3 Gear Essentials For Your First Snowshoe Adventure
So you’re thinking about snowshoeing? That’ Awesome! It’s one of the easiest winter sports to pick up, hell ,if you can walk, you’ll be a darn good snowshoer. The indigenous peoples of North America invented the first advanced versions of the snowshoe in a variety of styles that varied by the community. The one […]
Pow-Science: What Makes the “Perfect Powder” for Skiers and How you Can Predict it
What makes Powder Perfect Champagne, freshies, shred sugar, nutfluff, kool aid. Powder has been coined with thousands of names over the past century. Whatever you call it, wherever you ski it, there’s one important thing to remember. Not all fresh snow is considered equal. Dry, light, and fluffy snow is what fills the dreams of […]
The 9 Steepest Ski Resort Runs In Canada
The Steepest Marked Runs in Canada There’s no feeling quite like it. You’re standing atop a top a pitch, look down, and feel like your stomach is hurdling down the fall line. You drop in, take your first turn and feel your edges just barely holding on to the snow as your transition into your […]
How to tell the Steepness of a Ski Run – The Science of Steep
How Steep Are Ski Trails? For years you’ve heard your well fed uncle Bill and your well boozed buddies at the pub drum up similar stories. “Wayyy steeper than anything that you have ever skied” “It was pretty much vertical” “No doubt in my mind it was like 80 degrees” These exaggerations aren’t uncommon and […]
How to hike to Joffre Lakes – Pemberton, BC
Ridiculously Busy & Ridiculously Beautiful Joffre Lakes is truly one of BC’s most incredible hikes, it’s also one of the easiest! These are the easiest glacial lakes to access in the province and if you’re new to the mountains the three lakes will undoubtedly hold the most breathtaking watercolors you’ve ever witnessed. Three stunning lakes, […]
Manning Park, BC ‘The #1 Ski Resort in the Lower Mainland’
Old School Vibes and Fresh Lines At Manning Park Resort Manning park resort is a hidden gem in BC. It’s an amazing destination in all four seasons. However, it easily tops my list as one of my favourite resorts in the winter. It’s got that small locals mountain feel with dry big mountain snow, you […]
Brandywine Mountain Trail Whistler, BC
Quick Summary The upper trailhead to the Brandywine meadows and summit is one of my favourite adventures in the region. A great 4×4 drive, a picturesque green meadow with many clear river runoffs flowing through the grass ending with a steep climb to the ridge and summit opening up unparalleled views of the Callaghan valley […]
Why you should take an Avalanche Safety Course (AST 1) for Backcountry Skiing
If you are contemplating it at all, the answer is simple, YES, YES and YES. This experience could be the difference between a safe or disastrous day in the Backcountry. Avalanche training offers invaluable knowledge for new and more experienced Backcountry goers alike. These days most groups heading out for a trip will not be […]
A Locals Guide to Skiing & Riding Vancouvers North Shore Mountains
We’ve heard it a million times, but I’ll say it again… Vancouver is the absolute best! There aren’t many places in the world where you can get up from your office cubicle and in minutes find yourself barreling down the slopes. The local mountains provide an easy opportunity for people of all skill levels easy […]
