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, […]
The Top 10 Groomed Carving Runs at Whistler Blackcomb
Weather is unpredictable and we cannot expect knee deep Pow every day on the resort. Some years, the stars align, the heavens open and Whistler gets consistently annihilated by snow . Other years, we aren’t so lucky and only get a few cracks at the perfect powder. Riding big alpine mountain lines in deep powder […]
Ski Boot Buying Guide – How To Find Ski Boot Size, Fit and Flex
A good, well fitted, ski boot is the single most important piece of equipment to spend money on as an avid skier. I know I’ve said this before in my ‘How to ski cheap’ post but other than a new helmet and well fitted boots, you can purchase all of your other skiing gear second […]
Is Skiing and Snowboarding at Whistler ‘Worth It”
Prices at North American ski resorts have absolutely skyrocketed and Whistler Blackcomb has not been left out of the party. With all the hype and such high prices ‘Is Skiing and Snowboarding At Whistler Actually Worth it?’ If you were asking me I would say YES absolutely. I’ve skied at loads of resorts and I […]
What Is The Best Month To Ski Whistler Blackcomb?
Which month is the best for skiing and snowboard at Whistler Blackcomb? I’ve heard this question too many times to count. Today I’m going to go Mythbusters on this thing and once and for all clear the air about the best time to ski at Whistler. Okay here’s your answer. I don’t feel like making […]
Whistler Snow Report and Weather Forecast Guide | Skiing & Riding in Whistler Blackcomb
Any obsessed skier will inevitably become a little weather obsessed. I am by no means a fair-weather skier and you’ll find me on the resort in a whole host of conditions. Changing conditions are one of the things that makes skiing so exciting and challenging. The snow beneath your feet may not feel the same […]