Archive for 2017

  • How to… uphill kick-turn!

    Here are a couple videos to inspire us back-country skiers to practice the perfect uphill kick-turns!  You might laugh because…

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  • Let the Body climb

    Hazel Findlay’s mental training series: “Breathe’ slow and deep, ‘stare’ intently, ‘sense’ your fingers and toes, ‘smell’ and ‘listen’.. all…

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  • Ice Climbing Anchor Strength

    In this article, Glenmore Lodge Senior Instructor George McEwan takes a look at a study of ice anchors and explores…

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  • Batteries for Pulse and Element Barryvox

    Great article from Mammut on a very important part of avalanche safety: your transceiver batteries! http://www.mammutavalanchesafety.com/2016/12/batteries-for-pulse-barrvyox-element.html  

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  • Chasing Chargers – Skiing at Tunnel Creek

    Sometimes you just want to charge. Sometimes you want to bring together a super strong party of skiers so that…

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  • “Don’t Fall”

    Here’s a link to a good article by Will Gadd on how not to fall off your next ice climb.…

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  • Kananaskis Country Avalanche Awareness Day – Jan 22nd!

    Fun events for all ages! The event runs from 11:00 to 2:30. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate by the fire…

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  • Winter tires – yes for you who commute.. to work and/or to the mountains!

    “He’s frank about what a challenge it is to convince people they need to invest in winter tires.  You can…

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  • A Benefit Concert for the Great Divide Trail

    Please join us for an evening of songs and stories with Canmore singer songwriter Julia Lynx.  After hiking the Great…

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  • Evan Thomas Creek – a long walk for a bit of ice

    A two misguided souls  – Paul and Jessica – joined me, with my misanthropic tendencies, for a long walk to…

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