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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Ferreol Surfeur 112 Review (2025): A Playful Powder Shredder
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….
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…
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…
Backcountry Winter Camping Gear For Alpine Touring
Backcountry winter camping requires specialized gear optimized for use in cold temperatures and capable of withstanding the worst of winter storms. Here’s an example. In 2018, I decided to winter camp in -25C weather with…
How To Choose An Avalanche Transceiver / Beacon
The avalanche transceiver, otherwise known as a beacon, is an essential part of the avalanche safety gear triad, which also incorporates the shovel and probe. Worn by most backcountry skiers and snowboarders around the world,…
How To Choose Climbing Skins For Ski Touring: Stick & Glide
Skins might not inspire much trust. They stick to everything (sometimes even themselves), but they’re what get you to the top. Despite being overlooked, they are one of the most essential pieces of ski touring…
How To Choose Ski Touring Bindings: Clip-In & Ski
Ski touring bindings are intricate mechanical contraptions that allow you to travel uphill efficiently and ski downhill while providing a consistent release. You can convert them between their two operating modes (downhill or uphill travel)…