Articles by Drail
Skiing.
Anthropology dates skiing as a form of travel back to at least10,000 years in what we currently call China, and to be fair, that is just simply based on what we have discovered. There is a good chance that skiing goes back to the early days of homosapian as we migrated from Africa into...
As the days of autumn roll on and ski resorts opening days get closer, the anticipation to ski rises to unbearable levels. Eventually, the only thing on every skiers mind is that inevitable moment when the chair lifts finally start spinning. The day when you finally meet up with your skiing...
Interview by Darryl Hunt. Pictures by Trevor Sexsmith
Every summer skiers from the Northern Hemisphere make the long journey south in search of the endless winter. The quest for year round pow skiing can be a long and expensive one, taking you to the far corners of the globe, in order to keep...
Interview by Darryl Hunt. Pictures by Trevor Sexsmith
Every summer skiers from the Northern Hemisphere make the long journey south in search of the endless winter. The quest for year round pow skiing can be a long and expensive one, taking you to the far corners of the globe, in order to...
The Middle of Nowhere. An actual location, or a state of mind?
As skiers we often find ourselves travelling to remote locations, either to live or visit, so we can get the most out of our sport. Driving for hours on end every weekend from major urban centres to resort towns. Moving to...
The Middle of Nowhere. An actual location, or a state of mind?
As skiers we often find ourselves travelling to remote locations, either to live or visit, so we can get the most out of our sport. Driving for hours on end every weekend from major urban centres to resort towns. Moving to...
You finally made the move to a town in the mountains, looking forward to your first winter skiing, partying, and ultimately, living the best life ever. The only problem is: It's still the middle of summer and you have no idea if the town you are reading this in is actually going to be as awesome...
Words by Darryl Hunt
Photos by Darryl Hunt (and Duncan Browning and Ian Stibbe as specified)
We all know that skiing is quite possibly the best thing in the world. The amount of freedom and joy you can experience with a pair of skis on your feet is hard to match for those of us lucky enough to...
Words by Darryl Hunt
Skiing and partying go together better than all the clichés sayings I can think of combined. Besides American Football and tailgating, I can't really think of any sport that has fully embraced the party like skiing has. Apres ski is most likely as old as recreational skiing...
Words by: Darryl Hunt
(photo credits stated in captions - cover photo by Mike Wiggley)
Part 3:
Freedom - it's what makes it all worth it.
The question of what to do with your life can be a complicated thing. Cost of living, inflation, societal pressures, and future financial security are...
Words and photos by: Darryl Hunt
If you missed part 1 of the series, follow this link: http://www.newschoolers.com/membernewsread/43823/Confessions-of-a-Ski-Bum--Part-1?c=latest&o=2 to check it out
Part 2:
Misconceptions/Reality of the financial state of a ski bum
Since I can remember, there...
Words by: Darryl Hunt
Pictures by: Darryl Hunt (and Steve Shannon when specified)
Confessions of a Ski Bum
Part 1: Finding meaning at Sol Mountain Lodge and coming to terms with growing up.
If you are reading this, it means you are really into skiing. Why else would you take time out of your...
Interview done by: Darryl Hunt
Summer Jobs of a Ski Bum.
Part One: Golf Course Superintendent with Sam Oates
So you just graduated from high school and you're thinking about packing your bags, heading to the hills and following your dreams of skiing and living in the mountains for "a few...
Words by Darryl Hunt
There are many things in this world that I love, have loved, and will love, yet very few things that remain a constant though out all that life throws at you. While many things that are worth loving change with the times, there is something to be said about certain...
Words, Photos, and Video by: Darryl Hunt
This winter there was a void in the big mountain competition scene here in British Columbia for the adult crowd. With Revelstoke not having a qualifier this year combined with Fernie and Red not even having an event at all, there weren't many options...
Words: Darryl Hunt
Photos: Darryl Hunt (and Mike Wigley where specified)
While the skiing in the Kootenays in BC haven't been bad by any means, a lack of big storm cycles since mid December has made some of us feeling a little trapped in the usual routine of trying to find good snow in zones...
Words & photos by Darryl Hunt
So, I know I just put a TR up the other day and I was going to wait a bit before putting another one up, but yesterday was just too good to not share. As you know, I was down in Rossland last week (and if you don't know, check my previous article by clicking here)...
Words by Darryl Hunt
Photos by Darryl Hunt & Steve Shannon
On Sunday, December 16th the town of Rossland woke up to 21cm of blower pow which was the start of a week long storm that dropped a total of 144cm of snow in 8 days. I was able to get away from Revelstoke quickly and ski inbounds on...
Since the new format for NS with the news feed open for everyone to use, I've thought it would be a great place for TR's. Even though NS is more park oriented, I've always thought there can be room for good old fashioned TR's. I mean, why let TGR have all the fun? So, this is my first TR, I...