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…
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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…
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…
Planning A Ski Tour At Rogers Pass: The Online Tools
Knowing where to look for information is crucial to planning a ski tour at Rogers Pass (Glacier National Park). After all, those weather and avalanche forecasting tools will help you choose the right line for…
Getting Caught In An Avalanche: A Wild Ride
Ski guides don’t usually talk about getting caught in an avalanche. After all, their livelihood depends on managing clients through avalanche terrain, travelling safely, and avoiding avalanche incidents. Most simply brush it off, but never…
The Early Season Snowpack: How It Affects Your Winter
November 1st. You peer through the rain streaming down your bedroom window. It might be raining down here, but it’s dumping up there. You pull out your touring skis (or snowboard), waxed the day before…
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)…