Ski touring in technical terrain taught me the hard way just how important it is to communicate clearly in the backcountry. I’ve lost sight of ski partners more times than I can count, and on…
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Pre-Season Preparation For Ski Touring: Get Ready To Shred
It’s late October, early November. Outside, the rain pours relentlessly, but your mind is somewhere else entirely: high in the mountains, where the first snow is falling. You’re pressed up against your bedroom window, staring…
Packing For A Backcountry Hut Trip: Tips For A Great Ski Tour
Overnight ski touring or splitboarding hut trips can seem like a daunting endeavour, but they are so worth it. Think for a second about waking up in a heated hut in the middle of an…
What To Pack For A Ski Tour: A Comprehensive Guide
How many times have I realized, halfway to Rogers Pass, that I’d forgotten something critical back in the gear closet? Once, I left my ski boots at home – no joke. I popped the trunk…
Winter Camping For Ski Touring: Pro-Tips To Better Your Trip
Have you ever pitched your tent while the wind blows sideways or had to dig your tent out overnight during a brutal snowstorm? I have – let’s be honest: winter camping for ski touring is…
Spring Ski Touring Gear: The Essential Goes A Long Way
Spring is in the air – I can almost smell it! The warmer temperatures, strong solar radiation and clear skies bring on a new set of challenges. The snowpack undergoes rapid change throughout the day…
Planning A Spring Ski Tour: Optimize Your Peak Pursuit
As the days grow longer and the sun shines high over the mountains, I move around our mountain playground differently than during the bulk of the winter season. I truly believe that planning a spring…
Spring Ski Touring Basics: Weather, Corn Skiing And Avalanches
Long sunny days, warm temperatures, and high-elevation adventures: ski touring (or splitboarding) in spring is by far my favourite activity. Whether you’re bagging a high peak with skis strapped to your back or skiing the…
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts
After countless requests over the past few months, I’m finally back with a fresh blog post—this time diving into the ever-debated topic of backcountry skiing and splitboarding etiquette. Ask a few seasoned backcountry enthusiasts about…
Ski Touring In Rogers Pass, BC: All You Need To Know
I’ve been ski touring in Rogers Pass (Glacier National Park, BC) for the last seven years, and I still have a few routes to check off my bucket list. Rogers Pass is known within the…