Skimo Rando Racing and Adventurous Touring
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
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
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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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