After being out of the ski game for much of November and December due to injury I eased into January with caution. I have to credit my good friend and … [Read more...]
Best 6 Ski Mountaineering Reported Trips of 2012-2013 “season”
The other day, on Twitter, Carl (@CarlKohnstamm) asked me for my opinion on "What are the top 5 ski mountaineering trip (reports) of 2012-13"? (It was … [Read more...]
First Tracks – Oct 2nd!
The Coast has been getting pounded with rain in the valley and snow in the alpine so I snuck out for a morning of skiing near Cypress Peak. We have … [Read more...]
China-Kyrgyz expedition, part 2: Beautiful Kyrgyzstan + Winds on Lenin Peak + Bishkek uncensored
Here is part two from our ski expedition to Muztagh Ata and Lenin Peak we went on last month. To read part one see here - Skiing thin air at Muztagh … [Read more...]
China-Kyrgyz expedition, part 1: Skiing thin air at Muztagh Ata + Kashgar culture adventures
After almost 6 weeks of travelling, skiing and exploring in Central Asia I am back in Europe before flying back to Canada. What an amazing … [Read more...]
Going far and going high: Muztagh Ata in China + Lenin Peak in Kyrgyzstan
We need progression to fully enjoy life. To progress we need inspiration. To stay inspired we need to progress... Out of that thinking, and a … [Read more...]
Giving all: Mount Rainier on skis in 4h 19min 12sec
Every year, I am amazed with progress of speed oriented ski mountaineering in North America, whether that be the actual performances (racing or … [Read more...]
Spring skiing gets things done: 8812 Peak, Forever Young Couloir, 1-day Wapta Traverse, Million Dollar Couloir, Mt Baker with friends
Busy with things I didn't have time to record my outings the last couple of weeks. Catching up below... Over the past few years I found myself … [Read more...]
Dome and Youngs: Two Rogers Pass classics (as two trips or) in one bigger day
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...]
Nov 22 to Jan 2 – Few stats and how is ski touring in the Pass going
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...]
Skimo Canada December Snow Camp at Rogers Pass
This report was written by Stano and Brad Schalles whom you can follow on Twitter as @bschalles and via his WestCoast Skimo blog. Both are National … [Read more...]
Getting spoiled: Great early season touring at Rogers Pass
It has been amazing couple of days at the Rogers Pass - no wind, good snow, and lots of blue skies. In general, travel is pretty fast (also thanks … [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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