SkinTrack: 2009 recap and 2010 plans
Sat, Jan 2, 2010 | 6 Comments | General News & Articles
First of all, I want to wish all of you all the best in 2010. And right after that, I really want to thank all of you for reading SkinTrack articles and for your input through your comments. It is much valued and makes future writing that much more enjoyable. Skinning up for one of... 

Interestingly strange contest: Win 7-days of heli assisted ski touring with Greg Hill
Sat, Dec 12, 2009 | 17 Comments | General News & Articles
Many of you probably know Greg Hill or at least his name. He is often being referred to as “The Million Feet Man” for touring one million feet in one season, all self propelled trips. And because I have great respect for Greg and for all the projects he has accomplished... 

Rogers Pass: Significant changes to Winter Permit System
Fri, Dec 11, 2009 | No Comments | General News & Articles
Since the end of the last season the System underwent significant changes that were introduced to public at the beginning of this one. Anyone that skies or skied at Rogers Pass most likely knows about the Winter Permit System that is in place to keep the winter recreating public safe,... 
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Must see: Ski like James Bond
Sat, Nov 7, 2009 | 2 Comments | General News & Articles
I came across this footage on my friend’s blog – www.skialpinizmus.eu – and thought to share it with as many people as possible would be great. Have good laughs and make sure to pay attention to James Bond’s gear My equipment guesses: The watch at about... 

Ready for winter? How crazy is too crazy?
Fri, Oct 30, 2009 | 2 Comments | General News & Articles
As backcountry skiers, we all have most likely been in a situation where we had to “justify” ourselves as backcountry skiers to someone else. We had to explain that what seems crazy to most is very natural to us. As a society, I believe, we are now a bit too far beyond... 

Have your say: skinning in or through ski resorts?
Tue, Sep 29, 2009 | 11 Comments | General News & Articles
What do you think about skinning in or skinning through ski resorts? This is a very hot topic among backcountry skiing community. For sure it is a bit of an oxymoron “backcountry skiers skinning in ski resorts” but there are very specific reasons why all of us do it from... 
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The Revelstoke Steamer: do you have the legs?
Sun, Aug 30, 2009 | No Comments | General News & Articles
Within backcountry skiing community, Revelstoke is well know for its location – being a base to endless adventure opportunities during the winter months. But being summer now, Revelstoke has something else up its sleeve. The Revelstoke Steamer (not sure whether its an official... 
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Welcome to SkinTrack.com
Sat, Aug 29, 2009 | 3 Comments | General News & Articles
After some time of planning and developing this site was born out of enthusiasm for backcountry skiing and outdoors in general. Skintrack - what goes up, must come down! The main goal of SkinTrack is to share and provide useful information to backcountry skiers, ski mountaineers and...