Climbing and skiing pioneer Hans Gmoser is one of the names that helped to push North American mountaineering and adventure skiing to new heights in the 1950’s and 60’s. Raised in Austria during World War II, Gmoser moved to the Canadian Rockies at age 19 and pursued a life in the mountains as a guide and adventurer. His accomplishments includes… Read More
Archive | March, 2013
Summits and Icefields 2 – Alpine Ski Tours in the Columbia Mountains
Those lucky enough to live near classic ski touring destinations like Rogers Pass and Nelson, BC are sure to have their favorite backcountry tours and ski haunts, but the rest of us must rely on the knowledge of others. And who better to get your advice from than ski pioneer Chic Scott and mountain guide Mark Klassen in their new… Read More
