by Canadian Adventure Company | Dec 14, 2023 | Guides & Gear
Backcountry skiing has become so popular it’s easy to forget how young it is as a sport. From the first days of going downhill, to the uphill revolution, our sport has expanded by leaps and bounds, but how did we get here? I’ve taken a look back at the key milestones...
by Canadian Adventure Company | Dec 14, 2023 | Guides & Gear
Derek McManus, Canadian Adventure Company, Mallard Mountain Lodge In mountain safety and risk management, you will read a lot about tangible things: route selection, weather, snow conditions, snowpack assessment, avalanche avoidance, equipment, & clothing. An...
by Canadian Adventure Company | Oct 19, 2023 | Trip Inspiration
Travel is thought of as an outlet for relaxation, education, and a chance to escape the mundane, but research as recent as 2016 suggests that travel has several deeper benefits for families and their relationships. A literature review in Sage Publishing, by...
by Canadian Adventure Company | Oct 19, 2023 | Guides & Gear
In Part 1 of this backcountry gear series we looked at soft goods and at the various pieces of clothing and ski equipment needed to begin venturing into the backcountry in the winter. In Part 2 we covered Hard Goods and the differences in performance and technology...
by Canadian Adventure Company | Oct 19, 2023 | Guides & Gear
In Part 1 on Soft Goods, we discussed the basics of the technical clothing that is needed to venture into the backcountry, as well as the importance of selecting the right pieces. Backcountry ski touring and snowboarding (splitboarding) has seen a huge increase in...
