Freshies
Mountain culture events in both the Kootenays and beyond, random musings, updates and sneak peaks into future issues, stories, photos, videos…it’s all here all the time. Check back regularly for new posts. Time to go git some!
5 Freshest Posts
Jul 29
Lover’s in a Dangerous Time
Here’s the trailer to a pretty interesting looking Indie picture that was filmed entirely in Creston, BC. A film by May Charters and Mark Hug, go HERE to read reviews on the film and how and where to watch it. Read the whole post.
Jul 28
Life Cycles Almost Done
KMC Editor Mitchell Scott has been working as a story consultant and script writer for the Stance Film Crew for the past 5 years (holy sh*t), working on a seminal bike movie, Life Cycles. Well, Stance Film principles, Rossland natives, Ryan Gibb and Derek Frankowski are in the final stages of editing for a scheduled [...] Read the whole post.
Jul 22
A Life Ascending – Trailer
A new movie about the legendary Selkirk Experience guide, Ruedi Beglinger. Click the photo to check out the trailer. Or go HERE.. Read the whole post.
Jul 16
One Minute to Think
This is a very cool project developed by Nelson BC’s very own The Vacuum Design Studio. Created in conjunction with the National Film Board and David Suzuki, the Test Tube project is a fascinating exercise in design, message and modern day web capabilities. Take a minute, and check it out HERE. Read the whole post.
Jul 15
180 South – Trailer
This looks like it’s going to be an amazing film. Inspired by the likes of Yvon Chouinard’s early days adventuring deep in Patagonia. Check out the trailer HERE. Read the whole post.
Jul 15
Beautiful Photo Treatment
A piece from Greg Osadchuk’s new work, “Nelson in HDR”. Greg is documenting Nelson one building at a time in HDR. Prints and cards available for sale. Check out his work HERE. Read the whole post.
Jul 15
Ummm, guys, you want one of these…
Beards during wintertime are great. Except when you get steak bits caught in them and your neck itches like it’s being attacked by an endless swarm of mosquitos. Hark, insta beard. And it comes with a toque as well. Ahh, the fruits of innovation are rich and tasty (without the scratch). Behold Tara Duff’s Bearded [...] Read the whole post.
Jul 13
Creston’s GoatStyle Wrap Up Video
Creston BC’s seminal Slopestyle competition went down without a hitch this past weekend. Big talent, big airs and big crowds. Check out the video for highlights. Congrats to all of those who put on the Goat Style, and have put the Kootenay’s on the freeride mountain bike competition hit list. Read the whole post.
Jul 9
Goat Style Course Teaser
It’s looking good. And big. And sunny. Should be an amazing weekend of mountain bike action at Creston’s Goat Style slopestyle bike jam. Here’s a quick look at the new course. Read the whole post.
Jul 6
Goat Style Bike Jam Goes This Weekend
Based in sunny Creston, BC, the Kootenays very own slopestyle competition goes this weekend, attracting some of the best riders in the world, with beauty jumps and lots of Kokanee Beer (it’s also home to the Columbia Brewery eh), make sure to head to the fruitful valley and check out some insane mountain bike action. [...] Read the whole post.
Jul 6
Art Director’s Christmas Wish
Chris Rowat, KMC’s Art Director, is a very talented man. If not quirky and perhaps ecclectic, like any creative professional, he has a way of articulating himself that’s, well, different from most. Here’s an example of his alternative ways of expression — a hijacked school assignment from grade school. Don’t ask us how we got [...] Read the whole post.
Jun 30
Whitewater Puts in New Lift
It’s been debated for years. It’s been wanted and waited for, despised and abhorred. But in all reality, it’s been needed. Whitewater’s local skier populace has been busting at the seams for some time now. Big dumps, equally big line-ups and mega gongshowery. But now, that’s all about to change. Whitewater is getting a new triple [...] Read the whole post.
Jun 28
SilverStar Rock Stars
SilverStar Bike Park rules. No ifs ands or buts. As the preferred bike park for Kootenay and westward-based riders, this year’s Opening Day weekend was nothing short of magical. Packs of Revelstoke, Nelson and Calgary riders could be seen tearing up beautifully buffed rides like Rock Star, Super Star, World Cup and the daringly airborne, [...] Read the whole post.
