Nov 17, 2025
What Do You Need for a Splitboard Season?
The evolution of technology has done wonders for winter sports. For the past few years, splitboards have been available to the riders’ delight. Not really sure how the equipment works or what you n...
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Jan 28, 2025
9 Places in Quebec to Start Alpine Touring
In Quebec, there is no shortage of ski resorts! For ski and snowboard enthusiasts looking for an extra challenge, alpine touring has become the sport of choice. Why not give it a try? Here are nine...
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Jan 22, 2025
How to Choose Alpine Touring Boots?
Alpine touring boots are a key companion in your backcountry adventures. Whether you’re summiting an epic peak, weaving through a powdery grove, or ripping down a couloir, they’ll have as big an im...
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Jan 03, 2025
7 Epic Alpine Touring Destinations in Quebec
As the sport grows in popularity, alpine touring destinations have been springing up throughout the province. Whether you’re looking for alpine bowls, big views, thrilling cliffs and jumps, or mell...
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Jan 03, 2025
How to Dress for Alpine Touring
Knowing how to create an effective layering system is crucial for your touring adventures. Shell, mid layer, insulation—these words either make you shiver with a desire to go skiing or give you a h...
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Dec 30, 2024
A Buyer’s Guide for Alpine Touring Backpacks
Whether you’re heading out for a few hours or the whole day, a good touring (aka backcountry) backpack is essential. With all the models and volumes available on the market, you can sometimes feel ...
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Feb 28, 2023
Conquête du Haute Route: Second Edition
On February 18, 2023, the second Conquête du Haute Route event took place at Mont Edouard. Once again, the guided day in the backcountry was a treat for both participants and organizers. Here’s a l...
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Dec 09, 2022
Alexandra Oberson Scholarship 2022
Since 2020, the Alexandra Oberson Scholarship has been awarded in collaboration with Avalanche Québec following the avalanche operations level 1 professional course. This initiative, which meshes w...
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Nov 20, 2022
Khroma clothing collection : 100 % ski!
All ski touring enthusiasts want to be protected from the elements when engaged in their favourite sport. The English company Rab sought to fulfill this wish by creating Khroma men’s and women’s sk...
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Oct 31, 2022
Wilderness First Aid: Training to Respond Better
Going off the beaten path comes with its share of risks. No matter how serious, an accident can happen quickly. Knowing what to do in an emergency can save you a lot of trouble—and sometimes save a...
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Mar 21, 2022
Chèvres de Montagne: Always a Magic Moment
Outdoor sports bring joy! They are even more exciting when learning about good practices is involved. When there are significant and meaningful encounters. That’s what the Chèvres de Montagne are a...
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Mar 14, 2022
Best nutrition tips for touring
Whether you are in the Chics Chocs or going out of bounds at your favorite ski hill, excursions require a great deal of preparation. In fact, if you’re skiing the backcountry, you must be ready to ...
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