Squamish Backcountry Skiing

” He built a following by treating every season as ski season, winning a GoPro YourSummer cash award for clips that show him carving “brown pow” on dirt, grass and rock when the snow is long gone in coastal and interior British Columbia. Instead of chasing slopestyle or big air podiums on the FIS circuit, he has become known through viral edits, Unofficial Networks features and brand-backed social media posts that highlight how far creative freeski can go when you stop waiting for perfect winter conditions. On frozen days he still skis the traditional way, stacking park laps and side-hit runs at major western Canadian resorts.... Read more on the Athlete page

Overview and significance Diamond Head is the southern, Squamish-side gateway to Garibaldi Provincial Park in British Columbia. It’s a touring-first venue rather than a lift area, with classic winter routes along Paul Ridge to Red Heather Meadows and onward to Elfin Lakes, plus high-alpine objectives toward the Gargoyles, Opal Cone, Little Diamond Head and the Garibaldi Park: Diamond Head area skyline. For freeskiers, the appeal is cadence and reliability: a plowed approach to the high trailhead above Squamish, clearly marked winter lines on the main ridge, and a progression that scales from sheltered treeline laps to aesthetic alpine bowls when stability and visibility line up.... Read more on the Location page