How do you approach backcountry ski lines? Top down or bottom up? In this episode of G3U, ski mountaineer Tanner Flanagan shares the pros and cons on different approach techniques and how to choose the right approach for the...
How long would it take you to climb an 8000 meter peak? Could you do it in under two weeks? Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg think they can climb Cho Oyo in the Himalaya in just 10 days to...
Do you know what happened in the mountains this week? Here’s a selection of backcountry news, articles, posts, videos, photos, and other cool things that we think you’d like to know about. Enjoy!
Avalanche Kills Skier On Marmot Mountain...
Do you know any interesting facts about Mount Elbrus? Elbrus is one of the Seven Summits, one of the Volcanic Seven Summits, the highest mountain in Europe, the highest mountain in Russia, and the highest mountain in the Caucasus Mountains. As you...
In this episode of G3U, Melanie Bernier shows you how to improve your backcountry skiing transitions by teaching you how to remove climbing skins while keeping your skis on. Master this skill and you will become more efficient and...
In Salomon TV's Bearings: West, this crew of powder hands head to western British Columbia to explore the vast mountains of the Wild West. From banked slalom races to surfing to big mountain lines, BC is the. best.
Watch Bearings...
Have you ever ridden the Peak Express at Whistler? This wild and iconic lift pushes it all the way to the top and provides skiers and snowboarders access to some rowdy, gnarly terrain. Go ride this chair!
Learn About The...
When venturing into the backcountry, it's essential to assess conditions as you go. In the 3rd of 4 videos from the GNFAC Friends Of The Avalanche Center promoting avalanche education, a crew assesses the snow while heading toward The...
Hatcher Pass, Alaska - On Wednesday, November 22, 2017 a skier was killed in an avalanche on a southerly aspect at 3700' in the President's Ridge Area on Marmot Mountain in the Hatcher Pass backcountry in Alaska.
The skier was...
The latest episode of The Shadow Campaign from DPS Skis is pretty awesome. When a day of ice fishing goes poorly, the result is an epic ski adventure in big mountains. Sweet!
Watch The Shadow Campaign IV - Apex Predators...
