Obviously, when we race we care about results. By results, I mean our name's location on a sheet of paper which determines our state of satisfaction … [Read more...]
10 Quick Tips to Improve Your Skimo Racing
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...]
How to minimize effects of altitude on skimo racing performance – Tips for acclimatization for competition at altitude
This article has been written by Eric Carter and edited by Stano. Eric is a Phd student and a passionate skimo racer currently based in the Coast … [Read more...]
Hiko-run: Skimo racer’s best summer friend
In the previous article on rando skimo racing summer training I talked about "bread and butter" - the benefits and importance of endurance base … [Read more...]
“Bread and butter” summer training for rando racing and speedier ski mountaineering: Endurance and Activity variety
I would never believe that my first thought would be about training when waking up today, then closely followed by thoughts exclusively only about … [Read more...]
Rando ski mountaineering (racing) transitions with Reiner Thoni
Ski mountaineering is as much about having fun as it is about efficiency. In fact, the more efficient you are the more time you can spend having fun. … [Read more...]
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 time to … [Read more...]
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 that will help … [Read more...]
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 a … [Read more...]
Buying backcountry skiing, alpine touring and avalanche safety gear
This article is from a series on "How to start backcountry skiing and alpine touring?". Visit the link to see an outline of all the topics. Now … [Read more...]
Vertical climbing speed: Ski mountaineering vs Uphill running vs Slope angle (vs Gear weight)
How does vertical speed compare between different mountain sports? And how does slope angle affect that speed? These are very interesting questions … [Read more...]
Sign up for avalanche safety and backcountry travel course
This is a second article from the series on "How to start backcountry skiing and alpine touring?". As with anything new, we have two choices - … [Read more...]
My name is Stano Faban and as a member of the Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team I have been fortunate to compete in races like Pierra Menta or World Championships.
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