Beginner’s Guide to Rock Climbing
Of all the mountain pursuits, rock climbing can be one of the most intimidating. Watching videos of professional athletes ascend impossible-looking vertical walls with nothing but tiny ledges for grip,…
Backcountry Group Dynamics: Making it Work
An often overlooked, but extremely important factor in any ski trip, is backcountry group dynamics. Last week the Whistler Museum hosted a talk as part of its Speaker Series titled…
Crevasse Rescue Training for Skiers
Ski touring takes us to some amazing places in the mountains. But those mountains can be fraught with dangers such as avalanches. But lurking ounder the snow surface is another another hidden hazard…
Skiing the Duffey – Mt. Melvin in a day
Scratching the exploratory itch is what drives a lot of backcountry travelers. Some of the most memorable adventures begin by pouring over topographical maps and Google Earth imagery on the…
4 Reasons for Ski Touring Rogers Pass
Anyone who has spent time in British Columbia's winter backcountry has no doubt heard of the ski touring in Rogers Pass. The infamous mountain road that links the Trans Canada…
Spearhead Traverse – Whistler’s backcountry rite of passage
In the world's most popular ski destinations there's a classic, multi-day backcountry trip considered a rite of passage by the local ski touring community. In the Alps it's the Haute…
Ski Mountaineering at Jim Haberl Hut, Tantalus Range
Once every season or two, backcountry skiers and snowboarders develop an appetite for a special kind of trip. It may involve travelling half way across the world or simply finding…
AST 2 Avalanche Course – Higher Learning
Why take the AST 2? One of the most common misconceptions with avalanche education is that a course (such as the AST 1) leads to the candidate becoming "certified" for…
Share Shed: Creating easier access to adventure
Have you ever wanted to try an outdoor activity but couldn't because you weren't equipped? Purchasing and renting outdoor gear isn't cheap and remains one of the tallest barriers to…
Avalanche Awareness Days 2016
This weekend (January 16-17) marks Avalanche Canada's annual Avalanche Awareness Days, a series of events at ski resorts across Canada to promote safety in the backcountry. As guides and avalanche…