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…
Skiing the east face of Vantage Peak, Duffey Lake Road
In case you hadn't heard, December of 2015 was a an all-time month for snow. The Pig Alley Weather Station on Whistler Mountain measured 338cm for the month, making it…
4 Reasons to Ski on Christmas Day
The holidays can be a crazy time of year, so why not ski on Christmas? Whistler Village is flooded with last-minute gift shoppers and holiday-makers frantically working through their family…
The new face of Whistler Alpine Guides – MSAA
Locals to Whistler and the Sea to Sky Corridor may have noticed that the Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau – a staple of the Whistler guiding community for many years –…
Backcountry Skiing Freeride Tours on Decker Mountain
Photos by Vince Shuley It's been snowing hard all week here in Whistler with 150cm falling in the last seven days. Freezing levels are settling down with more of the…
UPDATED: Getting the Goods on Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day
There's nothing that quite gets the locals talking like Whistler Blackcomb Opening Day. After a turbulent early winter snowfall, the weather this week looks be building a decent base for the season's…