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Kukisvumchorr (25kms) Powder Day
Kukisvumchorr is the freeride centre of the Khibiny Mountains near Kirovsk. While Bigwood is the mains resort 25kms down the street is a far more aggressive ski hill. With only two Tbars that take you almost 1,500 feet to the
Tahtarvumchorr Ridge Couloir
Tahtarvumchorr Ridge is a wide summit plateau just a 30 minute drive from Kirovsk. Being situated within the Khibiny Mountains of Russia this area is loaded with steep couloirs. Being one of 3 major bowls it offers steep rock walled
Roadside ski touring near Kirovsk
Driving on the road just outside of Kirovsk there is a nice looking mountain rising directly off the roadside. It dominated the the landscape with numerous chutes and a steep and direct climb all the way to the top. Being
Kirovsk and the Ski Touring Terrain
Kirovsk is a town located on the South edge go the Khibiny Mountains. Originally settled in 1929 this area is one of the main mining areas within all of Russia. With a population of just under 30,000 people situated just
Finishing the season with turns on Daltinden
Info on Daltinden Daltinden is a 1,533 meter peak located in the Southern Side of the Lyngen Alps of Norway. Having numerous different aspects to ski it is quite popular for ski touring during the winter and spring. The area
Store Koppangstinden
Info About Store Koppangstinden Store Koppangstinden is a peak located on the East side of the Northern portion of the Lyngen Alps of Norway. Being one of the main summits on off of the Strupbeen glacier it is a prominent
Lyngen Alps Northern Loop
Northern Loop of the Lyngen Alps The idea for the Northern Loop in the Lyngen Alps was mixing together some of the best lines within the area. Having previously skied Istinden, Tverelvdalstinden and Fastdaltinden and I wanted to put them
The North Couloir on Rornestinden
Info on the North Couloir of Rornestinden The North Couloir of Rornestinden is one of the most scenic lines in all of the Lyngen Alps. Located just a few kilometres west of Lyngsedit it can be accessed directly from the
Lyngen Alps Ski Traverse Northern Section
The Northern Section of the Lyngen Alps Ski Traverse The Northern Section of the Lyngen Alps was the area I knew the best. Over the past 3 years I had been ski touring in the area and I was looking
Lyngen Alps Ski Traverse Southern Section
Ski Traversing the Lyngen Alps The Lyngen Alps are a South to North mountain range in the Troms area of Northern Norway. It is 90 kilometres long and 20 kilometres at its widest with the highest peak being Jiekkevarre at
Skyline Ridge in Stevens Pass Backcountry
With easy access from Stevens Pass ski resort Skyline Ridge is the first place to go. With a lot of Backcountry options on all aspects it’s a quick place to get into the snow. Wanting to take advantage of a
Bryant Peak Couloir in the Alpental Backcountry
The Bryant Peak Couloir is one of the better easy access lines in the Alpental Backcountry. Being south facing it is an aesthetic line that can be accessed from both the ski lifts and the backcountry. With it being mid