These Backcountry artists will inspire you these holidays
In case you hadn’t noticed, the backcountry is a beautiful place. It can be hard work to get out there and home again, but few people would argue against it…
In case you hadn’t noticed, the backcountry is a beautiful place. It can be hard work to get out there and home again, but few people would argue against it…
Avalanche Canada's annual Avalanche Awareness Days are back for 2018! This series of events take place at ski resorts across Canada to promote safety and knowledge in the winter backcountry. As…
The amount of consumer electronics carried by skiers and snowboarders on a daily basis has increased significantly in recent years. Smartphones, GoPros, cameras and GPS tracking devices all have their…
What’s the biggest barrier to backcountry skiing and snowboarding? Gear. Skis need specific touring bindings. Snowboards need to be able to split in half to allow ascent. Then there’s the…
No one forgets their first ski touring experience. There's a realization that no, you don't actually need a chair lift to ski powder. There are some things to learn, however.…
Just like with alpine (downhill) skiing, one of the most important parts of your backcountry setup are your ski touring boots. Given the amount of walking one does while ski…
When camping in the mountains, your greatest enemy is the cold. Ambient air temperature affects your comfort during the day, but when sleeping at night it's the ground that will…