Spring conditions, longer days and good friends make for amazing multi-day trips. And since we are in that time of the year here is an inspirational interview … » about John Baldwin interview: passionate ski touring explorer dedicated to one, but huge, mountain range
Dogtooth Dash 2010 race: Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Championships
During the upcoming Easter weekend Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (near Golden) will host the final round of the Canadian Ski Mountaineering Cup with its second … » about Dogtooth Dash 2010 race: Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Championships
Canucks in Andorra: Culture shocks, race engines tune ups, big traverse plans
First of all, I would like to thank all the people that are supporting me and other Canadian team members in our efforts to represent Canada at the world skimo … » about Canucks in Andorra: Culture shocks, race engines tune ups, big traverse plans
Pierre Gignoux 444: Behind the scene of the lightest ski boot in the World
Sharing a look behind the scene of manufacturing the world's lightest ski boot (Pierre Gignoux 444 model) through the eyes of Michael Silitch, an … » about Pierre Gignoux 444: Behind the scene of the lightest ski boot in the World
Are these the same skis? Dynafit DNA Race vs. Crazy Idea DNA Race
Update: After confirmations from various sources these two skis are in fact the same. For a longer time now I have been suspecting a little "marketing scam" … » about Are these the same skis? Dynafit DNA Race vs. Crazy Idea DNA Race
Future of avalanche beacons: old standards and new ideas – ARVA Link and Ortovox 3+
Every two or three years manufacturers release improved and more innovative features for their avalanche beacons. Some of these are revolutionary and some are … » about Future of avalanche beacons: old standards and new ideas – ARVA Link and Ortovox 3+
Sunshine 5000 race report: great battles, long course…little rocky
Sunshine 5000 is the oldest race on the Canadian ski mountaineering racing calendar and its 6th going was held last Saturday (Feb 6th, 2010) at the Sunshine … » about Sunshine 5000 race report: great battles, long course…little rocky
Sunshine 5000 skimo race: Saturday, Feb 6th, 2010
Updated with current photos from critical parts of the race course. See at the bottom of the article under "Photo updates". This Saturday, Sunshine Village ski … » about Sunshine 5000 skimo race: Saturday, Feb 6th, 2010
Whitefish Whiteout ski mountaineering race: big checks, fast times, wicked course
Another round of the US skimo racing series was hosted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Whitefish ski resort. According to organizers, for the first time in … » about Whitefish Whiteout ski mountaineering race: big checks, fast times, wicked course
The Heathen Challenge – Sunlight COSMIC Race Report + US Team
Last Saturday, January 16th, Sunlight Mountain in Colorado hosted another round of the US ski mountaineering racing series and the event was the last chance for … » about The Heathen Challenge – Sunlight COSMIC Race Report + US Team