Canucks in Andorra: Culture shocks, race engines tune ups, big traverse plans
Thu, Feb 25, 2010 | 4 Comments | Trip Reports & Conditions
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 at the world skimo racing scene this season. Without you it would be very close to impossible. Thank you very much. Atop the highest peak on... 

Pierre Gignoux 444: Behind the scene of the lightest ski boot in the World
Thu, Feb 25, 2010 | 6 Comments | Gear, Tech & Food, Skimo Racing
Sharing a look behind the scene of manufacturing the world’s lightest ski boot (Pierre Gignoux 444 model) through the eyes of Michael Silitch, an internationally certified mountain guide living his dream in Chamonix. Nina with her team mates from the Chamonix Ski Alpinisme Club. Michael... 

Are these the same skis? Dynafit DNA Race vs. Crazy Idea DNA Race
Wed, Feb 17, 2010 | 10 Comments | Gear, Tech & Food, Skimo Racing
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 scam” that might be being played with the ski mountaineering racing community. Two companies with well known names might... 

Future of avalanche beacons: old standards and new ideas – ARVA Link and Ortovox 3+
Fri, Feb 12, 2010 | 4 Comments | Gear, Tech & Food
Every two or three years manufacturers release improved and more innovative features for their avalanche beacons. Some of these are revolutionary and some are just small enhancements, however, they are constantly moving forward. Ortovox 3+ (left) and ARVA Link will introduce new features... 

Sunshine 5000 race report: great battles, long course…little rocky
Sun, Feb 7, 2010 | 5 Comments | Reports & Results
Sunshine 5000 is the oldest race on the Canadian ski mountaineering racing calendar and its 6th going was held last Saturday (Feb 6th, 2010) at the Sunshine Village ski resort near Banff, AB. Start line - calm before the storm. Sunny skies are nothing new to this event yet the course... 

Sunshine 5000 skimo race: Saturday, Feb 6th, 2010
Tue, Feb 2, 2010 | 8 Comments | Events & Races
Updated with current photos from critical parts of the race course. See at the bottom of the article under “Photo updates”. This Saturday, Sunshine Village ski resort (16km west of Banff, AB) will be the venue for a second round of the Canadian skimo racing series. There...