, Nov 13, 2009 | 9 Comments | Gear, Tech & Food, Tips, Tricks & Advice
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 that will help you decide. This article is an extension of “Altimeter watch: Why it is important and beneficial to know your altitude?“.... 
» Tags: altimeter watch, Polar, Suunto, vertical speed

Must see: Ski like James Bond
Sat, Nov 7, 2009 | 2 Comments | General News & Articles
I came across this footage on my friend’s blog – www.skialpinizmus.eu – and thought to share it with as many people as possible would be great. Have good laughs and make sure to pay attention to James Bond’s gear My equipment guesses: The watch at about... 

Altimeter watch: Why it is important and beneficial to know your altitude?
Wed, Nov 4, 2009 | No Comments | Gear, Tech & Food, Tips, Tricks & Advice
Knowing at what altitude (elevation) you are at any moment while backcountry skiing is very important and can be also very beneficial. Lets take a look why this is the case, and how you may go about choosing an altimeter watch that suits your needs and fits your budget. This article... 
» Tags: altimeter watch, navigation

Tiki Torch Dash: Opening event to 2010 racing season
Sun, Nov 1, 2009 | 8 Comments | Events & Races
On December 5th, the North American 2010 skimo racing season will begin with Tiki Torch Dash hosted at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (KHMR). After delivering an amazing race course, organization and after-party last April people at KHMR decided to take a stronghold on the Canadian... 
» Tags: Dogtooth Dash, Tiki Torch Dash