We would like to point your attention to a new ski mountaineering event on the Canadian scene. Not just because it's a first time event but also because the … » about New Race On The Block: Steep Dreams at Panorama Mountain Resort on Feb 4-5
Skimo News Jan 13-15: 2nd USA Team Qualifier, Mountain Attack, Upcoming Races and World Cups…
Last weekend was very busy for racing in Colorado while Canada took a break. In Europe, 18th edition of Mountain Attack in Austria served its traditional 3000m … » about Skimo News Jan 13-15: 2nd USA Team Qualifier, Mountain Attack, Upcoming Races and World Cups…
Review of Salomon MTN Lab Helmet: Certified for Skiing and Mountaineering
Quick overview: Usual Retail Price: $200 USD Weight: 330 grams without liner (size medium) Sizes available: Small (53-56cm), Medium (56-59cm), Large … » about Review of Salomon MTN Lab Helmet: Certified for Skiing and Mountaineering
Skimo News Jan 7/8: Canadian Team Trials, COSMIC Racing, and National Championships in Italy, Switzerland, and Catalonia
With a break from racing over the Christmas holiday, action resumed in all the usual places over the weekend of January 7th and 8th. The current storm hitting … » about Skimo News Jan 7/8: Canadian Team Trials, COSMIC Racing, and National Championships in Italy, Switzerland, and Catalonia
Interview with the New USSMA President – Ram Mikulas: National Team, Youth Development…
The US Ski Mountaineering Association (USSMA website) recently announced a changing of the guard with Nick Francis and Chad Brackelsberg stepping down from … » about Interview with the New USSMA President – Ram Mikulas: National Team, Youth Development…
Gear Guide To Your First Skimo Racing Setup: Skis, Boots, Bindings, and more
When it comes to shopping for your first-ever skimo racing setup there is no "fit-for-all" advice as each person's goals, budget and athletic background are … » about Gear Guide To Your First Skimo Racing Setup: Skis, Boots, Bindings, and more
Skimo News Dec 1-19: US Worlds Team Qualifier Races, French Vertical Champs, and more
The last two weeks have seen big storms dumping snow all over North America and kicking the skimo race season into a full swing. The first North American event … » about Skimo News Dec 1-19: US Worlds Team Qualifier Races, French Vertical Champs, and more
Innovative Ski Mountaineering and Skimo Racing Gear for 2016/2017
Every year, manufacturers release fancy new gear to tantalize us. This is a selection of gear we think is innovative and probably worth having a look at for … » about Innovative Ski Mountaineering and Skimo Racing Gear for 2016/2017
Race Recap: Vert180 Night Skimo Race in Calgary
The Canadian Skimo Cup kicked off with its first race of the season at the Canada Olympic Park in Calgary last Saturday. With its unusual format - start at 6pm … » about Race Recap: Vert180 Night Skimo Race in Calgary
Video and Thoughts on Risks of Locked Binding Toes
We are all guilty of locking out our tech toe pieces while skiing downhill. If you are thinking "not me" right now then you are probably lying or you landed on … » about Video and Thoughts on Risks of Locked Binding Toes