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How to Prepare for a Crevasse Rescue Course

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How to Prepare for a Crevasse Rescue Course: A Complete Guide for Skiers & Splitboarders If you’re planning to take a crevasse rescue course this season, you’re already making one of the most important investments in your backcountry…

Lyngen, Norway Ski and Sail Trip

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Photos: Grant Francis A ski and sail trip through Troms county, but better known as the Lyngen Region of Norway has been on my radar for sometime —the blend of sailing through the arctic fjords and islands in search of ski descents…

The Valhalla-Ruby Triple Crown

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The 1300m first climb of the day The Valhalla-Ruby Triple crown is a quintessential Kootenay gravel adventure loop. Over the course of roughly 130km it climbs through three passes for a total of 4000m. The fun part about this loop is it…
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Backcountry Skiing in Rogers Pass

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Backcountry Skiing Adventure in Rogers PassRogers Pass in British Columbia, Canada is a world class backcountry ski destination. However, its allure should be tempered with caution; navigating complex avalanche terrain requires skill and respect.…
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…
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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…

Chile Backcountry Ski Adventure

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Chile Backcountry Ski Adventure September is an incredible month to explore Chile via Backcountry Ski Adventure, the days are long and the weather tends to be more stable.  This allows backcountry skiers and splitboarders to top out on some…

February 20, 2023 Rogers Pass Backcountry Conditions

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Current Snowpack SynopsisPow.  That's right, one of the slowest starts in recent years has turned around since late January and has delivered 135mm of snow water equivalent to the snowpack.  Mt Fidelity's weather station at 1905m is…
splitboarding, glacier, crevasse rescue course

Volcano Skiing in Chile

Volcano skiing in Chile is a must do for those who like to travel and ski. The Chilean volcano circuit is an incredible experience if you like big days and ski mountaineering. If you’re coming from the northern hemisphere early fall is a…
splitboarding, glacier, crevasse rescue course

How to pack for backcountry ski mountaineering

How to pack for backcountry ski mountaineering: Spring ski mountaineering is one of the best parts of backcountry skiing.  The days are long and the snowpack has had a chance to warm up and settle, which allow backcountry skiers to explore…