This is a second article submitted by Melanie Bernier – an elite skimo racer and a pillar member of the Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team. Read her … » about Grand Teton: adventures are essential for skimo training… because every journey counts
Two races down on our US rando skimo racing and touring road trip
This article was submitted by Melanie Bernier - an elite skimo racer and a pillar member of the Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team. She will be … » about Two races down on our US rando skimo racing and touring road trip
Less traditional interview: Greg Hill – the man behind
Greg Hill’s skiometer sometimes reaches values of national debts of all countries combined. In fact, he too raises his ceiling regularly to make sure his … » about Less traditional interview: Greg Hill – the man behind
Mount Baker, Cascade Mountains on Dec 10, 2011
Long story short - Reiner and I did not summit even though that was the plan. It was possible and some other folks must have done it few days before as we found … » about Mount Baker, Cascade Mountains on Dec 10, 2011
Results, video and report for Vert180 skimo race (Dec 3, 2011)
Fun, great snow and "go-go-go" were the words flying around at start/transition area of the Vert180 skimo race at Canada Olympic Park. As a great surprise (in … » about Results, video and report for Vert180 skimo race (Dec 3, 2011)
Rando ski mountaineering (racing) transitions with Reiner Thoni
Ski mountaineering is as much about having fun as it is about efficiency. In fact, the more efficient you are the more time you can spend having fun. Hunting … » about Rando ski mountaineering (racing) transitions with Reiner Thoni
MEC Vert180 on Dec 3: Take skimo racing as serious or as laid-back as you want
Vert180 is one of a kind North American night event. Easy course suits novices as an introduction to this unique sport while elite skimo racers test their early … » about MEC Vert180 on Dec 3: Take skimo racing as serious or as laid-back as you want
If you like a challenge, you are a ski mountaineer
I thought I was challenging myself until I started to play in the mountains more seriously. I thought I was having lots fun until I started to meet new people … » about If you like a challenge, you are a ski mountaineer
Tiki Torch Dash 2011: Race under the stars
Last winter the Tiki Torch Dash was an opening event of a new racing season and proved to be lots of fun. This time around the date has been moved from December … » about Tiki Torch Dash 2011: Race under the stars
Vert 180 skimo race: Relay friendly race format
Vert 180 brings a new format to Canadian ski mountaineering racing that will showcase the sport in an altered way, however, it will showcase it to much bigger … » about Vert 180 skimo race: Relay friendly race format