Jun 22
Anarchist Sailors
We thought it appropriate to pull over for a beer and a photo while hauling this 4 knot shit-box from BC’s west coast inland over 4 mountain passes to Kootenay Lake….Mary and Baby Jesus watched over the operation and kept us and our boat safe during the trip. We apologize in advance by or if offending any [...] Read the whole post.
Jun 17
Urethane Dream – Interview With Josh Evin
Tragically, born and bred Kootenay skateboard icon, Josh Evin passed away on June 13, 2010. Josh was an amazing athlete and an incredible person, who stayed committed to his community all through his rise to fame as one of the world’s best skateboarders. We interviewed Josh back in 2005. He was gracious, professional and keen [...] Read the whole post.
Jun 14
Summer Issue is Out!
KMC‘s Summer Magazine hit the stands on the weekend. The Wanderlust Issue is another gem (if we do say so ourselves). We won’t be posting articles on-line for a while yet, so if you can’t find any magazines at a local retailer/outdoor operator near you (go HERE for a full list of current distributors), make [...] Read the whole post.
Jun 10
Big Rapids on the Salmo
We here at KMC had the opportunity to run the Salmo River just south of Nelson BC yesterday morning. We ventured into the cool, rushing water of the little known Salmo with John Dutton, who’s recently set up Nelson Whitewater Rafting Company, a super tight and well-run operation that runs exclusively on the up to [...] Read the whole post.
Jun 8
The Shift – Good Vibrations
It may all appear to be doom and gloom out their in the big wide world. But look a little more closely, and a big, bright, beautiful future may loom just around the corner. Check out this trailer and see if it doesn’t give you goosebumps. Read the whole post.
Jun 8
Kimberley’s Dirtbag Festival
Kimberley’s Dirtbag Festival goes this October. If you’re a “dirtbag” and you like creating stuff: slideshows, movies and music, take a look at the site and enter your wares. Click on the photo to find out more. Read the whole post.
Jun 3
Toy Story 3 – The Kootenay Connection
What do Toy Story 3, the iPad, and KMC contributing photographer and part-time kootenay resident Bryce Duffy all have in common? They all came together in the June issue of Wired Magazine, the publication’s first issue to be release for use with the iPad. In this issue Bryce photographed the people behind the creation of the Toy [...] Read the whole post.
Jun 2
The Sherpas do Fresh Fields
The Rocky Mountain Sherpas, makers of The Fine Line, are working on a big winter project due out in a year or so. Super talented filmmakers who roam from bases in Nelson and Squamish, here’s a look at their trip to Fresh Fields glacier in the Rockies. Sweet stuff. Read the whole post.
Jun 1
Life Cycles – Getting There
Sure, I might be biased, seeing as I’m helping the guys at Stance Films with their narration script and story direction. But the more I see, the more I’m blown away. Ryan Gibb and Derek Frankowski and their crew of super talented filmmakers (all based in Rossland, BC), are just a few short months away [...] Read the whole post.
May 28
Summer Issue Hits Stands June 7th
That’s right KMC fans, the new summer issue is on it’s way. Magazines will be shipped to distributors starting the 7th of June, so check into your local retailers to get a fresh copy. This summer’s theme of Wanderlust takes us to a photo shoot on the Athabasca glacier in the Canadian Rockies, to the [...] Read the whole post.
May 21
New Kootenay Bike Website
Ahhh, the wonders of Facebook. Check your news feed every once in a while and voila, one of your more-interesting-than-you friends post a link to a site that fires you up. We’re well into bike season here in the Kootenays. The trails are fresh and tacky. The subalpine is beginning to open up. Trail maintenance [...] Read the whole post.
May 17
Beautiful Art
Check out this beautiful website by born and raised Kootenay artists, Simon Haiduk and Andrea Drury. Featuring graphic art, motion and sound, this dynamic duo presents their amazing talents in a way that’s easy to navigate and experience. Spend some time on www.symbiosonic.com and let us know what you think. Read the whole post.
