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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn To Ski “Cheap”
Time to get started! Maybe you recently watched “All.I.Can” or you’ve been watching ski clips on YouTube for years. You can just imagine yourself tossing cork 1080’s to the tune of Sail. Let’s face it…. It’s time for you to get out there. Although you won’t be riding like the pro’s yet, there is […]
