Gear Shed: Columbia’s New Omni-Heat Helix
The latest evolution of its Omni-Heat technology, Columbia's Omni-Heat Helix consists of small closed-cell foam pods on the interior of baselayers and fleeces.
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Gear Shed: New Season Pass Skis + Splitboard Exclusive to evo
Check out the new Season Pass Backcountry Skis and Splitboard, exclusive to evo.
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Freeride Ace: Arc’teryx Sabre Anorak
Why anorak?, I asked myself when I first looked at the new Sabre from Arc'teryx. A minute or two of research revealed a host of backcountry riders who favour the anorak, which is a hooded jacket without a full front zipper.
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Caroline Côté en mission solo jusqu’au pôle Sud pour sensibiliser à la fragilité de nos hivers
En novembre prochain, Caroline Côté tentera de devenir la femme la plus rapide à atteindre le pôle Sud à skis, lors d'une expédition en solitaire en Antarctique.
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The Garibaldi 100 Project
A plan to summit 100 peaks in B.C.’s Garibaldi Provincial Park in winter 2020: What could go wrong? Plenty. Words & photos :: Ben Haggar. Early January: Big…
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Seeking Nirvana: Emboldened by the lore of the Norwegian Sea
Joe Schuster, Riley Leboe, MIke Henitiuk, and Matt Margetts pack their bags and head North for the trip of a lifetime This article is part of the Mountain Life Isolation…
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How to Care for Climbing Skins Throughout the Day with Jasmin Caton
Most of us know how to care for our climbing skins after a day of touring, but what about in the field? Here are some tips from ACMG guide Jasmin…
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The Big Picture: Discussing the Growing Lure of Backcountry Recreation
Backcountry skiing is the fastest growing segment of the snowsport industry, but are people ready to accept their responsibilities when they step beyond the boundary? This is the question posed…
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Mistaya: Over the Hills and (Not Too) Far Away
Like the tick-tocking crocodile in Peter Pan, time is chasing all of us. Even within the youthful confines of Whistler’s veritable Never-Never Land, the inescapable truth exists that life is…
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Torture to the Tusk: A Journey to the Sea-to-Sky’s Most Iconic Peak
Not every man will admit to breaking down in tears, let alone actually do it in front of his buddies. After ten hours of towing a 50-pound sled through knee-deep…
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