Face shots at ROAM Randonnee Rally – ski mountaineering race at Whitewater (Nelson, BC)
Wed, Feb 29, 2012 | 2 Comments | Reports & Results
With Whitewater’s excellent ski resort terrain, backcountry and an original vibe it is only logical that it hosts an event from Canada’s skimo racing calendar. The race is also one of many events that take place over the weekend-long annual Cold Smoke Powder Fest. And why ROAM?... 
» Tags: Andrew McNab, Julie Matteau, Melanie Bernier, Peter Knight, Stano Faban, Whitewater ski resort

ROAM Randonnee Rally: Nelson’s skimo race on Feb 25, 2012
Mon, Feb 20, 2012 | No Comments | Events & Races
ROAM Randonnee Rally ski mountaineering race (6th annual) is only one of many events and festivities taking place during the annual Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Fest. The festival starts on Friday, Feb 24 and goes on until Sunday, Feb 26. It is a great mix of clinics, demos, comps, fun... 

Alpental VertFest 2012 skimo race report
Mon, Feb 20, 2012 | 4 Comments | Reports & Results
This is a very nicely written personal race report from only a junior racer Katarina Kuba – she regularly races the Canadian series and decided to check out Alpental this year. Before you dive in I want to say that Alpental’s skimo race is a great one to attend. It was... 
» Tags: VertFest

Live Twitter interview with Reiner Thoni at 7pm Sunday, Feb 19
Thu, Feb 16, 2012 | No Comments | People (Interviews), Skimo Racing
Update (Feb 20): Big thanks to everyone for following or participating in the interview with Reiner last night. A transcript of a shorter version from this session will be posted on Skintrack in couple of days. Prize winners – the two guys that will get the light snow shovels... 
» Tags: Reiner Thoni

Canadian Ski Mountaineering Racing Championships – Golden, BC
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 4 Comments | Reports & Results
Over the weekend Golden’s Kicking Horse Mountain Resort hosted the Canadian Ski Mountaineering National Championships for a fourth time. Saturday saw the championship race over the 6000 ft course while most of the participants battled on the Enduro’s 4000 ft route. On... 
» Tags: Canadian Skimo Championships, Julie Matteau, Melanie Bernier, Reiner Thoni

First skimo racing clinic took place in Nelson on Feb 4-5, 2012
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 | No Comments | Events & Races
Last weekend saw a go at the first ski mountaineering racing clinic organized in Nelson by skimo enthusiast Scott Jeffery. All involved had great time and learnt something new. (I was supposed to be part of it as well – as an instructor – but a nasty virus put in me... 

Dogtooth Dash and Canadian Champs – Feb 11-12, 2012
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 | No Comments | Events & Races
This year, Canada’s finest skimo racing event – the Dogtooth Dash – was moved to earlier dates on the calendar compared to previous three years. $50 entry fee gives you for 2 days of racing and lift tickets! The racing and fun will spread over two days and will visit... 

2012 North American Ski Mountaineering Championships in Crested Butte
Sat, Feb 4, 2012 | No Comments | Reports & Results
This is article was submitted by Melanie Bernier – an elite skimo racer and a member of the Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team. Read her previous article here – Grand Teton: adventures are essential for skimo training… Last weekend (Jan 28-29, 2012) saw the... 
» Tags: Andrew McNab, Ian Gale, Janelle Smiley, Jason Dorais, Julie Matteau, Luke Nelson, Melanie Bernier, North American Skimo Championships, Reiner Thoni, Sari Andreson, Steve Sellers, Stevie Kremer, Travis Scheefer