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Whistler Peak to Valley Hike
Whistler Peak in full glory (click on pics for full-size slideshow). The weather has been exceptional here in Whistler and this past Sunday afforded us the chance to hike from the summit of…
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DPS Dreamtime
Howdy folks. Yes, with 39 celsius on my porch thermometer — I have no idea if the thing is right, but as I’m sitting here it damn well feels like an oven —…
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Climbing Choss in China
Mike Libecki, Ethan Pringle & Liv Sanson dodge boulders, rip out choss & evade the military in Kyrgyzstan. And you thought the Rockies were bad…
sneak preview of the Spoon
It’s not everyday you catch the DPS Baron parked in Whistler’s Marketplace. A few lads from the DPS crew were in town to catch the early season and ski around with a few…
Flann’s Avi Blog
Just a head’s up for the Sea-to-Sky community: there’s a fantastic new avi blog by Wayne Flann. Given that the CAC email reports are mentioning it, I figure it’s some solid beta. He’s got…
The Callaghan Cuts Costs
Readers from last year will remember our coverage of The Costly Callaghan, in which we detailed the ridiculously-high rates charged by Whistler Sports Legacies (WSL) to backcountry skiers using their trails to access Callaghan…
Whistler Slackcountry Guide
Whistler & Area Ski Touring Guide Price: $16.95 | Available: Escape Route & other fine Village shops The fine efforts of photographer Vince Shuley, the Backcountry Skiing Canada team, and an editorial board…
A Pieps Into The Future: The New Globalfinder
Hang on to your wallets, kids. Pieps is hoping to make their mark (literally) with their new Globalfinder, a revolutionary three-in-one device that uses two satellite systems to allow users to navigate and…
Swap Skis & Devour Turkey Sales
There are few things that define the start of the when-will-it-be-the-ski season here in Whistler other than the annual Turkey Sale, in which locals, weekend warriors and zoners alike take to the shops,…
Dynafit Radical FT12
The Dynafit Radical FT 12 is a serious step forward in making a lightweight, 12 Release Value (RV), tech-styled backcountry binding that accommodates fat skis and features an easy-to-use heelpiece. While the volcano twisty…
Whistler’s Via Ferrata
When me mums told me she was hopping on Whistler’s Via Ferrata, I was impressed (even though I played it down later). The rock-hopping exercise in straight-up ascending, even if scaling some ironwrought…
Snow-Be, the searchless beacon
It is rare that the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) says “Yikes” over a new “avalanche beacon.” Lacking a Search mode, I think it’s safe to say that the “Snow Be” represents a major…
Marc Bourdon talks about his new Squamish climbing book
Marc Bourdon relaxes in a chair at the Squamish Adventure Centre and wraps his fingers around a cup of coffee. He is a tall, quiet man with the lean face all guides possess….
Scratch the Sun | Backcountry Snowcats
And here we have it — a delicious weekend of mellow lines in the sun up at Backcountry Snowcats. The operation is located up the Hurley, just past Pemberton, BC (which is just past…
Mountain Culture Variety Show stars at TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival
Ok, maybe the event isn’t starring, but it’s definitely full of mountain stars. The Mountain Culture Variety Show, hosted by Coast Mountain Culture Magazine and the Spearhead Huts Committee on Sunday, April 15th,…
July 20, 2014
Allard — Love the dark blue and clear skies! Being on top of the world must have been such a great feeling!...
July 18, 2014
Valerie — thanks, son. Great pics as always. I wore my Icebreaker ultralite minis (a gift from you) while hiking in Srathcona...
September 29, 2013
tobias c. van Veen — Everyone might need snowshoes ;p
September 29, 2013
pebbleshoo — Hopefully this can go ahead next weekend. Keeping the stoke high!