May 11
New Backcountry Legislation May Threaten Skiers
This comes from one our contributors, Mark Hartley. Mark’s written a very interesting letter to the Minister of Tourism, Sport and the Arts concerning new proposed backcountry legislation in the wake of so many recent snowmobile deaths in BC. It’s a great letter and raises some very legitimate concerns for the future of winter backcountry [...] Read the whole post.
May 10
Red’s Responsibility Code
As you may or may not know, the reconstruction of Red Mountain’s iconic day lodge is currently underway just outside of Rossland, BC. With so much history ground into the wood (especially Rafters, what must be one of the best ski resort bars in the world), one would hope the renovation is able to retain [...] Read the whole post.
May 7
Micro Magazines and the Future of Media
The following is an exerpt from Seth Godin’s blog. As KMC begins to emerge as a voice for mountain culture thinkers around the world, this post seems to reaffirm that we’re right on track and the future, despite all the crazy things happening in media and marketing these days, is bright. Does anyone read Time [...] Read the whole post.
Apr 28
Because it’s Playoff Season
Two of the Kootenays most famous athletes might not be in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year, but they’ve certainly been there before, with great success. Published in issue #12, this compelling interview with Cranbrook natives, Stanley Cup and Olympic Gold medallist winners, the Neidermayer brothers is a worthy read. Click on the image below [...] Read the whole post.
Apr 27
Scott Dickson’s New Site
It’s been a long time coming, but finally we get to see one of our favorite artist’s work in one place. Nelson-based painter and illustrator Scott Dickson recently launched a new website. Known for his work at Freeride Entertainment, and, over the last few years, his incredible landscape paintings, Scott is a mega talent, able [...] Read the whole post.
Apr 22
Earth Day Tribute
We have so much of one particularly glorious thing living in the mountains, we tend to take it for granted. Here’s an interesting video to ponder on Earth Day. It was produced in Paris. Solidarités International: Water talks from La Boite Concept on Vimeo. Read the whole post.
Apr 21
Sorry Glacier, Hope We Didn’t Upset the Volcano
It just so happens that about six months ago, I rode my bike to the base of the glacier that once covered the volcano that’s currently erupting in Iceland. I was there with Kona Cadabra ripper Joe Schwartz and photographer Sterling Lorence, doing a story for Bike Magazine. It was a fairly strange day. We [...] Read the whole post.
Apr 19
Powder Highway Ski Bum at SWS
Chris Tatsuno has done an amazing job chronicling his Ultimate Ski Bum Powder Highway winnings. In this episode he heads to the original cat ski lodge, Selkirk Wilderness Skiing, in the bustling metropolis of Meadow Creek, BC. Powder Highway Episode 5 – Selkirk Wilderness from Freeskier Magazine on Vimeo. Read the whole post.
Apr 16
Cold Rush Movie
Here it is. The highlight real wrap up of one of the coolest ski events in the world today. And it all happens in the Kootenays, way deep in the hinterland. The movie is a beauty, produced by local wiz kid action sport cinemetographers and producers, Freeride Entertainment. Read the whole post.
Apr 14
Lucky 13 – Mega Nuts Creekboating
“Lucky 13” by Castlegar’s Dainty Deathy Productions, is a seriously gnarly adventure into the creekboating opportunities inherent to the West Kootenays. Big waterfalls, dark holes of doom, sweepers and big water fail to thwart this pack of mega crazy kayakers. Shown at KMC’s Backyard Booty to chilling applause and gasps of shock, this is a [...] Read the whole post.
Apr 9
“Schuss” by Dave Heath
Rossland-based photographer Dave Heath recently put together the most amazing slideshow. Developed for The Gathering at Red Mountain, a three day photo/film shred fest attracting some of the ski industries most talented people. In Schuss, Dave scrounged together a whole whack of old ski gear, put it on his buddies and hit the slopes with [...] Read the whole post.
Apr 7
Francois Marseille Coldshot Slideshow
He’s from Quebec and he lives in Rossland where he slays it day in, day out. Always with a smile, always with his camera on his back. Here’s Francois Marseille’s 4th Place slideshow from the Kootenay Coldsmoke Coldshot Photo Competition. Some great imagery from a very talented shooter. Francois Marseille – Coldshot Photo Contest from [...] Read the whole post.
