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Givego: Coaching Made Easy—By Athletes, for Athletes

https://youtu.be/uifAHJt8mw4 Willie Ford’s sister Julia is a ski racer who competed in the 2014 winter Olympic Games. Prior to the games, she got a double-edged offer to join the U.S. Ski Team. It would allow her to work, train, and compete with some of the best ski racers in the world. But it cost $18,000—money she did not have at […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | June 2, 2021
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The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing & Ski Mountaineering

New mountaineering guide

Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing & Ski Mountaineering is a deep dive into all aspects of the sport. Countless hours have been invested by photographer, filmmaker, and IFMGA guide Mark Smiley making this a one-stop resource for beginners just starting, intermediate users who want to up their game, and even pros wanting […]

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Understanding and Managing HAPE

Upper alpine

  For the avid mountain enthusiast, honing the management of risk and wellbeing while being exposed to the extremities of upper alpine environments is for some, what draws us to the challenge of such adventures. At higher altitudes, that starting from 1500metres (4900ft) our bodies and more so our lungs begin to operate at a lower oxygen dense environment and the […]

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Martin Elliott | February 1, 2021
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Kick Your Skills Into Gear With Unmatched Terrain at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

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Known as the ‘Champagne Powder Capital of Canada’ most mountain fanatics don’t need to think twice about taking a visit to the legendary Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Mention the 3,400 acres of skiable terrain over the Dogtooth Range accompanied by the most chute skiing available in North America and a vertical drop of 4,300 feet, planning a trip to KHMR […]

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Alex K | February 19, 2020
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