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  • 2022-2023 Season Preview

    2022-2023 Season Preview

    Backcountry skiing’s been booming for a while now, but it’s exploded in popularity these past few years. Thanks(?) to COVID and a renewed enthusiasm for the paths less travelled, more skiers than ever are earning their turns, connecting in a deeper way with the mountains and the wilderness. Is this going to be the year we’ll start talking about overcrowding? It’s certainly been becoming more and more of an issue although compared with popular destinations we are still faring pretty good. 
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  • Foot First: DIY Fixes for Happy Ski Touring Feet

    Foot First: DIY Fixes for Happy Ski Touring Feet

    Ski touring has a funny way of turning small fit issues into big problems. A bit of heel lift on the resort chairlift is annoying. That same heel lift on day three of a hut trip can turn into a blister that dictates your pace, your mood, and sometimes your exit strategy. The good news is that many of the most common foot issues don’t require new boots, a full refit, or a workshop bench. They can be fixed, or at least dramatically improved, with simple, do-it-yourself adjustments you can make at home, in the parking lot, or halfway through a long day in the mountains.

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  • Backcountry 101, Part 4: The Gear

    Backcountry 101, Part 4: The Gear

    So you’re reading this series and thinking “I got this.” You want to get some gear and start going out. Walking into a gear shop can be overwhelming. The bright colours, terms like ‘flex profile’ and ‘80 degree cuff rotation’ are getting thrown around in excessive amounts. It’s overwhelming. Good thing we’re here to help.
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