Mount Arras
Trevor Sexsmith is a Golden-based shredder who has a real knack for getting after big lines. We just came across this vid of him missioning his way via snowmobile to the bottom of Mount Arras, a beastly peak ab...
Special Public Avalanche Warning for Backcountry Recreationists in Sea-to-Sky and Northern Interior of BC
Recreational users urged to exercise caution and restraint.
Avalanche Canada is issuing a special public avalanche warning for the Sea to Sky region including areas adjacent to but outside the ski area boundar...
Turning Back from the Edge – Caldron Peak
My original intention was to leave my companions unnamed, so as to take any damnation for our choices on my own head. They however pointed out that background, experience, and knowledge influence decisions, an...
Delirium Dive Check – March 11th: Sunshine VIllage
The situation looked grim as I drove west towards Sunshine Village. The forecasted broken skies were turning into a solid greybird. And with warm temps having taken hold of The Bow Valley the day before, my exp...
Conditions update… The year of the Rockies?
The Rockies continue to offer opportunities for big lines.
I’m certainly not going to make any predictions on the weather this season! But if we’ve had this much good stability and “spring-like” conditions, ...
Spots still Available at Lake Louise Senior Big Mountain Challenge
One of the best grassroots big mountain events (for both skiers and snowboarders!) is going down at Lake Louise this weekend. You don't need to be part of any governing body to sign up, you don't have to qualif...
Accommodation Choices for Your Spring Break Getaway
If you haven’t already booked your Spring Break getaway it should be top of mind. With one of the longest ski seasons in North America, skiing the Canadian Rockies becomes more and more tempting as our base g...
Mt.Columbia – Highest Peak in Alberta, Canada
Great Day bagging the summit, then skiing Mt. Columbia at 12,293 feet with Tim Grey, Travis Johnson and Ryan Johannesen.
Feb.23rd, 2015.
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Where To Eat On-mountain at Lake Louise, Norquay, and Sunshine
Something about crisp winter air, rosy cheeks and snow matted hair inevitably results in a belly-rumbling hunger and a thirst of the après variety. These are best satiated while still in ski boots and bibbed s...
The Big One – Mt.Temple SE Face First Descent
Ed's Note: This is a repost from Ruari Macfarlane's Blog...
June 1st, 2014: Unfortunately, I’d been awake for 24hrs at this point due to long day the day before. Coincidentally 1 year to the day after my fi...