Preventing Avalanche Transceiver Interference
The amount of consumer electronics carried by skiers and snowboarders on a daily basis has increased significantly in recent years. Smartphones, GoPros, cameras and GPS tracking devices all have their…
MSAA and Escape Route Demo the Alpine
What’s the biggest barrier to backcountry skiing and snowboarding? Gear. Skis need specific touring bindings. Snowboards need to be able to split in half to allow ascent. Then there’s the…
My First Day on Skins: Beginner Ski Touring Experience
No one forgets their first ski touring experience. There's a realization that no, you don't actually need a chair lift to ski powder. There are some things to learn, however.…
MSAA Gear Guide: Ski Touring Boots
Just like with alpine (downhill) skiing, one of the most important parts of your backcountry setup are your ski touring boots. Given the amount of walking one does while ski…
4 Benefits of Boosting Your Mountain Navigation Skills
Being guided around the winter backcountry for the first time can be an awe-inspiring experience, whether by an experienced friend, a friend of a friend or a qualified ski guide.…
Guide to Camping in the Mountains: Tents
Shelter can save your life in the mountains. By keeping the elements out and warmth in, spending the night in a tent is the best way to get the most…
5 Ways to Make the Most of Fall
Ahhh, fall... There's nothing like a cold season change to renew winter anticipation. The cooler weather has returned with some rain, which has fallen as snow at the alpine elevations.…
Guide to Camping in the Mountains: Sleeping Pad
When camping in the mountains, your greatest enemy is the cold. Ambient air temperature affects your comfort during the day, but when sleeping at night it's the ground that will…
Sky Pilot: A Hiker’s Mountaineering Trip
There comes a time when an experienced hiker will look for the next challenge. That may entail hiking further from civilization, gaining higher summits or tackling more technical routes. But…
Guide to Camping in the Mountains: Sleeping Bags
Every weekend of the summer tens of thousands of Canadians load up their vehicles and bed down in campsites across the country. While car camping has its conveniences and comforts,…