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 […]
How To Buy Ski & Snowboard Goggles – Fit, Features, Lenses & Style
The day has finally come to put your trusty pair of ski/snowboard goggles to rest. Maybe you ran into a tree branch, stepped on them at the Apres, or finally get to treat yourself to an upgrade. I ski hard, especially in the trees and find myself in need of a new set of goggles […]
Buying a New Ski Helmet – Find the Right Fit, Features & Style
I’m so thrilled you found this article. It means that you want to protect your brain bits and are thinking about buying or upgrading your current helmet. THIS IS AMAZING. Skiing and Snowboarding is the best hobby in the world, but, its inherently dangerous. You only get one brain and protecting your noggin is of […]
Whistler vs Blackcomb | Which Mountain is Better?
Believe it or not, Whistler and Blackcomb used to be completely separate mountains and didn’t officially merge until 1997. Whistler and Blackcomb were born rivals from the start. Blackcomb mountain officially opened on December 6, 1980 and Whistler skiers instantly began referring to Blackcomb as the ‘Dark Side’. The rivalry wasn’t all bad. It actually […]
When To Replace Old Ski Equipment – Skis, Boots, Bindings, Helmet and More!
I’ve got a close relationship with all of my ski gear, ESPECIALLY my boots. You marry your boots and date your skis. Once I am comfortable and trust any piece of my ski equipment, I have a very hard time giving it up. Believe it or not skiing on old equipment may actually become dangerous […]
A Local’s Guide to Skiing FLUTE BOWL in Whistler
How To Ski Whistler’s Flute Bowl If you’ve ever been on the Symphony Chair at Whistler Mountain you likely noticed the monstrous bowl just to the left of the lift. All day long you can spot skiers hiking up the ridge on the hunt for perfect powder turns beneath. Most visitors or those unfamiliar with […]
Choosing The Right Skis – What You Need to Know Before Buying
It used to be so simple in the 80’s…. Skinny and long was the name of the game and every skier was hot doggin’ on the same planks. With the invention of shaped skis everything changed! Nowadays there are far too many skis to choose from. If you owned the ideal pair of skis for […]
Whistler Blackcomb Triple Black Diamond Runs
Wait. What? I thought triple blacks only existed in the realm of unicorns and sorcerers. Well that’s what I thought until I started skiing at Whistler Blackcomb. Whistler Blackcomb has some of the gnarliest, steepest and most extreme in-bounds terrain I’ve ever encountered. Most ski areas would require you to put in some effort to […]
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 […]
Whistler Blackcomb’s Easiest Green Runs (A Beginners Guide to Skiing Whistler)
Whistler is a gigantic ski resort boasting over 8000 acres of skiable terrain. However, what the resort doesn’t mention is that the vast majority of this terrain is only accessible to advanced and expert skiers. Although it’s intimidating, it doesn’t mean that beginner riders should stay clear from Whistler Blackcomb all together. Novice skiers can […]
