Snowsports

MEC Envoy Jen Olson faces the challenges of travelling around the world to compete in ice climbing competitions, and develops a great respect for athletes who consistently perform under pressure.

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Some folks might worry that 7 days at a cabin in the backcountry would be too long for kids. MEC Envoy Leanne Allison shows that’s definitely not the case.

My husband Karsten, our 8-year-old son Zev, and I feel very fortunate because we have adventurous (and very competent in the outdoors) friends with kids who are willing to commit to long periods of time away for big trips. Trips like the ones we would go on before kids! There are always a million reasons why not to do a trip, so when you find friends who value time away in the wilds with their kids, celebrate. We find at least 2 weeks is the key to sinking into a different rhythm.

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If you spend time in the backcountry, you have likely seen the recent New York Times feature Snow Fall, with its detailed analysis of the February 2012 Tunnel Creek avalanche.  That story, which went viral in part due to its groundbreaking integration of multimedia, and an earlier Outside piece on the same event (Tunnel Vision ) are both well worth reading for their revealing look at decision making and group dynamics in high risk situations.

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An expedition report from Conor Hurley, who ventured north with Claire Sieber and Jon Walsh to explore Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island. MEC provided Expedition Support for this adventure.

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While these tools are no replacement for proper avi skills training and safety gear, they definitely come in handy when you’re prepping for a ski tour or out in the field.

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