Backcountry Pillows In Pemberton

British Columbia, Canada | Active: 2021-present public video record | Known for: dirt skiing, brown pow, GoPro POV, British Columbia freeride clips | Current: skier, mountain biker and North Shore trail crew member Brown Pow Above The Bike Line The dirt chute in British Columbia looked more like a mountain-bike trail than a ski run: loose dust, narrow corners, exposed grass and no snow to soften the exit. Marcus Vanheyst dropped in anyway, skis rattling over the surface while Alexandre Chapellier followed close behind on a mountain bike. That clip explains his public ski identity better than a contest result ever could.... Read more on the Athlete page

Backcountry ski zone north of Whistler in British Columbia | Known for: Duffey Lake Road, Mount Currie, Sea-to-Sky touring access, Coast Mountains powder, roadside trailheads, heli-skiing terrain, natural pillows, and Marcus Vanheyst POV footage | Season: December to April depending on snowpack, road status and avalanche conditions | Best for: experienced ski tourers, freeride crews, POV filming, heli-ski guests, powder skiers, and riders using Pemberton as a base for Duffey missions Duffey Road And The Sea To Sky Backcountry Shift Pemberton sits north of Whistler, where the Sea-to-Sky corridor starts to feel less like a resort route and more like a backcountry gateway. The town itself has no lift-served ski area, no terrain park and no groomed resort network. Its freeski value comes from what surrounds it: Mount Currie, Duffey Lake Road, Coast Mountains bowls, storm trees, sled-access terrain, touring trailheads and heli-skiing operations.... Read more on the Location page