And just like that, after a 3-day blurry of workouts, adventure, presentations and loads of fun the first ever Skintrack training camp is over! … [Read more...]
Canadian team summer skimo training camp – Revelstoke, Sep 15-16, 2012
Since 2009 Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team have been meeting every September for our summer training camp. Previous camps were usually … [Read more...]
“Bread and butter” summer training for rando racing and speedier ski mountaineering: Endurance and Activity variety
I would never believe that my first thought would be about training when waking up today, then closely followed by thoughts exclusively only about … [Read more...]
Game Changers 3-article series: Interesting ski tourers answer “What is the one event that changed or influenced the way you do (or approach) your ski adventures now?”
After talking about gear game changers and people that influenced their skiing Greg Hill, Melanie Bernier, John Baldwin and Christina Lusti answer … [Read more...]
Game Changers 3-article series: Interesting ski tourers answer “Who is the one person that changed or influenced your ski adventures?”
Here are answers to the 2nd question of the Game Changer article series. I was able to put together a very representative group (in terms of their … [Read more...]
Game Changers 3-article series: Interesting ski tourers answer “What is the one piece of gear that changed or influenced your ski adventures?”
I like to learn from people and about people because we are all unique characters. With some we have lots in common, with others only few things. But … [Read more...]
Ken Jones Classic 2012 report & results – Lake Louise skimo challenge
On Saturday 24, 2012 the Lake Louise Ski Area hosted its second Ken Jones Classic Ski Mountaineering Challenge: Reiner Thoni wins the men's … [Read more...]
How to choose the right length (and kind) of skimo racing poles for you
Some time ago someone posted a question on Skintrack about ski poles for skimo/rando racing. It never got fully addressed. Recently, @peteyknight … [Read more...]
Face shots at ROAM Randonnee Rally – ski mountaineering race at Whitewater (Nelson, BC)
With Whitewater’s excellent ski resort terrain, backcountry and an original vibe it is only logical that it hosts an event from Canada’s skimo … [Read more...]
ROAM Randonnee Rally: Nelson’s rando skimo race on Feb 25, 2012
ROAM Randonnee Rally ski mountaineering race (6th annual) is only one of many events and festivities taking place during the annual Kootenay Coldsmoke … [Read more...]
Canadian Ski Mountaineering Racing Championships – Golden, BC
Over the weekend Golden's Kicking Horse Mountain Resort hosted the Canadian Ski Mountaineering National Championships for a fourth time. Saturday … [Read more...]
2012 North American Rando Ski Mountaineering Championships in Crested Butte
This is article was submitted by Melanie Bernier – an elite skimo racer and a member of the Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team. Read her … [Read more...]
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.
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