Apr 7
Coast Modern Architecture
I just spend a couple of days at Baldface Lodge following abstract artist Jeremy Down around the mountains while he crafts his unique style of outdoor-influenced art. You can see Jeremy’s work here. You can read the story I’ll craft on him next year in Powder Magazine. I was up there with another fellow, Jeremy’s [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 30
The Gathering Returns to Red Mountain Resort
This upcoming weekend (April 2 to 4th) the Gathering at Red Mountain Resort takes participants on a historical perspective of skiing in the decades past, with spoken word, written word and images presented by true skiing adventurers. Come celebrate the history and soul of skiing at Red Mountain Resort. What better way to celebrate than [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 29
Cold Rush – Behind the Scenes
Sure, there was a boatload of photographers and cinematographers at the Red Bull Cold Rush. And then there was me, with my little Nikon point and shoot, capturing all the action behind the action–taking shots of people taking shots. It took nearly 100 people to make the event go off. 100 people at a boatload of cash [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 28
Red Bull Cold Rush Wrap Up
Red Bull Cold Rush has wrapped. After three days of major logistics, gnarly skiing and some serious partying, we have winners, we have unbelievable content and we have another notched in the legendary totem of Retallack Lodge. Full props go to the Retallack staff for smooth and safe travel in the mountains, unbelievable food and [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 26
Red Bull Cold Rush Photo Gallery
It was hard not to notice the Red Bull girls staring at Karl. Even though two helicopters buzz about, a herd of snowmobiles come and go, they were looking at him. “Why can’t you take your eyes off of him?” I have to ask, catching them in the act. “We don’t know,” they say. Karl [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 25
Red Bull Cold Rush is On!
The backwater shred tap is turned on full. Retallack Lodge, Red Bull and Freeride Entertainment have employed the mind blowing skills of the world’s skiing elite for a one-of-a-kind freeskiing competition. With over 6 motion cameras capturing the on hill action, with a crack team of editors and graphic effects artists holed up in the [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 22
New Coldsmoke PowderFest Video
You want to know about ski style? Well dig into the cool uphill and downhill vibe at Nelson BC’s Whitewater Resort as Arc’teryx videographer and KMC circulation manager Angela Percival and her team capture all the action of this year’s Kootenay Coldsmoke PowderFest. Coldsmoke Powder Festival 2010 from ARC'TERYX on Vimeo. Read the whole post.
Mar 22
2nd Place Coldshot Slideshow – Bruno Long
Bruno Long is an aspiring photographer living in Revelstoke, BC. He spends his winter nights roaming Revelstoke Mountain Resort in his snowcat while spending his days touring in the Revelstoke and Rogers Pass areas. Here is his 2nd place winning show from the Kootenay Coldsmoke Coldshot Photo Challenge, presented by Arc’teryx and Kootenay Mountain Culture [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 18
KMC Designer Dives Deep into the Devil’s Range
Devils Range Trip Report, by Chris Rowat Feb 18 – 22, 2010 On February 18, Mike Moor, Bruce Gardave, Randy Richmond and myself embarked on a unique Kootenay adventure. Our destination was the Devils Range, a small but dramatic series of rock spires deep in heart of Valhalla Provincial Park. Unseasonal springlike weather was in [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 15
KMC Mentioned in The New Yorker Magazine
Well hey, you could say we’re flirting with the big time here. I spent some time at the Olympics with a friend and editor at The New Yorker magazine, Nick Paumgarten. He’s an amazing writer and all around good guy with a long family ski lineage (he love’s skiing Baldface too). We spent some time [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 15
Brian Goldstone Coldsmoke Photos
2010 brought blue skies and sun for the 4th annual Coldsmoke Powder Fest, held at Whitewater in Nelson, BC. Highlights included the ROAM Randonee Rally, Valhalla Pure Powderkeg Slopestyle, Scarpa Poker Run, Gerick’s Banked Slalom, killer socials, and a variety of clinics taught by the pros. Go here are a few photos from this years [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 15
The Photography of Paul Bride
Here at KMC, we are lucky to receive photo submissions from some of the best photographers in the outdoor industry. For this upcoming summer’s magazine, the “Wanderlust Issue”, Photographer Paul Bride made his first submission to the publication. It can be incredibly frustrating at times to have such great imagery come across my desk, and only [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 12
Kootenay Coldsmoke Yeehaw!
