Whistler Randonnee Rally skimo race 2005, check out this foundational historical ski touring race held in Canada.

As storms pound the west, avalanches continue within ski area boundaries. Along with that, skiers are having some of the best powder days in years

When is enough snow, enough? Perhaps when avalanche happen within ski resorts, that’s when ski touring precautions need to be used anywhere there is skiing.

Reference for 2005 Whistler, Canada skimo race that Greg Hill won.

I have also met my share of AT skiers, split boarders and alpine trekkers in the backcountry who share these same characteristics. Maybe it’s time to redesign your backcountry paradigm. I’ll offer up a couple of different categories and let’s discuss what you think. Get Louie in on the action….he’s hip with the young alpine crowd. We can refine and reclassify as we go.