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November 17, 2018Well, we've all made it another week towards the ski season; fine work everyone! Unfortunately, the snow here seems to be on the shallower side, so preseason turns are limited to small...
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November 16, 2018This is a high-five out to all our brothers and sisters in eastern US and Canada. Looks like you've had a whack of snow and there's more on the way. This is good news for skiers and, if...
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November 15, 2018We all have moms. Here's a fun little video profiling two of them, intercut with footage of their daughters shredding. The premise is good: two mom's get together to drink margaritas...
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November 14, 2018It's a Wednesday night. There's nothing good on TV. If you know the reference, keep your socks on. Either way, if you're in Nelson, come on down to the Civic Theater tonight for...
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November 14, 2018If you are a freeskier at heart who loves the backcountry and likes to get a little loose then you have certainly had your eye on the new Shift binding. As a backcountry skier, an old park rat and...
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November 13, 2018Lately we've been posting a lot of stoke in anticipation of winter which is just around the corner. For the many people skinning up Whitewater this past weekend winter is already here! Right...
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November 11, 2018Navigation Skills for Backcountry Touring Clinics Offered Nov. 25th & Dec. 1st An introductory clinic covering the basics of mountain navigation with local and established ACMG...
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November 10, 2018Tobin Seagel is a skier from the South Coast of British Columbia who like to chase big lines: "Two years ago I set off the biggest avalanche I’ve ever seen. The crown was over six...
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November 9, 2018We have a timely review for you. If you are consider a new 4-season sleeping bag to accompany you on your ski=touring adventures this winter, consider the Therm=a=rest Oberon. It's a...
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November 8, 2018The new Rab Zero G Jacket is a lightweight minimalist down jacket that weighs little more than 300 grams and packs down slightly larger than that of a can of soda. While the Zero G Jacket is light...
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November 7, 2018The Columbia River has always held my interest. I remember crossing a bridge in Golden just downstream from where the Columbia and Kicking Horse river meet in mid-2010. It was my first time out...
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November 6, 2018Reports are starting to surface on the web of skiers and riders venturing out to gain some turns. The weather here in British Columbia has been up and down on the temperature charts but it seems...
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November 5, 2018Ski season has already begun in parts of North America so perhaps it's time to start thinking about booking a hut-to-hut ski traverse? Most of the Alpine Club of Canada huts book up early so...
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November 4, 2018Thinking this winter will be a cold and snowy one? Not according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). They are forecasting that three-quarters of the United States will...