Another year of Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Fest good times goes down in the history books. As the MC for the Powderkeg Slopestyle sponsored by Valhalla Pure, and the Kootenay Coldshot Photo Contest held during the Buff-eh, I can only say, Nelson likes to have fun in the snow. Whitewater ski patrollers hucking double back flips, [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 10
Powder Highway Ultimate Ski Bum Vlog
We’ve been getting lots of requests from KMC readers as to the whereabouts and current activities of the Powder Highway Ultimate Ski Bum winner, Chris Tatsuno. I had the privilege of meeting Chris this past weekend at the Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Festival. He’s a card, a ripper, a read down home skier dude. I managed [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 9
Pillow Line by Kari Medig
Nelson-based photographer Kari Medig recently won the Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Festival’s Coldshot Photo Competition held this past weekend at Whitewater Winter Resort. One of the premiere events, hosted by Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and Arc’teryx, the Coldshot Photo Competition gives 5 photographers 4 days to tell their best winter story without leaving the confines of [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 8
HH Big Mountain Battle – Fernie
Helly Hansen’s Big Mountain Battle Series just wound up it’s Revelstoke Mountain Resort stop, here’s a look at the comp when it hit Fernie a few weeks ago. The helmet cam POV gives you a good sense of this unique competition as it has entrants scramble all over the mountain in the effort to be [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 5
The Surface Hoars Are Big
If you’ve been out and about in the BC interior backcountry lately, you’ve seen them. You’ve also seen what a buried layer of them are doing to avalanche prone slopes. It’s super sketchy out there, and once it snows (it will snow) it’s going to be majorly superly sketchy. Enjoy the sun, be happy, but [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 3
Time for Some Kootenay Coldsmoke
Entering its 4th year, the Kootenay Cold Smoke Powder Fest is a grass-roots gathering where both experienced and debutant backcountry skiers and snowboarders can celebrate the culture of backcountry pursuits amongst breathtaking scenery and world renowned snow. Nelson, British Columbia, the powder mecca of the Kootenays is a natural choice, and so the 3rd annual [...] Read the whole post.
Mar 1
Divine Ascension
From the archives, we give a super cool story from KMC Issue #9. Author Rob Buchanan takes us on a fascinating journey into the birth of North American mountain sport, which happened right here in the Kootenays, when two wandering priests decided to set forth in the vast alpine wilderness of the Selkirk Mountains. Click [...] Read the whole post.
Feb 23
Baldface Serves It Up!
The KMC ad sales crew were lucky enough to spend the weekend of Feb 20th at Baldface lodge shredding some of their delicious terrain. It was rainy in town, but Baldface was getting hammered with platefuls of the fluffy white. For deep storm skiing, baldface is world class. Picture skiing through perfectly spaced stands of [...] Read the whole post.
Feb 19
Steve Ogle Reports From Sol Mountain Touring
Although located in the central Monashees (normally a non-Kootenay zone), Sol Mountain Lodge‘s owner Aaron Cooperman proclaims that his luxury backcountry skiing chalet does indeed fit within the Kootenay region, because it’s located just on the flanks of Fostall Creek draining into the Arrow Lakes. Last week I had to go up there just to [...] Read the whole post.
Feb 17
Scott Dickson’s New Work
One of the most talented artists in the Kootenays continues to crank out beautiful, new age Group of 7-esque pieces that are truly mind blowing. This is one of his latest. To see more of his work (or to commission him for a piece) visit his Facebook page. Read the whole post.
Feb 11
Heading to Baldface
Snow’s in the forecast, and there just happens to be this great lodge not too far from our offices in downtown Nelson. Across the lake, up along a beautiful creek and into the beautiful bowls and peaks of the mighty Selkirks. Baldface Lodge is a favorite destination of skiers and snowboarders the world over, and [...] Read the whole post.
