So.. Currently debating on with set of AT capable skis I’d like to get this year. I’m going for something relatively lightweight, but also a bit freestyle. I’ve looked at a bunch of stuff ranging from the Salomon Gun 1080s, Rossignol Scratch BC something or other, Dynastar Big Trouble (as I currently ride the regular [...]
As with previous years when summer starts so does the hiking! This year was no different, and we managed to escape the clutches of the city and head out to nearby K country to hike up Nihahi Ridge. Pretty phenomenal hike considering it’s less than 2 hours from Calgary (Forgetmenot campground in the Elbow valley [...]
For years, the two mountains (Whistler and Blackcomb) have glared at each other from a distance, separate by a single valley. Over the next two years, that will slowly change as resort owner Intrawest Destination Resorts will construct a gondola that will forever connect the peak of Whistler Mountain to the peak of Blackcomb. Peak [...]
This has been bugging me. The latest and greatest issue I have noticed is people fretting about the weather. Not severe weather per se (as in a big storm to come, so I am stocking up on rations), but fretting about pretty normal weather. Take for instance this anecdote: I’m riding home on the subway [...]
Last weekend was my first time at Kicking Horse (just outside Golden, BC). Had an awesome time, and took the advice of a friend to explore the “Fuzebowl”. Here we are at the top, and we’re about to drop in where those people are hanging off the edge: I’ve posted some more pictures on flickr. [...]
