The more I chatted with other people, the more I realized there is a different mentality spreading within the ski community. It felt like, for many, the goal wasn’t the experience anymore, it was the outcome. Chasing clips, steep lines that film good, only going for the shot. There was less interest in going out just to move through the mountains, to explore, to see what you’d find.

Aussie Couloir on Mt. Joffre is a classic, moderately steep descent in SW B.C. The reason why is so popular is probably because there is nothing quite like it on the Joffre side. It’s long and steep-ish, looking very attractive from afar. I took several attempts to finally ski the line in 2024.