Sharing some inner personal motivations... Why Mt. Lucania? Simply put because it is a path less traveled; it is remote and wild. In the...

It always amazes me how very little one truly needs for 3 weeks. The slimmed down @granitegear Air Zippditty bags we bring are filled...

For the photographers... here are words from @evazolaphoto as she shares the systems she has developed over the years. I will be bringing...

Staying connected in case of emergency is a great safety and mental security enhancement over the early days of exploration, but it comes...

We will be covering 20km of glacier skiing and 20km on foot. Navigation will be tricky at times as there are crevasses all along the...

We will be on skis, pulling sleds for the first 2-3 days and again at the end of the expedition to and from our basecamp landing. ...

When traveling on glaciated terrain, loaded with heavy sleds, and with only two of us on the rope, avoiding a crevasse fall is critical....

Doesn't it make your heart sing? We will be bringing up a combination of glacier travel gear, climbing equipment, and avalanche safety...

Dry & spacious boots are the ticket to avoiding frostbite and coming home with 10 healthy toes! Our layers comprise of, from the inside...

The secret weapon we have for summit day and windy days are smoke-tanned deer skin mitts with wolverine fur. Northern indigenous...

In a previous attempt on Mt. Lucania, Pascale was surprised to experience bluebird days with great visibility... marred by high winds,...

On multi-week cold weather expeditions, getting a solid night’s sleep is key to success. The trick on these prolonged outings is to...

In cold weather pursuits, staying dry, hydrated and fed are essential for survival. Having a carefully designed cook system is worth its...

Food is an art; this is true in the mountains too. Over the years, we have learned what works for us. Meals are a careful balance of the...

Food for 22 days. Here is our menu for our Lucania climb: Breakfast: Oatmeal, Granola or Huevos Rancheros Each bag is 280g for 2ppl....

Check out our planned camps, cool maps and insight into route planning.

Well... was "The Third Time the Charm?" Yes, in ways one can never quite know before heading out on these types of adventures. 1st try...

Attempt at Winter First Ascent

A film about the Polar Inuit, those living in the northernmost communities in the world It will be the 20-year anniversary since Dupre...

An all-women ascent of Mt. Lucania (5226m), Canada’s third tallest peak Mt. Lucania (5226m), Canada’s third tallest peak, is notoriously...