Skimo Rando Racing and Adventurous Touring
During my recent visit to ISPO outdoor trade show in Munich I was looking for a Dynafit booth to no avail. I headed to Pomoca instead, as both companies are owned by the same corporation, to find out where I can see the new Dynafit Pintech … » full article
Right now, industry insiders are schmoozing at a plethora of trade shows and new gear leaks continue to entice racers. Instead of visiting the Outdoor Retailer show in US again, we flew over to Munich for ISPO - the biggest winter outdoor … » full article
Here are a couple of close-up photos of the newly redesigned Scarpa Alien 1.0, now using a carbon infused Grilamid shell just like the Alien RS. The new 1.0 really seems to be a blend of features of the old 1.0, the new RS, and the … » full article
It’s been an interesting week in skimo! Colorado snowpack remains lean, although, Utah has seen a few glimpses of winter. Meanwhile, the West Coast is getting pounded with Whistler Blackcomb reporting over a meter on the storm board … » full article
I am very excited to announce that from Jan 28 to Jan 31 I will be visiting the biggest outdoor show! With virtually all brands and manufacturers participating, this is a big opportunity to see all the newest and future gear before it … » full article
The race season is in full swing, though it may not feel like it in the American Rockies, and we have lots of action everywhere! North American athletes have multiple options for racing each weekend and with good snow coverage in Europe, … » full article
While our social media accounts were dormant over the Christmas, we were working hard on finishing our newest 8-week skimo training plan! Eric and I did lots of thinking in the fall and we decided to create a different kind of a training … » full article
Racing action continued in North America on the East Coast and in Alberta, Canada while the Western US continues to struggle with low or no snow conditions. USA and Canada Race News Unfortunately the Grand Mesa Challenge, CO was … » full article
Quick overview: Usual Retail Price: around $300 USD Weight: 530g (size L) Pros: Pockets, Fit, Comfort, Breathability Cons: Could use warmer fabric panel on knees Suitability: skimo racing Colour Options: There are a couple of … » full article
Update - Jan 11, 2018 - Contest Winners: Thank you everyone for participating and giving us your feedback! Check back soon for another prize contest. We said we would announce two prize winners but we decided to do one extra, just … » full article
Please consider donating to a fundraising campaign started by Ben's friends. All proceeds will go to support his son Rowen and wife Jen. Thank you!. Update - January 5, 2018: I can't believe it has already been a full year since … » full article
No racing action took place over the holiday period in North America or on the World Cup circuit. In other ski news, Colorado has finally received a bit more snow but the entire US Rockies remain anemic. The Pacific Northwest and Canada … » full article
To help you improve faster, we have created skimo specific training plans for novice and intermediate level athletes as well as written the popular Manual For Ski Mountaineering Racing e-book. Visit our skimo training resources page for more info.
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.
I am fascinated with speed and efficiency at which it's possible to travel through mountains whether it's a race or a fast backcountry mission.
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