“Skier of the Impossible” Sylvain Saudan Dies at Age 87 Legendary Swiss skier Sylvain Saudan. | Photo Credit: Red Bull Sylvain Saudan, a legend in backcountry skiing, passed away Sunday, July 14, of a heart attack according to his wife… Industry News Dylan Bradley | July 18, 2024 1 Comment
Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Introduces 7 Wonder Routes for the 2025-26 Season …EXTREME Start at the top of 7th Heaven Express and head left to the top of Saudan Couloir, follow the ridge on Glacier Drive, and drop into Saudan Couloir. Once… Industry News Gregg Frantz | October 31, 2025 0 Comments
The Top 10 Male Freeskiers of All-Time: …was gifted in that arena as well. Sylvain Saudan Sylvain Saudan Sylvain Saudan skied the world’s steepest terrain on 210cm skis, and Salomon bindings with the DINs maxed out. He… SnowBrains | July 18, 2022 71 Comments
The 100-Day Countdown to the 2026-27 Season is on at Mont Sutton, QC …future and open it up as a four-season tourist destination in the Townships. In 2016, local investors Jean-Michel Ryan, Pierre Chesnay, and Sylvain Gervais purchased Ski Sutton Inc. from its… Industry News Jacqui Davis | August 25, 2026 0 Comments
2 Guests Involved in Inbounds Avalanche at Whistler Blackcomb, BC Whistler Blackcomb, BC. Photo: Resort Two guests at Whistler Blackcomb narrowly avoided injury in an inbounds avalanche on February 2. The incident took place in the Saudan Couloir, an ‘experts-only’… Avalanche Greg Wedow | February 5, 2026 0 Comments
VIDEO: Jérémie Heitz skis vertically in “Le Liste” …will see it on slopes over 50 degrees where falling is not an option. I have never seen it until now, maybe I’m badly informed”. Sylvain Saudan, legendary extreme skier…. Featured Video Matias Ricci | December 21, 2015 0 Comments
VIDEO: Red Bull Drops Official Epic Trailer to ‘La Liste: Everything or Nothing’ …ranges, LA LISTE: EVERYTHING OR NOTHING is coming soon. Made in partnership with award-winning filmmakers Sherpas Cinema and also features interviews with Jimmy Chin, Jeremy Jones, and Sylvain Saudan. The… Featured Video SnowBrains | September 25, 2020 0 Comments
World Ski & Snowboard Tours, Explained: Freeride World Tour …‘L’impossible’ now possible. Iconic figures like Sylvain Saudan, Bruno Gouvy, and Jean-Marc Boivin now skied first tracks on these extreme faces. Emille Allais, French extreme skier. pc lepoint An American… Industry News Ryan Kime | September 16, 2022 3 Comments
Origins: The Freeride World Tour …see a global following. The hard-charging style was lead by the likes of Sylvian Saudan, Patrick Vallencant, Bruno Gouvy, and Jean Marc Boivin. Big mountain skiing back then meant if… Ryan Flynn | October 2, 2020 1 Comment
Canadian Ski Coach Found Guilty of 37 Counts of Sexual Assault of Underage Ski Racers …no limits while he was in a position of authority over these young Canadian competitive skiers.” – Quebec court Judge Sylvain Lepine said in his ruling A former high-performance Canadian… Industry News SnowBrains | June 23, 2017 1 Comment
Tragic Weekend in Europe as Multiple Avalanches Kill Five People …Credit: Sylvain Muscio/Photopqr/Le Dauphine The terrible news from Europe continues, following a tragic weekend in the Alps. There were many reports of injuries caused by avalanches right across Europe, with… Avalanche AvyBrains | February 20, 2018 0 Comments
Canadian Woman Survives Avalanche in French Alps in which a German Skier was Killed …rescue efforts of Sophie, Sylvain and the entire mountain rescue team, I made it out alive. A successful surgery repaired the traumatic break in my spine and I am hopeful… Avalanche AvyBrains | March 23, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Skiers Trigger Large Inbounds Avalanche in Europe View this post on Instagram Avalanche #pisteursecouriste #avalanche A post shared by Sylvain pourtet (@tylow_csgo) on Feb 11, 2019 at 2:57am PST Check out this gnarly video of… Avalanche AvyBrains | February 14, 2019 0 Comments
Trip Report: North Peak, CA – 50º+ North Couloir | “I’m Never Doing That Again…” …image: snowbrains Sylvain Sudan-style pedal hops worked best. I even did double pole plants on a few turns to make sure I got my tails up and clear of the… Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 25, 2022 4 Comments
NASA: Wintry Dunes on Earth and Mars …snowfall does occur, mostly over flat areas and typically with only minimal accumulation. “Enough falls that you could snowshoe across it,” said Sylvain Piqueux, a planetary scientist at NASA’s Jet… SnowBrains | February 2, 2023 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb BC, Report: Bluebird Skies & Snow in the Forecast …mountain. Photo: Peter Craigen Saudan Couloir and Chainsaw Ridge are patiently waiting for the next big storm. Photo: Peter Craigen Looking down into 7th Heaven. Photo: Peter Craigen Looking back… Conditions Report Peter Craigen | December 16, 2019 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb, B.C. Report: EPIC January + A Rainy Feb. …we could find up high. Rumors of massive avalanche debris in Saudan Couloir and a horde of skiers at the drop-in made us re-evaluate to a chute near secret bowl…. Conditions Report Peter Craigen | February 4, 2020 8 Comments
9 Runs to Ski or Board Before You Die, According to SnowBrains Readers …Destinations Around the World Here are the top 9 runs to ski or board before you die according to SnowBrain readers: #9 Saudan’s Couloir: Whistler-Blackcomb, BC This run is host… Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 22, 2025 0 Comments
More Than 20 Epic Pass Resorts Open for Spring Skiing & Snowboarding …Snowboard Festival: April 7-13 Saudan Couloir – Ski Race Extreme: April 11 Slush Cup Presented by Corona: April 13 Mum’s & Friend’s Mountain Classic: April 16 On April 22, Whistler… Industry News Press Release | April 1, 2025 0 Comments
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