NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
Here’s your chance to tell everyone about everything and anything to do with backcountry skiing. Follow the simple steps to register and WHAMMY, you’re in. If you are pulling your hair out with frustration, have a look at the help forums for answers or take a pause and drop us an email at: info (at) backcountryskiingcanada.com. We’ll do our best to help out as soon as we can (but all bets are off on a powder day, obviously).
|
2023-10-18
By
Jerry Isaak
Every two years the world’s top snow and avalanche researchers and practitioners gather to exchange ideas and experiences at the...
|
replies
0
views
656
|
By
Jerry Isaak
2023-10-18
|
|
2023-10-16
By
Jerry Isaak
Uphill Athlete and Atomic have partnered together to offer a free pre-season ski training video (embedded below), delivered by Neil...
|
replies
0
views
435
|
By
Jerry Isaak
2023-10-16
|
|
2023-10-14
By
Ben.Davies
Having been an avid follower of “The Fifty '' since the beginning, Polar Star was always one of the episodes that defined the...
|
replies
0
views
934
|
By
Ben.Davies
2023-10-14
|
|
2023-10-12
By
bootroom
I just read some news that made me pause. MWHS has just been sold. An iconic ski company that has been on the Canadian...
|
replies
0
views
499
|
By
bootroom
2023-10-12
|
|
2023-10-11
By
Jerry Isaak
Every two years around 1,000 of the world’s top snow and avalanche researchers and practitioners gather together to exchange ideas and...
|
replies
0
views
469
|
By
Jerry Isaak
2023-10-11
|
|
2023-10-07
By
Ben.Davies
“People like us” is a short ski culture movie, by Ryan Collins and Nat Segal. The movie is set in Revelstoke and highlights the...
|
replies
0
views
637
|
By
Ben.Davies
2023-10-07
|
|
2023-10-05
By
bootroom
As Fall rolls into full swing here in the Kootenays, one's mind drifts to thoughts of skiing. With this one thinks of what the winter...
|
replies
0
views
387
|
By
bootroom
2023-10-05
|
|
2023-10-04
By
Jerry Isaak
The best guidebooks are like really good party invitations – they offer just enough detail to entice you to show up at the right time and...
|
replies
0
views
570
|
By
Jerry Isaak
2023-10-04
|
|
2023-09-28
By
bootroom
Wanting to get excited for the upcoming winter. Then what better way than a new ski movie. And Faction has not disappointed with their...
|
replies
0
views
428
|
By
bootroom
2023-09-28
|
|
2023-09-27
By
Jerry Isaak
The secret has been out for a long time. The island of Hokkaido, Japan is a world-class destination for backcountry skiing. Known for DEEP powder...
|
replies
0
views
709
|
By
Jerry Isaak
2023-09-27
|
|
2023-09-25
By
admin
There is a lot of confusion surrounding El Niño and how it affects snowfall patterns but during El Niño, trade winds weaken and warm...
|
replies
0
views
852
|
By
admin
2023-09-25
|
|
2023-09-21
By
bootroom
Squamish Ground Search and Rescue is a top 5 FINALIST (and the only Canadian team!) in the search and rescue category of the Land Rover Defender...
|
replies
0
views
401
|
By
bootroom
2023-09-21
|
|
2023-09-20
By
Jerry Isaak
Most backcountry skiing “locals” don’t want their favourite mountains shared with the world in magazines like Rolling Stone and...
|
replies
0
views
486
|
By
Jerry Isaak
2023-09-20
|
|
2023-09-16
By
Ben.Davies
Mt Loki soars to 2779m above the northern half of Kootenay Lake, visible from the western shore, a pyramidal summit rising above the forested...
|
replies
0
views
500
|
By
Ben.Davies
2023-09-16
|
|
2023-09-14
By
bootroom
In the outdoor industry they are always looking for something new to get you to buy.
I just stumbled across the latest from Polartec. ...
|
replies
0
views
382
|
By
bootroom
2023-09-14
|
|
2023-09-13
By
Jerry Isaak
“The best [backcountry] skier on the mountain is the one having the most fun.” Doug Coombs.
If the above quote holds true, I might be...
|
replies
0
views
755
|
By
Jerry Isaak
2023-09-13
|
|
2023-09-08
By
admin
Just outside Powell River on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia is the Powell Forest Canoe Route. The route is 57km long and includes eight...
|
replies
0
views
680
|
By
admin
2023-09-08
|
|
2023-09-05
By
admin
Powdered greens are a popular way to supplement your diet by boosting your nutrient intake with a spectrum of whole-food ingredients and vitamins...
|
replies
0
views
488
|
By
admin
2023-09-05
|
|
2023-09-03
By
admin
The Sunshine Coast Trail (SCT) is Canada’s longest hut-to-hut hiking trail at 180km and is located around Powell River on British...
|
replies
0
views
1144
|
By
admin
2023-09-03
|
|
2023-09-01
The Resource Road network between Slocan and the Columbia River provides many tempting possibilities for the gravel enthusiast. I’ve...
|
replies
0
views
385
|
2023-09-01
|
|
2023-08-30
By
admin
We can't ski all year round so that's when you need some other activities to stay connected with friends and family and biking is a great...
|
replies
0
views
420
|
By
admin
2023-08-30
|
|
2023-08-28
By
Jerry Isaak
It’s never too early to start thinking about backcountry skiing.
If you’re like me, there is a very brief gap between my last...
|
replies
0
views
1286
|
By
Jerry Isaak
2023-08-28
|
|
2023-08-26
By
Ben.Davies
We decided to hike the Juan de Fuca Trail in April to avoid the heat and the crowds. Having dropped a car at a friend’s parents place...
|
replies
0
views
561
|
By
Ben.Davies
2023-08-26
|
|
2023-08-23
By
admin
The Sourdough Traverse is a 4-night, 5-day glamping style hiking adventure in the Kokanee Range in the West Kootenay’s of British Columbia....
|
replies
0
views
584
|
By
admin
2023-08-23
|
|
2023-08-21
By
admin
Passionate about Backcountry skiing?
Critical of the gear you use from a quality, cost and design perspective?
Is Elephant Snot your favourite...
|
replies
0
views
755
|
By
admin
2023-08-21
|
We built this backcountry skiing community for you, the passionate skier, and hope you enjoy the hard work we put into all the reviews, routes, videos, and posts we create. It’s been free from day one but that doesn’t mean it’s not a valuable resource. If you enjoy this website and value the content we create for you, then please support Backcountry Skiing Canada by donating today or by clicking on those sponsor ads and 'Buy Now' links at the bottom of the reviews. Thank you!
Copyright © 2023-24 Backcountry Skiing Canada. All Rights Reserved.