RCGS Fellow | Pascale Marceau 2/2

Rigging & Lashing a Sled

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. ...

Look at all that hardware!

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

Warm Tootsies? √ Check

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

Keeping our Flangies Warm and Functional

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

Planning for Wind

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

Nighty Night, Sleep Tight

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

Lightweight or “Right Weight” Cook System

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

Mountain Food - Chubb is GOOD!

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...

Route Planning - check out the squiggly lines!

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