POV
In August two friends from Germany, Christoph and Markus, came to visit in BC. There is nothing like having friends from foriegn countries to get you off your arse to go do all things you have wanted to do. In this instance it is the Seven Summits mountain bike trail in Rossland.
I rode this trail with Chriostoph, Markus and Eric a few weeks ago on our way to Nelson. A new trail built by Riley McIntosh, it is smooth, flowing and oh so fun. The Germans were stoked, having found the type of trail that they had only ever dreamt of riding. Pure, unadulterated BC.
To watch a little more artistic video of this trail, check out Riley's Rilor Wilderness site here.
This was our last day skiing at Gulmarg this year. The conditions weren't especially inspiring, but the need to get out and get some blood pumping proved enough to get us onto the gondola. Hiking and traversing to this zone inspired even less inspiration than that which could be seen from the hotel. But, sure enough, our bet bet on decent snow came through and we enjoyed soft snow, and as this video more than conveys, a long, long fall line that is so representative of Gulmarg. There is always incredible vert no matter the snow.
VIO POV camera courtesy of Helmet Camera Central
A quick update on the last week. Lots of thoughts, photos, etc to come, but here is a POV vid from our trip.
After playing the waiting game, a few false starts and the stars aligning, we were granted access to the upper gondola in Gulmarg for an uber bluebird day and copious amounts of creamy powder.
Check out the video inside.
The most commanding peak outside Kutchan, Yotei, allowed us to savor some pow on it's flanks.
It wasn't the deepest day of our stay in Niseko, but probably the most fun and most gratifying.
Yotei POV from Anthony Bonello on Vimeo.
VIO POV camera courtesy of Helmet Camera Central
Here is a little helmet cam edit from the last few days skiing here in Niseko. The snow isn't what Niseko is known for, which is to say deep, but the most significant things to note are the clear skies and visiblity.
Hirafu POV from Anthony Bonello on Vimeo.
Today we ski toured on the lower flanks of Yotei and it was probably our best day skiing here in Japan. Not becasue it was so deep, but the most fun and gratifying. Ill have a POV edit from today shortly. Hopefully...
VIO POV camera courtesy of Helmet Camera Central
