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Part 2: Interview with Jason & Andy Dorais – On race organizing, gear, and favourite training spots

1 Comment | Posted in People (Interviews) by | January 30, 2013
Wasatch Citizen Skimo Series

This is the second part of the interview with Jason and Andy - this time discussing organizing the Wasatch Citizen Skimo Series, what gear they use, … [Read more...]

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Part 1: Interview with Jason & Andy Dorais – On their sporting backgrounds, skimo racing starts, work…

Leave a Comment | Posted in People (Interviews) by | January 28, 2013
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This is an in-depth, two part interview with the fast Dorais brothers. Jason and Andy live in Salt Lake City, and besides their own adventurous … [Read more...]

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Dome and Youngs: Two Rogers Pass classics (as two trips or) in one bigger day

Leave a Comment | Posted in Trip Reports & Conditions by | January 23, 2013
Asulkan valley map - Dome and Youngs tour

Yesterday, I skied two Rogers Pass descents I consider classics in terms of length, quality of skiing, and views - Dome Glacier and Seven Steps of … [Read more...]

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Ian Gale interview: Organizing the best skimo race in Canada, and Tips for other organizers

3 Comments | Posted in People (Interviews), Skimo Racing by | January 23, 2013
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Ian Gale is the man behind the best run ski mountaineering race in Canada. And this year, his race got the recognition by being awarded the North … [Read more...]

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Report: Whitefish Whiteout skimo race on Jan 19, 2013

2 Comments | Posted in Reports & Results by | January 21, 2013
Stano Faban with Ben Parsons at Whitefish 2013 skimo race

Last Saturday, the up-hill traffic friendly ski resort above Whitefish, MT hosted its 6th annual ski mountaineering race. The last couple of editions … [Read more...]

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10 Quick Tips to Improve Your Skimo Racing

1 Comment | Posted in Skimo Racing, Training, Tricks & Tips by | January 18, 2013
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Uphill tips: Relax your shoulders, neck and face… or as much muscles as you can. Save your energy. Experiment with variety of strides on … [Read more...]

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Report: Castle Mountain Skimo Race on Jan 12, 2013

2 Comments | Posted in Reports & Results by | January 14, 2013
Castle Moutain ski mountaineering race 2013 results long

Last weekend, Castle Mountain became a new fantastic venue for one of Canadian Ski Mountaineering Cup races. The resort and its cozy village … [Read more...]

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Report and suggestions on racing at altitude and more: 2013 US Skimo Nationals at Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee Skimo Classic

4 Comments | Posted in Reports & Results by | January 9, 2013

After posting an article with Eric Carter on minimizing effects of altitude on skimo racing performance 2 weeks before it was time to test some of … [Read more...]

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Nov 22 to Jan 2 – Few stats and how is ski touring in the Pass going

2 Comments | Posted in Trip Reports & Conditions by | January 2, 2013
Our line off Eagle Pk. To the left is Avalanche Mountain and to the right is Sir Donald.

Happy New Year everyone! Last spring I have decided that I would spend the 2012/13 winter skiing mostly the amazing Rogers Pass. I desired that … [Read more...]

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