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location Banff, Canada
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I live and breath in Banff National Park in the Canadian rockies, where I hike, camp, ski (downhill, x-country, touring), snowshoe, scramble and play.

I've camped in the winter in -40c, I've travelled across glaciers and mountain passes both solo and in groups, I enjoy solo camping in the backcountry, and I spent seven years in the military.

My favourite moments are being in the middle of nowhere, with nobody around me, in the middle of the night under a sheet of stars, listening to nothing other than the ringing in my ears.

Chris Lamothe on the Wapta Traverse, in Banff, Alberta


50 Answers

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21
First time camping, need advice
feb 2 '12 at 22:53
13
Handling feminine hygiene on multiple-month treks?
feb 3 '12 at 5:48
11
Selecting backpacking cooking pot – teflon, aluminum, steel, titanium, or cast iron?
feb 25 '12 at 15:55
9
Best way to light a tent
feb 14 '12 at 0:58
9
How to get started skiing?
feb 4 '12 at 3:48
9
What equipment is recommended when camping with a baby?
feb 2 '12 at 3:44
7
Is it safe to use a motorcycle helmet instead of a skiing helmet for skiing?
dec 7 at 20:17
6
What to look for when purchasing a fixed blade knife
may 11 '12 at 3:12
6
Training to prepare for oxygen deficiency in the high mountains
mar 14 '12 at 23:40
6
Should a hiker be concerned about wolves in the back-country?
feb 3 '12 at 5:38
5
How to minimize sea sickness?
jan 2 at 23:51
5
What are the key factors when choosing a sleeping bag for backpacking?
jan 2 at 22:07
5
Are there significant behaviour differences among bear species to adopt different safety rules?
dec 3 at 22:51
5
How can you prevent kids getting lost at night while camping?
mar 1 '12 at 3:59
5
Is it better to wear one pair or two pairs of socks while hiking?
feb 10 '12 at 4:38
5
How to store fuel tablets for travel
feb 6 '12 at 14:38
5
How much fuel to carry for melting snow?
feb 2 '12 at 3:18
4
What is the benefit to telemark skiing?
dec 11 at 23:36
4
Should I worry about moisture in my inflatable sleeping pad?
oct 11 at 23:48
4
Wax paper as a fire starter
jul 3 '12 at 5:06
4
How do I remove mildew from a tent?
may 11 '12 at 4:20
4
What is the most suitable cooking equipment to use for a long duration in central asia countries?
may 11 '12 at 3:26
4
How can I tell when pemmican has spoiled?
apr 16 '12 at 1:39
4
What can I do about those obnoxious biting flies?
feb 2 '12 at 21:31
4
Do I need skins to drag a pulk on skis?
feb 2 '12 at 3:29
3
Should I re-wax downhill skis after using skins?
mar 20 at 4:53
3
Experiences hiking with a baby: diapers
mar 4 at 17:56
3
Beginner Ski Touring - Avalanche Terrain
dec 19 at 11:59
3
Snowshoes for hilly terrain
dec 15 at 20:52
3
What to look for in a quality tarp?
feb 5 '12 at 18:40
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