Comments on: Couloir Magazine — Who is Craig Dostie?

By: Lou

Lou — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:37:28 +0000

Hey Bryce, thanks for dropping by!

By: Bryce "Dudeman" Wilson

Bryce "Dudeman" Wilson — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:58:55 +0000

As a former employee and gear tester for Craig he’s an inspiring person to work for. Even more inspiring to ski or ride with. I’ll never forget topping out on a bluebird spring Shasta ski trip with Craig and a former editor at large Ben. reat trip fresh corn/powder turns absolute butter. The recycled pasta water for coffee water totally ripped:)LOL Craig a big howdey wherever you are. I look forward to teaching my wife some of the backcountry tips/tricks you instilled upon me. God Bless

By: Markus the worldsportler

Markus the worldsportler — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:40:17 +0000

Very nice story, I am a amateur “sportman” and just wanted to say that I really like when I find something “healthy” on the net! Keep the sport alive and good work too!

By: Matt Kinney

Matt Kinney — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:19:53 +0000

Looks like Ramer poles ..84-86..ish. Knee pads borrowed from a carpet layer.

Dostie best is yet to come..

By: Lou

Lou — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:43:17 +0000

Hi Tim, there seems to be two schools of thought on that and both are very legit in my opinion.

One group (myself, Dostie, others) likes the idea of more people in the sport first and foremost because we love it and like to share it, but also because we see benefits in increased participation such as better gear, lobby for land use issues, more partners to go with, etc. Those of us in business also like to see increased numbers because it helps grow our business, but that’s not the primary motivation. To be in the business of backcountry skiing usually means a financial sacrifice, so any increase in numbers only bandages the wound, rather than generating vast motivating sums of cash for publishers and such.

And of course there is the other side who feel growth is not necessary and even destructive. Or are simply ambivalent (as in, who cares?).

Does that answer your question?