Fastest Known Time Set for Classic 84-Mile Bugs to Rogers Ski Traverse in British Columbia Throughout the world, there are many famous ski traverses, and one of the classics is the Bugs to Rogers Traverse in Eastern British Columbia. Considered one of the grandest traverses in Canada, it crosses the Purcell and Selkirk Mountains and is full of jagged spires, glaciers, summits, and avalanche-prone slopes. It covers an impressive 135 kilometers or approximately 84 miles. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 9, 2022 1 Comment
You Have A Ski Quiver, Should You Have A Boot Quiver Too? Your boots are the most important piece of ski equipment you own. Besides keeping your feet warm, they’re the only connection you have between you and your skis. Go ahead – buy the best skis and bindings, and hire Bode Miller as your personal coach, but if your boot fit sucks, so will you. You’ve got skis for every pursuit and […] Backcountry Mike Lavery | May 2, 2022 6 Comments
VIDEO: Lake Tahoe Pro Skier Josh Daiek Gets Technical in the Backcountry with This Spicy Drop In View this post on Instagram A post shared by Josh Daiek (@joshdaiek) Extra spicy sauce with this line, please! Pro skier and Lake Tahoe local Josh Daiek just shared another video that makes our hands sweaty. He wrote in the video’s caption: The entrance on this one is a real doozy. Talk about a “make or break” move. […] Backcountry SnowBrains | December 11, 2020 0 Comments
The Ever Growing Popularity of Resort Skinning The backcountry segment of the ski gear industry continues to explode as more people are choosing to skip the lift lines and expensive pass to earn their turns. Not everyone is headed deep into the wilderness though. As resort skinning is ever growing in popularity it’s creating new safety challenges and debates over access. At first thought it seems kind of stupid […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | July 26, 2018 0 Comments
Monster Race to Mt Elbrus Summit – The Highest Peak in Europe Ski mountaineer rejoices in reaching the summit. Image: Red Fox The Red Fox Elbrus Race Festival is an international event of extreme sports, including skyrunning, climbing, ski mountaineering, and snowshoeing. The festival is held annually on Mt. Elbrus in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, Europe’s highest peak, and is a true test of athletic ability. Ski mountaineers have been participating in […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | June 23, 2018 0 Comments
Mike Foote Skis 61,000 Human Powered Vertical Feet in 24 Hours Mike Lavery | May 7, 2018 39 Likes 0 Tweets 0 Comments
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