Introduction to Crevasse Rescue Part 1 – The Gear
Ski mountaineering season will soon be upon us and that means going after bigger objectives in more technical terrain. One of the gateways to standing on
Ice climbing with MSAA featured on FlightNetwork
The 2016/17 winter has been an amazing season for ice climbing. Consistently cold temperatures lingered in December and early January, freezing many of the waterfall features
8 Benefits of Hiring a Backcountry Ski Guide
Skiing in the backcountry is awesome. There’s way less tracks, it’s a great workout and there’s no real noise except your own. But the best
VIDEO: Tuning for backcountry skiing and riding
An essential part of the backcountry skiing and riding routine – one that people often neglect – is tuning. Backcountry skis and splitboards spend a lot
Making Sense of the January 11 Viral Avalanche Video
By now you’ve probably seen the viral avalanche video of Australian Tom Oye’s avalanche in Chocolate Bowl in the Brandywine area south of Whistler on
The Weekender’s Guide to the Whistler Backcountry
When the weekend comes around and the weather looks good, there’s no better place to spend your time than in the Whistler backcountry. Escaping the
Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day 2016 in Pictures
Opening Day 2016 – the gates have officially parted. Whistler Blackcomb fired up its lifts on Whistler Mountain this morning to the delight of thousands
Spearhead Huts: 5 Reasons We Love the Project
If you’re a frequent visitor to the Whistler backcountry, or any backcountry skiing area in British Columbia for that matter, you’ve probably heard about the
5 Reasons to go Fall Hiking in Whistler
Updated: 7/16/2018 Don’t forget to visit our Whistler hiking page for our guided hikes. The unmistakable scent of fall is in the air here in
Level Up with a Rock Climbing Course
Like many sports, rock climbing has a steep learning curve when starting out. Many aspiring rock climbers begin their journey in an indoor climbing gym
Choosing the Right Rock Climbing Shoe
The most important piece of equipment for any rock climber is their shoes. Not just any shoes mind you, modern climbing shoes are able to
An Alternative Peak Experience with Whistler Via Ferrata
Sightseeing is officially open on Whistler Mountain. Plenty of people heading up to the alpine to ride the Peak 2 Peak gondola and witness winter’s
