Tag: Gorman Lake
May 1st, 2018 | Cody Borchers
First Ride in the Mountains by Cody Borchers
My first ride in the mountains was in 1997 aboard my '97 Polaris XLT. Riding the backcountry in the mountains was a whole new experience. That feeling of being able to go…
March 22nd, 2017 | Patrick Winlsow
A Positive Sign: Good Terrain Choice on a Deep and Touchy Weekend
They say that hindsight is 20/20. Looking back on the significant avalanche events that occurred just a few ridges to the south—as well as in the nearby Rockies—it's clear that the snowpack…
November 11th, 2016 | Mountain Sledder
Avalanche Canada: Throttle Decisions Video Series
Avalanche Canada has produced an eight-part avalanche awareness video aimed at mountain sledders, named Throttle Decisions. The video series comes in response to the realization that there are two types of mountain sledders…
October 20th, 2016 | Patrick Winlsow
Alberta Snowmobile and Powersports Show Recap
It was big. It was shiny. It was the Alberta Snowmobile and Powersports Show (ASPS) in Edmonton in all its glory. The 2016 trade show was much like those of years…
March 21st, 2016 | Patrick Winlsow
I Survived a Big Avalanche While Snowmobiling Video – What Happened?
A video called "I survived a big Avalanche..." shows a mountain sledder trigger—and survive—a large avalanche in the Gorman Lake snowmobile area.
February 27th, 2015 | Editor
Spontaneous Trips: Sled Golden
If there’s anything I’ve learned from the past few seasons it’s that you can never go wrong with spontaneous sled trips to Golden. Just check the avy conditions first. When someone says…
March 12th, 2014 | Mountain Sledder
Gorman Lake, Golden BC
A medium–sized drainage that connects to a massive network of valleys beyond, Gorman Lake is the access point for exploration of a huge part of the Dogtooth Range of the Purcell Mountains.
August 17th, 2010 | Dave Best
August Sledding?
Well the footage was from the spring, but we finally found the camera that eluded us... It was a long and somewhat painful journey deep into Lang Creek, but completely worth it...
March 24th, 2009 | Dave Best
Sunny skies, warm temperatures, and AVALANCHES!
As we settle into spring riding conditions, it is very important to remember a few things while traveling in the backcountry. Just because it looks amazing, doesn't mean you should be anywhere…
March 23rd, 2009 | Dave Best
gorman march 22nd
Headed out to Gorman Lake today with some friends to try out the vio p.o.v 1 helmet camera i just won at the Golden Film Festival...