Workshops and Clinics

Level Up With Our Spring Backcountry Ascension Clinics

Spring is arguably the best season of the year for backcountry skiing and splitboarding. Warmer temps, longer days, and a solid snowpack are usually in the cards. Winter is great for snowfall, but as we know, too much snow can be a bad thing in the backcountry. So in the mountains, spring is where we […]

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an alpine valley in british columbia used as the feature image for an article discussing how alpine islands came to be

Alpine Islands: The Origin Story

Every adventure has its first step. There is always a key moment when you finally set forth, looking forward, prepared as you can be but with the understanding that you’re not in control. This is that moment for Alpine Islands. No longer an idea, but a concrete effort to move ahead and materialize what has

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a backcountry touring winter camping setup in the chugach mountains of Alaska

Backcountry Base Camp in British Columbia

Ever wanted to have a trip where you spent every hour of every day in the mountains? Spending your time learning, progressing your skills, and understanding the day to day changes that occur in a wild environment? Alpine Islands began with a simple dream to help others tune their awareness to mountain conditions. The best

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