How to Plan the Perfect Ski Day at Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler is not a cheap place to ski, in fact, it’s probably the most expensive resort in Canada. However, if you do it right, you can make your money back tenfold with a killer day on the hill. A great day at Whistler is all about knowing where and when to go and how to […]
Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day | Tips & Tricks
There is a day in the Sea to Sky Corridor that is more important than Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving combined, Yes, it’s more important than your birthday. One single day, specially placed in the third week in November, so holy and anticipated that people can’t stop talking about it for months. OPENING DAY in Whistler […]
Cypress Mountains Dirty Little Secret – Spring Ski Touring on The Resort
I absolutely hate packing my boots in for the season. When conditions get cruddy in the springtime and the avalanche forecast becomes haywire, longer backcountry adventures are much less safe and desirable. Fortunately, there is a great way to keep your ski legs going just a little longer. When Cypress mountain closes for the season, […]
Mt Pattison – Northwest Face, Whistler/Blackcomb Backcountry Skiing
The journey to and from Mt Pattison’s Northwest face is the perfect mixing bowl of legendary high alpine terrain, steep couloir skiing, alpine lakes, jagged peaks, and nut fluff as far as the eyes can see. The Blackcomb backcountry is jaw droppingly beautiful and I’m always sporting a cheek-to-cheek smile every time I’m blessed with […]
Pow-Science: What Makes the “Perfect Powder” for Skiers and How you Can Predict it
What makes Powder Perfect Champagne, freshies, shred sugar, nutfluff, kool aid. Powder has been coined with thousands of names over the past century. Whatever you call it, wherever you ski it, there’s one important thing to remember. Not all fresh snow is considered equal. Dry, light, and fluffy snow is what fills the dreams of […]
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 […]