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…
Out to the Last Frontier
If we haven’t been writing here lately, it’s because we’ve been tits deep in snow here in Whistler, buried in a massive mid-March storm cycle that has us nearly drowning. (And yes, we…
Ski In Peace, Sarah Burke, 1982–2012
Like everyone else, I am terribly saddened by the death of Sarah Burke. Though I had seen her over the years at various competitions, I had the chance to meet and ski with…
Purrr + Growl – Backcountry Snowcats
Rainy day editing continues. Here’s footage from last April with Backcountry Snowcats. Check out the accompanying article in Ski Canada entitled BEYOND WHISTLER. A few words on the rain as I upload this —…
shadows & sun
Whistler in the sun is a rare occurrence, all the moreso with fresh snow underfoot. Here’s an ode to the days when hiking up Harmony is more efficient and faster than waiting in…
Plum Guide Binding
So after a few more days on the Plum Guide I have some quick thoughts. Skiing. The binding feels totally solid underfoot and while I haven’t noticed a distinct improvement in edge control…
February 28, 2013
tobias c. van Veen — Yah, mine are beginning to pile. A quality merino liner would be appreciated, for warmth & faster drying. I find...
February 28, 2013
Dave LeBlanc — the fleece liners in the SV's suck, they get wet and stay wet. Replaced mine with wool and all is...
December 9, 2012
karl — Even tho well written i will STRONGLY disagree with ya on the case of racers being the best on the...
November 12, 2012
Vince — Thanks for your review Tobias.
Wanted to respond to a few key points:
1. Cakehole and Khybers (while outside boundary) were not...
