
Most of the time, I let conditions dictate the lines I ski. Well, all the time if I’m being honest. There’s no way around the fact that the mountains are in charge. What I mean is that I usually take stock of conditions, then go through my catalogue of ideas to find the ones that fit. It’s easier to enjoy the mountains that way. I find I spend a lot less time… Read More
There’s nothing quite like a backyard mission, is there? After a big linkup attempt in the pass was thwarted by surprise permit area closures, Mikey and I were itching to ski something with… fewer external dependencies. The Dogtooth range fit the bill nicely, and came with the added benefit of a short commute and more sleep. Win win. Skiing from the highest point of perhaps the most visually arresting peak around town… Read More
I could not have timed leaving BC better this winter. I spent a good chunk of time in Europe racing skimo world cups and during that period I’m pretty sure it snowed once at home. Folks did not seem impressed. Fortunately, that one snowfall accounted for about a meter, just before I got home – which really spruced things up. After the inevitable massive avalanche cycle ensued, we got a really nice… Read More