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…
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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 many requests over the last few months, I’m finally at it again with a fresh new blog post on backcountry skiing & splitboarding etiquette. If you ask a few experienced backcountry aficionados about the…
How To Get Into Ski Touring (Backcountry Skiing)
After tossing around the idea, I’ve finally decided to write an in-depth article on my life’s passion. I recognize it’s quite a mysterious sport and a very daunting discipline to start with, which begs the…