Sir Richard top the Mcbride Glacier like a cherry sitting on top of a sundae. Then its all steep exposed glaciers and traversing till you reach the coveted camp spots, Drop Pass and Grey Pass. Honestly it was cruxy but navigable and really highlighted my spring.
Check out the pics below;
To start the competition season off myself and Amanda Romanchuk headed towards the interior to check out the first Canadian FWQ qualifier event of the season.
On our way there we had a bit of bad luck come our way and ended up showing up at the event with no skis to ride. Lucky for me an old friend of mine run Skookum Ski and Cycle Revelstoke and he hooked me up with a brand new pair of Savory 7’s to get me back in the game. Thanks Mike!
We shredded when Day 2 of the event got cancelled;
Wrangle the Chute FWQ 4 *
Next up on the Canadian Event roster was the inarguable Wrangle the Chute Event at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Wrangle has quickly becomes my favorite event of the season every year.
Here’s some photos from this year;
Camilla Laughlin get a hometown high five from team mate Jacob Boyd
An injured Dylan Siggers and Forecast Ski’s Travis Persaud getting the shot
Rad run Connor MacDonald!
Our trip was completed in 3 days based our keen interest in whiteout navigation on day 1 and the importance of scoping new lines for a return trip.
For more information on the route check out the “Exploring the Coast Mountain on Skis” book.
Here is some photos for you to drool over;
Christine, Conor, and Skylar making peace with the Weart Glacier on a cool afternoon
Mt Moe at sunset
Approaching the Weart Glacier form the East side of Mt Moe
Afternoon Line choice on Wedge
Walking out the last couple Km’s on the summer trail back to the cars
Check out the first webisode of my new project “The Mountain Guides Apprentice”. Its a series of webisodes on what its like to move through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides Program.
Thank you Christine Feleki, Jameson Florence and Shawn Campbell for all your help.
Stay tuned for the next webisode coming soon…
Stay tuned for more classic descents this spring, but for now “The mountains are calling and I must go” – John Muir
2016/17
Powder Turn Rocker and Air Tip technology combine to reduce tip flap, weight and increase flotation and control. When your only 5’6 and riding a 188 you need all the power you can get wrapped in a light weight versatile ski. The S Series has me slaying backcountry lines and aggressively shredding freeride competitions all in one package.
On top of all the wonders of the original 7 Series they have added a Carbon Alloy matrix this season, new lengths, new names, and a new graphic. They are a bit lighter and a bit stiffer, exactly what you need! Trust me.
The future of freeride is here.
Dynafit Partners with Look and creates the HM12
A high performance Freeride binding designed to help you perform off piste. This binding gives me the kind of confidence I have on alpine bindings in a lightweight tech set up.
I’ve also trusted the Experience 130 SI boots and the FKS binding to keep me charging hard in freeride competitions for over 5 years. For more information on these and other Rossignol products see www.rossignol.coml
This year I chose two pieces new to the Flylow family. The Higgins coat and the Donna pant. A 3-layer hard shell design marks the performance of a line up with a stylish freeride fit. These pants are amazing for touring, the ventilation on the inside and outside of the leg makes it so I never get too hot.
To see more from the Flylow family check them out here:
Swany Gloves has got this all in one mitten I am in love with!
It’s called the Legend II Touch Screen
I can use my phone on the chairlift in the worst storm conditions and I don’t even have to take off my mittens, I just unzip and voila; touch screen compatible glove liners.
I’m also wearing:
The Hudsen Collective
Check out the entire collection at www.hudsencollective.com
Power Wrap is the stiffest liner in the Intuition collection. High-density foam construction and additional reinforcement around the cuff and ankles providing maximum stiffness and heel hold.
These liners make all difference, they stiffen my boots increasing performance and they keep me warm on the coldest of days.
For more info on Intuition liners check them out at