Yesterday, December 19th, the weather forecast predicted a break in the recent storm cycle on the South Coast and five of us headed to Coquihalla area which is … » about Alpaca Peak, Coquihalla: snow conditions and touring with John Baldwin
Skin track photo contest: win Ortovox Grizzly snow shovel
We all shoot photos while touring but most of the time we just shoot without any real focus, and I don't mean the focus function on your camera. To give us all … » about Skin track photo contest: win Ortovox Grizzly snow shovel
New carbon ski boot: LaSportiva Stratos / Discussion about different carbon boots
With some plain luck, I found this YouTube video that introduces the new LaSportiva Stratos carbon ski boot. Before, there were only some images available along … » about New carbon ski boot: LaSportiva Stratos / Discussion about different carbon boots
Interestingly strange contest: Win 7-days of heli assisted ski touring with Greg Hill
Many of you probably know Greg Hill or at least his name. He is often being referred to as "The Million Feet Man" for touring one million feet in one season, … » about Interestingly strange contest: Win 7-days of heli assisted ski touring with Greg Hill
Rogers Pass: Significant changes to Winter Permit System
Since the end of the last season the System underwent significant changes that were introduced to public at the beginning of this one. Anyone that skies or … » about Rogers Pass: Significant changes to Winter Permit System
Tiki Torch Dash 2009: fun and chill under the stars
Melanie Bernier delivered a performance of the night while Montana boys won a relay as the North American skimo racing season went under way. On Saturday night, … » about Tiki Torch Dash 2009: fun and chill under the stars
Rogers Pass: Canada Skimo Team's second training camp ever
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 … » about Rogers Pass: Canada Skimo Team's second training camp ever
6 tips to get you ready for your first ski mountaineering race
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 … » about 6 tips to get you ready for your first ski mountaineering race
West Coast snow report: 2,5m deeeep
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 … » about West Coast snow report: 2,5m deeeep
From tele to Team Canada: A telemark skier's switch to AT race gear
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 … » about From tele to Team Canada: A telemark skier's switch to AT race gear