Spring skiing gets things done: 8812 Peak, Forever Young Couloir, 1-day Wapta Traverse, Million Dollar Couloir, Mt Baker with friends

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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

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...]

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

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...]

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

Avalanche Mountain and Sir Donald

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...]

First ski day in 2012/13 season: Video Peak and 8812, Rogers Pass

Video Peak Rogers Pass

Today I finally got to ski for the first time this season. Weather was spectacular, snow as well. Rogers Pass is starting to fill in but for now … [Read more...]

Rogers Pass in fall light beauty + October snow dusting

Rogers Peak and Swiss Peak morning light

Yesterday, after a shivering -4 C night in a 10+ C sleeping bag I got rewarded with what I hopped for - beautiful views over a lightly snow dusted … [Read more...]

Canadian team summer skimo training camp – Revelstoke, Sep 15-16, 2012

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Since 2009 Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team have been meeting every September for our summer training camp. Previous camps were usually … [Read more...]

Hiko-run to Tomyhoi Peak via Yellow Aster Butte, WA

Running Tomyhoi Peak and Yellow Aster Butte

Just wanted to share an amazing spot for hiking and mountain running, or hiko-running. Spectacular views and mostly soft trails all day long. All you … [Read more...]

Chasing an old dream at Duffey: skiing Joffre, Matier, Slalok in 5h 58min

Duffey Lake speed traverse map - Joffre, Matier, Slalok.

I believe everyone has their mountain dream missions whether it be a ski traverse with friends, a steep line descent, or a new climbing route. … [Read more...]

Mount Cayley TR: long day, spring skiing, gong show, and supernatural Thunderbird

Mount Cayley, British Columbia

Have you ever heard of Mount Cayley? Because I haven’t until two weeks ago. Mt. Cayley is a stratovolcano … [Read more...]

Grand Teton: adventures are essential for skimo training… because every journey counts

Grand Teton winter sunrise, skinning in the morning.

This is a second article submitted by Melanie Bernier – an elite skimo racer and a pillar member of the Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team. … [Read more...]