Revelstoke Mountain Resort Ski Review & Guide
Revelstoke Mountain Resort. It’s been the talk of the town the last 5 years with a lot of pro riders and powder maniacs making the powder pilgrimage and flopping themselves between the Selkirk mountains. It’s known for its vertical drop, deep, dry and bottomless powder days and the endless backcountry terrain just a stones throw […]
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 […]
How to ski Blackcomb if you only have one day – Blackcomb Ski Guide/Strategy
Have you ever tried counting to 8,171? Probably not. I sure as hell haven’t… To be honest, I can’t even remember the last time I counted past twenty, or if I even can. Anyways, this blog post isn’t about my lack of numerical literacy. Eight thousand is an important because that’s how many acres of […]
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 […]
15 Steps to Prepare for the Ski & Snowboard Season
Pack away your banana hammock because the leaves are dying, the temperatures are falling, and the precipitation is pummelling. Praise The Heavens. Summer’s great and all, but nothing beats champagne pow slapping you silly as you rip down an open mountain face. So the offseason is almost over, what now? You’ve already bought/upgraded gear and […]
Insta 360 One X2 Camera Review for Skiing & Snowboarding
The insta 360 ONE X2 has completely revolutionized the action camera space. It’s like having a film crew in your pocket enabling the capture of crisp buttery smooth footage on the slopes all day long. I’ve used a plethora of action cameras over my many years of filming skiing and snowboarding and I can honestly […]
How To Ski In Spring – 15 Tips For a Spectacular Spring Day On The Slopes
Slashing slush, stomping tricks, slugging beers and scissoring moguls. And doing all of this, in a t-shirt, shorts and maybe even in the buff. Spring skiing is lighthearted, relaxed, and loads of fun. Just because the powder has perished and the snow is receding it does not mean that you need to stop shredding and […]
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 […]