T and I have been enjoying the slow life since we left the city and our jobs 3 weeks ago. We’re not really in a…
Winter
Stein South Divide: Attempt 1 Recap
This past week I made my first attempt at the Stein South Divide Ski/Raft route. I had given myself an 80% chance of completing the route…
2016 Winter Hard Trip: Stein South Divide
Since 2012 the southern skyline of the Stein Valley has been, for me, the pinnacle of outdoor aspiration. I first glimpsed it in 2010 – heavily glaciated, remote…
Duffey Lake to Lytton Ski Traverse
My plans for an alpine centric ski traverse in February were waylaided by the avalanche forecast, which read “considerable” for the alpine and subalpine during…
Review: Montbell Frost Line Parka
Montbell’s Frost Line parka is a light duty winter parka, well suited to use in milder climates like coastal areas during the winter months, or…
Winter 2015 Hard Trip: Stein Divide Traverse
As with any elective activity, enjoyment of the outdoors can wane when the same experience is repeated without variance. To keep outdoor recreation interesting, variety…
Crammed into Keith’s Hut
Winter showed up, so this week I headed into the Coast mountains with my wife and two friends for some ski touring. It was nice…
How to Re-glue Climbing Skins
Perhaps your climbing skins no longer stick or the glue has become goopy and leaves mementos on your skis. This can occur with skins that are heavily used,…