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…
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…
The Costly Callaghan
Legacy in Limbo Looking forward, the future of backcountry skiing in the Callaghan Valley is still uncertain. It’s easy to call our investment in the Hanging Lake and Beverley Creek access trails a…
Crevasse rescue for wimps
I’ll be the first to admit I’m a wimp. I’ve never been one to win an arm wrestling match, and I’m pretty sure I coined the phrase “spaghetti arms” about fifteen years ago….
To practice, or not to practice; is it really a question?
Last night, surrounded by twinkling stars and some frosty air, I attended the second of Whistler ACC’s transceiver practice, which was hosted by the esteemed Mitch Sulkers. What surprised me, though, was that…
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...
