Athlete Profile

Certified IFMGA Mountain Guide and all around ripper, Lars was born into a life of ski touring and mountaineering at his family owned Whitecap Alpine Adventures, McGillivray Pass Lodge, BC. Passionate about the mountains and living an active life, Lars is immersed in backcountry skiing all winter long, from guided trips at his lodge to big mountain expeditions worldwide.

Q&A

• Favourite G3 Gear Tough one, a tie between Manhattan Skis & Alpinist Skins. Best all around pieces of equipment I own. Deal with all conditions incredibly well and are the married couple I love to hang out with. The true all mountain combination.
• Favourite Peak Black Tusk. Was the 1st mountain I climbed, with my Dad when I was 5. I was scared. I cried. Deep memories there.
• How'd you get started backcountry skiing I was born into it. I had no choice.
• Favourite Backcountry accomplishment Starting Whitecap and building it as a business.
• Best Backcountry Advice I always say to treat the snowpack as your girlfriend. Its all about relationship building.
• Skiing Bucket List To keep skiing for fun. Fun lines and fun times.
• I choose G3 because It is highly functional and solid equipment for what I do everyday during the winter. G3 is focused on bringing the best equipment to the backcountry and it is something I can rely on day in and day out. They go straight to the source for feedback and are constantly improving and evolving to make better products.