The Canadian Avalanche Association describes a Size 1 avalanche as relatively harmless to people with a mass of 10 tonnes, a run of 10 metres and a force of 10 kilopascals. The CAA describes a Size 2 avalanche as on that could "bury, injure or kill a person". Typically with a mass of 100 tonnes, a…
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Bad decisions
Posted January 9, 2012
G3 Onyx Binding Review
Posted May 7, 2011
After a full season riding these binders, I can definitely and with authority say that they work and work well. From deep pow days to slushy spring afternoons to hard pack and gnarly lumpy snow, I mostly haven’t noticed the Onyx skiing down (its solid). However, there are some tricks you need to l…
Broken chains, para-sailers, epic hair and powder
Posted March 7, 2011
and no puking. But I do have a nasty cold. Here's how Mt Cain looked on Saturday...
Before that picture was shot, I had some minor difficulties on the drive up Friday night. For some unknown reason I thought it would be a good idea to pass the grader who was plowing the road. It might even ha…
Binders!
Posted January 5, 2011
I first started back country or "apine tour" skiing three seasons ago (2008-09) and have been hooked ever since. BC skiing has some appealing similarities to mountain biking, in that for the most part you earn your turns. I like that. There is also a certain sense of adventure to it all, as you a…
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