Slackcountry or BC Intro question?
Hi, just wondered if you could give me a little advice between the slack country split board and intro to BC split board courses being held in next Jan. I have no split boarding experience but have a decent amount…
Splitboarding through the storm to the Trient Refuge
Climbing the final slopes up to the Fenetre de Saleina on a storm plagued approach to the Trient Refuge on a BC Splitboard Touring course. Here we are about 7 hours in with another hour to go before the sanctuary…
Who has the best job, the pilot or the Guide?
I often wonder who has the best job, the Heli pilot that drops us off and charges back down to the LZ or the Guide that gets out and rides back down... This shot is from one of my Slackcountry…
Not so bad!
OK, so who's having the most fun? You've got to love days like this when everything is pretty much perfect, blue skies, no wind, cold temps, amazing snow, no one else around and no tracks... This is a Backcountry Intro…
Neil McNab is a Fully qualified UIAGM/IFMGA High Mountain Guide and ISTD Snowsorts Teacher…
Many people aren't aware of the vigorous training and the exams taken by both Snowsports Teachers and High Mountain Guides, even fewer recognize the difference between these two independent professions. Read on to find out more... The UIAGM/IFMGA High Mountain…
The morning after the storm!
The morning after the storm! I love this photo which shows Alastair and Mark's tent completely buried (with them still sleeping inside) after a stormy night on the BC Voyager Greenland Splitboard expedition... It really brings home how alone you…