Skimo Rando Racing and Adventurous Touring
Skimo racing season is wrapping up around the World. The Canadian Cup is complete and the final World Cup was contested over the weekend. Just a few races remain to be held in the US including a postponed Irwin Guides event, and several … » full article
It was a relatively big weekend in the skimo world with athletes competing overseas at the Tour du Rotur in Italy, and on this side of the Atlantic at both the Pan-American Ski Mountaineering Championships at Lake Louise and the gnarliest … » full article
We are super excited to bring you this detailed interview with Mike Foote today! We will talk about his training, preparation, nutrition and the 24-hour attempt itself. For those that don't know... Mike became the new world record … » full article
Last couple of days have been the busiest and the most exciting for the skimo world in all of this season. Let's not waist screen space and dive right into it... Upcoming Pan American Ski Mountaineering Championships - Mar 23-25 We want … » full article
It has been quite busy last two weeks for race organizers, athletes and us as well. However, we are reporting only on three races as we are still waiting for recaps and results to be sent to us. The next two weeks will be busy again, … » full article
Quick overview: Usual Retail Price: $90-110 USD depending on length and material Material: Wool or Micro Fleece Pant length: Available as full length tights or 3/4 knickers as well as other products (tops, underwear, … » full article
It’s that time of year when days are getting longer so we can start thinking of big days in the mountains instead of just storm skiing and occasional resort laps. For skimo racers, this means thinking about the classic races, the Grande … » full article
Exciting racing all around the North America and severe weather conditions for athletes at the European Championships on Mount Etna on the Italian island Sicily! In non-racing news, US National Team member Teague Holmes nabs the … » full article
Out of nowhere and out of Norway comes a little known ski brand that is manufacturering a line of arguably the lightest skis in the world! Their ski weights either beat or match the lightest skis from established brands like Movement, La … » full article
It’s a very brief news cycle this week with just two races to report on. Colorado and Utah have finally begun getting significant snowfall but are far behind seasonal averages. Skiing continues to be excellent in Western Canada with new … » full article
With 2018 Winter Olympic Games in full swing in PyeongChang in South Korea let's take a moment to evaluate where skimo racing stands in relation to the Olympic Games. It has been over a decade since the International Ski Mountaineering … » full article
Skiers in Colorado rejoice to the first snowfall of the season! Meanwhile, in the Canadian Interior, skiers are flocking to the ski areas due to high avi hazard in the backcountry. Us in the Pacific North West are emerging from another … » 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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