Video Peak – Rogers Pass Backcountry Ski Guide, Revelstoke BC
Video Peak’s SE face is one of the most legendary (and accessible) lines in Rogers Pass and needs to be on your backcountry bucket list. At 2565m it boasts over 550m of perfect 35 degree, heli-esque, open alpine turns, followed by another 700m of playful pow turns, pillows and trees right back down to the […]
Vantage Peak – Duffey Lake Backcountry Skiing Guide, Pemberton BC
Nothing beats a day ski touring on the Duffey. Vantage Peak is absolutely breathtaking and provides access to world class pow skiing lines. On a sunny day, the Keiths Hut area is one of my absolute favourites to play in. This zone is like a portal to Alaska and is just a few hours from […]
LAZY BOY, Cayoosh Zone – Duffey Lake Backcountry Map & Skiing Guide
The Lazy Boy is an epic alpine bowl skiing paradise 30km East of Pemberton BC. It’s ideal for intermediate & advanced skiers and offers a plethora of wonderful alpine descents suitable for all tastes and risk tolerances. The two most popular descents are known as the ‘Lazy Boy’ and the ‘Laziest Boy’ which both boast […]
The Wendy Thompson Hut in Marriott Basin – Duffey Lake Backcountry Skiing & Hiking Guide
The Wendy Thompson hut is the perfect overnight winter destination for all you snow loving adventurers. It’s located in the Marriott Basin in the Duffey Lake Area. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking and even just hiking up for a hut hang is a worthwhile endeavour. There’s a plethora of skiing opportunities suitable for all tastes […]
Hollyburn Peak Hiking, Snowshoe & Skiing Guide | Cypress Provincial Park
Hollyburn Mountain is a staple Vancouver adventure and is the perfect place to escape from the city if you only have a few hours. The trailhead is located beside the Cypress mountain ski resort and is one of the most gorgeous places to watch a winters sunset. I make it a yearly habit to pick […]
HEART STRINGS – Duffey Lake Backcountry Skiing Guide
Heart Strings is a must-do classic in the Duffy Lake Area. If you love ski touring and don’t know the Duffy Lake Area, YOU SHOULD! It’s a magical zone Northeast of Pemberton and is home to a lifetime of backcountry skiing opportunities. Heart Strings is one of the busiest day trips in the region and […]
GIN PEAK via Hanging Lake – Backcountry Skiing Guide
Gin Peak is an extremely popular (but awesome) moderate single day ski tour accessed via the Whistler Olympic Park. The route is uncomplicated and the views are spectacular. It’s an ideal target for beginner, intermediate and expert ski tourers & splitboarders seeking great views and fabulous turns with moderate effort! There is plenty of variety […]
Avalanche Airbag Backpack Effectiveness | Are They Worth the Money?
We wear seatbelts in cars and life jackets in boats, so why aren’t all backcountry skiers strapping on Avalanche Airbags? Airbag’s are a contentious topic among backcountry enthusiasts. Frankly, the only thing the majority of experts can agree upon is that TERRAIN choice is always the root cause of deadly avalanche incidents. When it comes […]
Cypress Mountains Dirty Little Secret – Spring Ski Touring on The Resort
I absolutely hate packing my boots in for the season. When conditions get cruddy in the springtime and the avalanche forecast becomes haywire, longer backcountry adventures are much less safe and desirable. Fortunately, there is a great way to keep your ski legs going just a little longer. When Cypress mountain closes for the season, […]
Mt Pattison – Northwest Face, Whistler/Blackcomb Backcountry Skiing
The journey to and from Mt Pattison’s Northwest face is the perfect mixing bowl of legendary high alpine terrain, steep couloir skiing, alpine lakes, jagged peaks, and nut fluff as far as the eyes can see. The Blackcomb backcountry is jaw droppingly beautiful and I’m always sporting a cheek-to-cheek smile every time I’m blessed with […]
