Squamish Backcountry Skiing

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 touring zone in Garibaldi Provincial Park near Squamish British Columbia | Known for: Red Heather, Elfin Lakes, Paul Ridge, Little Diamond Head, Opal Cone access, Garibaldi Neve views, Coast Mountains weather, and winter route poles across open alpine terrain | Season: mid-November to April or May depending on snowpack and road access | Best for: experienced ski tourers, splitboarders, POV crews, winter camping trips, and Coast Mountain backcountry progression Red Heather And The Garibaldi Park Gateway Diamond Head is not a resort. It is the southwestern Garibaldi Provincial Park access zone above Squamish, reached from Highway 99 through Mamquam Road and Garibaldi Park Road. The parking lot sits at about 914 meters, which gives the zone a strong winter starting point by Sea-to-Sky standards.... Read more on the Location page