Feb 11
Groovy Little Picture Show
Longtime Kootenay-based photographer Dave Heath put together a beautifully hilarious slideshow together for our Backyard Booty event this past December. It’s an absolute gem, and features the work of local artist, Cartoon Steve. Sit back, put the kids to bed (it’s got fake bonars in it), and enjoy the work of one of the world’s [...] Read the whole post.
Feb 11
Blow Up Your Klunker
As as testament to the international-calibre talent that exists in the Kootenays, check out this recent on-line campaign/contest for Autotrader.ca that was executed by an incredibly talented design studio based in Nelson, BC. The Vacuum has worked with the likes of ESPN, Pepsi, Puma, and other worldly brands across a variety of different media: from [...] Read the whole post.
Feb 10
Selkirk Wilderness A Skiers Shangri-La
Over the years the KMC team has been lucky enough to visit the utopian state of Meadow Creek, as guests of Selkirk Wilderness Skiing. Located at the center of the Canadian snowbelt, this is the spot where big mountain terrrain mixes together with incredible tree skiing and near constant snowfall, making it a skier/snowboarders Shangri-La. Here are [...] Read the whole post.
Feb 9
Greening the Cube
Locally Produced Documentary on Green Building Returns To Nelson For Second Run: Transition Nelson Sponsors Capitol Theatre Event Back by popular demand, documentary film “Greening the Cube: 100-Mile Housing” returns to Nelson for a single showing on Monday, February 22nd, at the historic Capitol Theatre. Sponsored in part by Transition Nelson, the 83 minute film [...] Read the whole post.
Feb 4
Awesome Toe Letter
This came in from a reader in Whitefish, Montana. A doctor who’s really concerned I have mutated feet. And no, thankfully, these toes are not mine. However, mine, as you can read in this story, might be equally as bad. Thanks for the letter Doug. Hi Mitchell, Great Mag. I pick it up at The [...] Read the whole post.
Feb 4
Rick Mercer Does Rossland
This is an awesome video chronicalling CBC’s Rick Mercer at the 113th Winter Carnival in Rossland, BC. Rick does the infamous luge, the burly bobsled race, backed by the beautiful people from one of North America’s more definitive mountain towns. Read the whole post.
Feb 1
Avalanche Awareness Course for Youth
The Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundaries Society put on another successful 3 day AST training course at Whitewater Winter Resort this past weekend. The course is free for youth in the area, and focuses on raising awareness of avalanche safety, by provide students with the necessary training and knowledge to navigate safely in the back [...] Read the whole post.
Feb 1
Kicking Horse’s Wrangle the Chute Returns
February 1st, 2010, Golden, BC…. Get out your western gear and get set for the most unique two day big mountain showdown in the west. Wrangle the Chute returns to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort this weekend, February 6th and 7th. The showdown combines four unique elements including big mountain skiing / riding, a massive terrain [...] Read the whole post.
Jan 29
Mike Hopkins’ Wicked Website
Rossland-based dual-action freerider Mike Hopkins has a spanking website/blog. Check out one of the Kootenays more talented 4 season riders here. Atta boy Mikey, atta boy. Read the whole post.
Jan 28
Dave Heath Blogs
He’s one our all time favourite photographers. The enigmatic, mystical, not afraid of anything Dave Heath. The Nelson-based photographer has been a staple in titles like Powder, Bike and of course, KMC, for years. Check out his latest offerings here. Read the whole post.
Jan 27
Snowbird Snow Sessions
73 inches in 72 hours pretty much sums it up. We went down to SLC to hand out magazines and spread the KMC groove at the Outdoor Retailer show, and it just so happens that it’s going off up in Little Cottonwood Canyon. We headed up for a few days of freshies with a roadtripping [...] Read the whole post.
Jan 27
Craig Kelly Tribute
Our good friend Craig Kelly passed away seven years ago on January 20th. For so many around the world he was both an inspiration on and off the snow. The fact that he spent his last couple of years living in Nelson was a gift for many a Kootenay mountain person. And even though we [...] Read the whole post.
Jan 21
This Site is Fresh!
Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine Launches New Website. Based in Nelson, BC, with a growing readership and an emerging reputation as one of the most coveted outdoor publications in western North America, KMC magazine recently restructured their website around the growing move towards a content management based web system. “We’re finally up to speed when it [...] Read the whole post.
