Skimo Rando Racing and Adventurous Touring
There is a very committed group of great people that are going to represent Canada at the World Ski Mountaineering Championships in Andorra this winter. And since every team needs a little bonding experience we managed to pull off two … » full article
Backcountry skiing is great fun. It is one of the best ways to spend time with your friends, to relax and to do what makes you happy. But from time to time we all like to try something different, to have a new challenge. You can … » full article
Early season conditions are long time gone. No one remembers them anymore. White fluffy stuff keeps fallin', So the brave can be rollin'. This little poem created in less than 60 seconds says it all. Simply, the current West Coast … » full article
My first ski mountaineering race was completed on 184cm K2 telemark boards with non-free pivot bindings and Garmont Excursion boots. My skins were G3 Ascensions that required the removal of the ski from my foot in order to get each skin … » full article
Choosing which altimeter watch to buy is tough with the variety we are presented today, so let's make it simpler with some basic advice that will help you decide. This article is an extension of "Altimeter watch: Why it is important and … » full article
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 … » full article
Knowing at what altitude (elevation) you are at any moment while backcountry skiing is very important and can be also very beneficial. Lets take a look why this is the case, and how you may go about choosing an altimeter watch that suits … » full article
On December 5th, the North American 2010 skimo racing season will begin with Tiki Torch Dash hosted at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (KHMR). After delivering an amazing race course, organization and after-party last April people at KHMR … » full article
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, … » full article
After a week of flurries and rain at lower elevations the temperatures higher up were much colder and we can see some real snow now. Weather forecast is calling for more precipitation over the next couple of days except some occasional … » full article
Trend towards lighter gear in any mountain and outdoor sport is obvious. It was, is, and will be going on at every stage of gear development. Light gear in many sports starts its development inside racing environment where every second … » full article
A year ago, not many people involved with ski mountaineering and backcountry skiing knew Julie Matteau, except her touring friends and a couple of work related contacts. That is not the case anymore. Last season, Julie became the … » 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.
Most of the content on Skintrack is produced by me but I am trying to bring in more from other relevant sources/writers as well. Maybe even from you?
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