The 13 Steepest & Most Difficult Ski Runs on Whistler Mountain (Whistler Blackcomb Freeride Guide)
If you are in search of the most challenging in-bounds terrain in North America, look no further. Whistler Blackcomb has some insanely gnarly and notoriously challenging marked and unmarked inbounds runs for you to check off your steep skiing bucket list. Even professional skiers and riders can get an adrenaline fix on Whistlers in-bounds terrain. […]
How to Maintain Ski Boots | 5 Essential Boot Care Steps
A Skiers bond with their favourite boot is stronger than holy matrimony. Ski boots are inherently uncomfortable. And frankly, it seems kind of nonsensical to stuff our toes into hard plastic in sub-zero temperatures for recreation. Thanks to improvements in boot technology and the variety of modern models, finding a comfortable and high performance boot […]
6 Reasons Why Downhill Skiing is Great Exercise
Is Downhill Skiing a Good Workout? There is nothing more liberating than hurtling yourself down an icy slope in sub-zero temperatures with two long planks of wood strapped beneath your feet. The mental benefits of skiing are clear. It is proven to boost energy, increase mood, create dopamine, serotonin and provide the ultimate adrenaline fix. […]
How To Ski Powder | 9 Pro Tips
Powder, freshies, shred sugar, nutfluff, blower powder, kool aid…. Powder has been coined with thousands of names over the past century. Whatever you call it, wherever you ski, it shares one undeniable trait. IT ROCKS!!! Big powder days are what all of us obsessed skiers dream and crave. There is nothing in the world that […]
How To Ski Trees | 12 Tips To Improve Your Tree Skiing
Once you have mastered the basics of skiing on-piste, it’s time to step your game up and learn how to ski in the trees. Mastering tree skiing will open up so much new terrain and will turn any resort into a playground. Tree skiing is simply the best. My dreams are filled with face shots […]
Blackcomb’s 10 Best Tree Skiing Runs & Powder Stashes | Whistler Blackcomb Secrets
I absolutely love skiing in the trees. You might think I’m crazy, but, some days I love it more than skiing wide open powder filled bowls (ie. Whistler Bowl, Spanky’s Ladder, Secret Bowl). Bowls are so dreamy and truly unbeatable on a solid snow day with great visibility. However, unlimited visibility and Whistler Blackcomb are […]
How To Sharpen The Edges Of Your Skis or Snowboard | A Beginners Guide
Many skiers on the west coast often neglect their edges. Sharp and burr free edges are the secret to buttery smooth carving turns. Also, they are almost required when you drop into a couloir and the first sound you hear is crunching as you try to get under your feet. When I was skiing in […]
How To Layer For Skiing & Snowboarding
Resort, Backcountry and Nordic skiers all share one common challenge. How to layer to keep yourself at that perfect body temp all day long! It is such a challenge to regulate your temperature when you are clipped into your skis. I’ve had years of practice layering and I still manage to find myself swimming in […]
Top 10 Strategies for Powder Days at Whistler Blackcomb
Deep snow, face shots, heavenly tree skiing, open bowls and the opportunity to make your wildest skiing fantasies come true. These are the things that come to mind when you think of a fresh powder day at North America’s largest resort, Whistler Blackcomb. However, as a local, I think there is one word that encapsulates […]
How To Wax Skis | A Beginner’s Guide to Proper Ski & Snowboard Hot Waxing Techniques
When I began skiing I didn’t understand the importance of gear maintenance. I would take the skis into the shop once at the start of the season and forget about it. This is an okay strategy if you only ski a handful of days every year. But, if you ski as much as I do, […]