Jan 21
Rev – The Movie
Check out the first big ski/snowboard movie to come out of Revelstoke. Produced by Vance Shaw of TGR fame, Rev takes viewers deep into the history and current depth of Revelstoke’s amazingly, well, deep ski scene. See more at the Rev website. Rev Tour Dates Friday, January 22 – 8:30pm – Outabounds, Revelstoke Sunday, January [...] Read the whole post.
Jan 21
New West Kootenay Backcountry Guide
The first of it’s kind for the region, the newly minted West Kootenay Touring Guide provides backcountry riders with complete descriptions of tours throughout the area: from Salmo-Creston Pass to Whitewater slack country and beyond. It features more info on locating the right trailhead, detailed directions for your skin up, options for your descent and [...] Read the whole post.
Jan 20
Brighter Trailer
Tamas Forde is a super talented filmmaker from Nelson, BC. He’s one of the visionaries behind the Stunned webisode series on Pinkbike.com. We’d thought we throw up the trailer to his new film, Brighter. Look for the film to be released sometime this spring. Read the whole post.
Jan 19
Frozen One
This comes from the creative geniuses housed up above the old post office in downtown Rossland, BC. Juicy Studios‘ Scott Carlson and Jeremy Kenning were recently employed to create this super cool short. Check out more on their superfly website. Read the whole post.
Jan 15
Scott Dickson – The Artiste
He’s one of our favourite artists, and has done numerous works for us over the years. Scott Dickson. Here’s some samples of his work. To see more, find him on Facebook. To email him about commissioned works, which he does so well, use flyingw@telus.net. Read the whole post.
Jan 15
Heading to SWS
It’s been puking up here in the Kootenays lately. A little on the warm side, but up in the big mountains it’s cold and white. Time for the KMC crew to head to the birthplace of catskiing for some photo shootings – Selkirk Wilderness Catskiing. With almost 40 years in the business, SWS knows how [...] Read the whole post.
Jan 15
Rise of the She Bum, by Lisa Richardson
Without them, the mountains would be truly inhospitable. Take a read into the ethos and beauty of mountain culture’s most coveted creature, the She Bum. Forego the reptilian sensibilities of your man brains man friends. The age of the chick ripper is upon us. Read the whole post.
Jan 15
The Gathering at Red Mountain
This upcoming Easter weekend RED and POWDER Magazine are presenting the 2nd annual Gathering at RED. Come hang with your compadres, get re-acquainted, be seen (or not), share stories, enjoy some incredible film and photo presentations and ski your butt off. And of course…party… featuring the fine sounds of John Eaves and the Blues Riders, DJs [...] Read the whole post.
Jan 14
Powder Highway Ultimate Ski Bum Contest
We had to post this simply because it features KMC Editor, Mitchell Scott, in his formal acting debut. The contest is over, but the video’s still a blast. Written by Mitchell, the video was directed, filmed and produced by Rossland BC’s Juicy Studios. To follow the Ultimate Ski Bum winner, go to Kootenay Rockies’ Powder [...] Read the whole post.
Jan 12
The Imperative, by Ptor Spricenieks
Perennial ski bum, and sometimes Goldenite, Ptor Spricenieks rhapsodizes on what it means to be a ski bum. From our Winter 05/06 Issue. To read this article, simply click on the thumbnail to open a larger image. Read the whole post.
Dec 9
Backyard Booty Cometh…Again
It was another glorious evening of multimedia marvelousness. The 6th Annual Backyard Booty at Nelson’s Capitol Theatre. A sold out crowd was treated to a diverse line-up of film shorts, slideshows and storytelling. Presenters like Lifecycles, Freeride Entertainment’s Jeremy Grant, photographers Dave Heath and Kari Medig combined with the some youngblood talent to make for one [...] Read the whole post.
Jun 12
Summer 05 – The Evolution of the Revolution
Seasons, weather . . . life. Cycles are fascinating things. Spinning on a never-ending journey, always coming back on themselves, slightly different every time they do so. The word cycle speaks volumes in five letters. The same goes for circle, a six-letter beauty. The perfection of the forever wound into an unbroken ring of reciprocal cause and effect. And then there’s [...] Read the whole post.
