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As children, we didn’t always recognize the significance mentors played in getting us where we wanted to be. But those hours logged following someone around the mountain, on the trails, and in the water likely laid the groundwork for a lifetime thirst for adventure.
Do you ever wonder how wide a stance you should have when you're skiing? It's all about conditions and this week, Josh helps you understand when to widen and narrow your stance for the best possible performance.
If you have the time booked off, March Break is the perfect opportunity to spend a solid week on the hill together, honing skills that you can’t get to as much on a regular basis. Here are a few ways to take advantage...
Brian McKeever stamped his name in the record books as Canada’s most decorated Paralympic winter athlete after winning his 14th career medal and 11th gold.
With your feet in the air and your head on the ground, North Face's 2018 Snow Team edit is not for the faint of heart but is absolutely awe-inspiring.
Are you leading your turns with your upper body or lower body? This week, Josh explains the importance of leading turns with your legs to get the most out of your skis.
Whether you're young or old, it's never too late to give skiing or snowboarding a try. Video courtesy Go Ski Alberta.
When it comes to buying children’s skis, you want to avoid choosing skis that “they’ll grow into.” Longer skis are harder to steer, which makes it tough to learn. It’s always possible to ski on shorter skis with comfort and control, but the opposite isn’t true.
One of the best ways to kick off a ski vacation after a never-ending journey is to jump straight into ski gear and go night skiing under the floodlights with the extra magic of moonlight and starry serenity. All around North America, night skiing is gentrifying with freshly manicured corduroy, better lighting, longer hours, larger areas and fun après activities, attracting tourists and locals looking for post-work relaxation.
Johnny "Foon" Chilton, a career snowcat driver who had also trained as a cabinet maker, envisioned a light ski that was strong and stable. And he wanted to handcraft a ski with a wood core harvested from the very mountains he intended to ski.