Blue Ice Stache 90l Pack Review

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Blue Ice Stache 90l Pack Review: Blue Ice Stache 90l Pack Review: Due to catastrophic delamination , I had to retire my expedition pack. I didn’t want to spend $500+ on a pack so I settled on the Blue Ice Stache 90l pack. Its price point…
Rogers Pass Backcountry skiing, seven steps of paradise

Asulkan Cabin Trip

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After 18 years of skiing in Rogers Pass, I finally got to do an Asulkan Cabin Trip. I can see why it’s booked all winter long. Perched at 2120m at the head of the Asulkan Valley, it grants visitors prime access to some of the best ski touring…

Burnie Glacier Chalet Jan 19-Feb 2, 2024

Over the past two weeks we saw a severe rise in temperatures from -30 to +7 in the valley bottom where the Burnie Glacier Chalet sits.

Raide LF 40L Review

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ski mountaineering basecamp

Auyuittuq Ski Traverse

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The classic Auyuittuq Ski Traverse travels between the communities of Pangnirtung and Qikiqtarjuaq, through Auyuittuq National Park, on southeastern Baffin Island. It is an incredible passage through a rugged landscape comprised of 85 percent…

The Gold Range Traverse

The Gold Range Traverse has become a Revelstoke classic. The southern Monashees stretch along the west side of the Columbia River and beckon the eyes of most skiers. When you stand on Mt Mackenzie, you get a great view of most of the traverse. Mt…

ATK Trofeo Binding Review

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ATK Trofeo Binding Review The ATK Trofeo is an incredibly light ski touring binding. It features nicely machined aluminum components and provides decent functionality. However, there are major issues with the rotation of the heal…

Ski Mountaineering Basecamp in the Bugaboos

Pow turns on the Vowell Glacier- Ski Mountaineering Basecamp in the Bugaboos A ski mountaineering basecamp in the Bugaboos is one of the ultimate ski touring experiences in Southern British Columbia. Steep granite spires jut out…

Kokanee Glacier Traverse

The Kokanee Glacier Traverse is an incredible way to explore the Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park on skis.  There are numerous points of access to the park that allow groups to start the ski traverse. Generally, we do the traverse in a South…

Packing for skiing in Chile

Chile’s Araucanía region is home to spectacular volcanoes that tower above their surroundings. In our opinion skiing is the best way to experience them.   Packing for skiing in Chile isn't hard, but you'll want to bring the right…