A Day in the Life of a Backcountry Ski Guide
The day in the life of a backcountry ski guide might seem like it’s all sunshine and powder turns, but the truth is that it’s a lot more work than…
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…
Getting the Most Out of Spring Mountain Multi-sport
The rapid approach of spring in a mountain town is a strange dichotomy. On one hand, people are ready for warmth and a return to their favourite lakes and trails…
Introduction to Crevasse Rescue Part 1 – The Gear
Ski mountaineering season will soon be upon us and that means going after bigger objectives in more technical terrain. One of the gateways to standing on summits and skiing couloirs in…
8 Benefits of Hiring a Backcountry Ski Guide
Skiing in the backcountry is awesome. There's way less tracks, it's a great workout and there's no real noise except your own. But the best thing? It's free. Even though…
VIDEO: Tuning for backcountry skiing and riding
An essential part of the backcountry skiing and riding routine - one that people often neglect - is tuning. Backcountry skis and splitboards spend a lot of their time skiing the…
The Weekender’s Guide to the Whistler Backcountry
When the weekend comes around and the weather looks good, there's no better place to spend your time than in the Whistler backcountry. Escaping the crowds and noise of the…
Spearhead Huts: 5 Reasons We Love the Project
If you're a frequent visitor to the Whistler backcountry, or any backcountry skiing area in British Columbia for that matter, you've probably heard about the Spearhead Huts Project. For those…