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...]
First ski day in 2012/13 season: Video Peak and 8812, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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...]
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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