The 2025 Freeride World Tour (FWT) came to a dramatic close at the iconic Yeti Xtreme Verbier, and Canadian athletes were at the heart of the action—claiming titles, medals, and milestones on the storied face of the Bec des Rosses. Wei Tien Ho Claims Gold in Verbier Debut In a stunning FWT debut season, Wei …
Read more Canadian Athletes Shine at Freeride World Tour Finale in Verbier
The 2025 Revelstoke Natural Selection Tour (NST) concluded with remarkable performances, particularly from wildcards, rookies, and Olympians.
Read more Revelstoke Natural Selection Tour was Remarkable
A significant milestone in avalanche risk assessment has been reached with the release of the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) v.2, a groundbreaking update to a system that has shaped backcountry safety for over two decades. Developed by Grant Statham in collaboration with Cam Campbell, the newly published research refines how avalanche terrain is classified …
Read more Grant Statham and the Evolution of the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale v.2
The 2025 Georgia Pro showcased elite freeriding on the formidable Kakhiani face, where athletes faced challenging terrain and variable conditions. Despite battling illness, Whistler’s own Marcus Goguen delivered a stellar performance, securing his second consecutive victory on the Freeride World Tour (FWT) circuit. Goguen’s run was a masterclass in skill and composure. He seamlessly executed …
Read more Marcus Goguen Triumphs at 2025 Georgia Pro FWT
After a decade of envisioning the impossible, Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger has cemented her place in ski mountaineering history, becoming the first person to ski the south face of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Alongside French alpinist Guillaume Pierrel, Lustenberger successfully completed the historic descent on February 16, 2025. For years, Lustenberger …
Read more Christina Lustenberger is the First to Ski Mount Robson’s South Face
Whistler skier Marcus Goguen delivered an outstanding performance, securing first place in the Ski Men’s field.
Read more Canadian Marcus Goguen Claims Victory at Kicking Horse FWT
In 1967, four Canadians—Don Gardner, Chic Scott, Charlie Locke, and Neil Liske—etched their names into the history of ski mountaineering by completing the first-ever Jasper to Lake Louise traverse.
Read more Canada’s Greatest Ski Traverse
The Freeride World Tour 2025 kicked off in Baqueira Beret, Spain, with a brand-new venue—La Bamba—delivering steep, high-altitude freeride action reminiscent of Alaska’s legendary big-mountain lines.
Read more Canadian Women Dominate in Spain
The allure of the backcountry beyond resort boundaries is undeniable—steep chutes, endless bowls, and untouched powder calling skiers and riders to venture beyond the boundary.
Read more Skiing Safely Beyond the Boundary
A night in the backcountry can be unexpected – accidents happen. In the controlled environment of a ski resort, patrol is just a phone call away. But in the backcountry, where conditions are unpredictable and help is far from immediate, the difference between an inconvenient delay and a survival situation comes down to preparation—and the …
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Roger McCarthy embodied the very spirit of Whistler—adventurous, driven, and deeply connected to the community. Arriving from New Zealand with nothing more than a backpack and a dream, Roger’s journey in Whistler is a testament to his relentless pursuit of challenges and his ability to transform aspirations into reality. Starting as a liftee, Roger quickly …
Read more Roger McCarthy: A Whistler Legend
The Freeride World Tour (FWT) is making its highly anticipated return to Baqueira Beret, the crown jewel of the Spanish Pyrenees. Known for its electric atmosphere, passionate crowds, and unfiltered freeride energy, Baqueira Beret has quickly cemented itself as a must-watch stop on the FWT circuit. After a weather-related hiatus in 2024, the stage is …
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