Somewhere out in the wilderness in the Ymir area we found ourselves knee deep in some awesome Kootenay pow.
offers an authentic backcountry experience. You really feel like you are out exploring and mining fresh powder. Have a look at the evidence below...
Have you ever heard of a place called Kaslo? How about New Denver? Odds are, unless you live in the BC interior, or have a good knowledge of it, you have never heard of those places. But nestled at the top of the pass between these two Kootenay towns is a place called Retallack.
on Saturday, 06 February 2010.
Posted in CatSkiing Reviews

We all love spending time in the backcountry, and (hopefully) eveyone knows that having the proper gear with you is essential. All of us at
Catskiing.ca carry our
Back Country Access beacons,
probes, and
shovels, and regularly practice how to use them when we are out skiing in the backcountry. What we love about
BCA, is their philosophy on avalanche safety:
"At
BCA, our mission is to save lives, not just pump products. As a leader in our industry, we need to be responsible about sending people into the backcountry. They need to be equipped not just with products, but with education. That’s why we’ve invested so much in research and education."
Having the right equipment is key, but if you don't know how to use it, you're almost in as much trouble as if you didn't have it at all. Take time to learn with trained guides/instructors, and practice your techniques to get better. In addition to that, there are some great online resources. Check out
http://backcountryaccess.com/english/education/education.php for lots of info and education tips. Have fun out there and stay safe.
on Monday, 01 February 2010.
Posted in Powder Skiing