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Ferreol Pionnier 104 2.0 Review (2025): The Ultimate Quiver Killer

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The ACMG Ski Guide Exam: How I Trained For The Ultimate Test

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Fuzzy Knob, Revelstoke: Shredding Through The Big Timber

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Cheops North Bowl: Great Alpine Skiing Despite Thin Coverage

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Burnt Knob, Revelstoke: The Perfect Macpherson Slidepaths

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Montana Peak, Revelstoke: Big Mountain Lines For Christmas

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ski tourer breaking trail with the ferreol pionnier 104 on a glacier

Ferreol Pionnier 104 2.0 Review (2025): The Ultimate Quiver Killer

in Backcountry Gear Learn on February 26, 2026 February 26, 2026 by Olivier Denis-Larocque Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Big news: The Ferreol Pionnier 104 has just undergone a major makeover, earning its 2.0 namesake. After five winters of alpine shreds, tree laps, and all-around good times, the talented team at Ferreol Skis has…

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The ACMG Ski Guide Exam: How I Trained For The Ultimate Test

in Live on January 21, 2026 January 21, 2026 by Olivier Denis-Larocque Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Three years after obtaining my ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide certificate, I decided to challenge the full ACMG ski guide exam. Our regular guiding jobs are great for preparing us for the challenges ahead, but they…

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Fuzzy Knob, Revelstoke: Shredding Through The Big Timber

in Explore Skiing on January 18, 2026 January 18, 2026 by Olivier Denis-Larocque Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Fuzzy Knob is another hidden gem of the Revelstoke ski touring scene. Lying below the impressive NE headwall of Mt Macpherson, the easy, but lengthy approach will reward you with 500m of quality old-growth tree…

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Cheops North Bowl: Great Alpine Skiing Despite Thin Coverage

in Explore Skiing on January 6, 2026 January 6, 2026 by Olivier Denis-Larocque Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Located at the head of the Connaught Valley, Cheops North Bowl is a classic intermediate ski tour at Rogers Pass. With the mighty Cheops Mountain towering above, the descent offers 550m of north-facing skiing. Exposed…

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Burnt Knob, Revelstoke: The Perfect Macpherson Slidepaths

in Explore Skiing on January 5, 2026 January 18, 2026 by Olivier Denis-Larocque Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

At the foot of Mt Macpherson in the Monashee Mountains, Burnt Knob is a fantastic run for featured below treeline skiing. Located just west of Revelstoke along Highway 23S, the route is conveniently accessed using…

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Montana Peak, Revelstoke: Big Mountain Lines For Christmas

in Explore Skiing on December 28, 2025 December 28, 2025 by Olivier Denis-Larocque Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Montana Peak is a broad ridge feature just south of Mt Mackenzie. Accessed using the Revelstoke Mountain Resort lift infrastructure, its popular west and SW faces are a perfect objective for ski tourers and splitboarders…

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Ferreol Surfeur 112 Review (2025): A Playful Powder Shredder

in Backcountry Gear Learn on December 26, 2025 December 26, 2025 by Olivier Denis-Larocque Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Working with Ferreol, a popular ski brand from Quebec, Canada, I’ve had the pleasure of skiing their dedicated powder skis, the Surfeur 112, in Revelstoke and Rogers Pass since the start of the 2025-2026 season….

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Montana Trees, Revelstoke: One Hella Deep December

in Explore Skiing on December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025 by Olivier Denis-Larocque Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Born during the golden years of the now-defunct cat ski operation neighbouring Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR), Montana Trees is an easily accessible slackcountry run that offers quality gladed tree skiing in a sheltered elevation band….

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Granite X The Uptrack: A One-Stop-Shop Mapping App

in Learn Online Resources on November 21, 2025 November 21, 2025 by Olivier Denis-Larocque Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

I’m excited to announce a new partnership with Granite, an offline 3D mapping app for the avid outdoor adventurers. After FATMAP’s downfall, I was searching high and wide for high-definition 3D satellite imagery to navigate…

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Best Early-Season Backcountry Skiing Near Revelstoke, BC

in Explore Skiing on September 12, 2025 September 12, 2025 by Olivier Denis-Larocque Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Are you getting excited for the ski season? At the time of writing, it’s 26 °C outside on a bluebird day. I’ll tell you – I can’t wait for the cold weather to roll in….

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