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    Ski the Cascade Volcanoes
    Ski the Cascade Volcanoes
    2019-04-06
    By Sarah Jakober
    Spring skiing season is upon us - or as some in the PNW call it: volcano season! There are a number of classic ski ascents and descents to be had...
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    By Sarah Jakober
    2019-04-06
    Fifth Annual JP Auclair Memorial Returns to Whistler
    Fifth Annual JP Auclair Memorial Returns to Whistler
    2019-03-22
    By Sarah Jakober
    The 5th Annual JP Auclair Memorial will be held April 10-11, 2019, at Whistler Blackcomb. The event will be hosted by Apline Initiatives, a...
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    By Sarah Jakober
    2019-03-22
    Spearhead Huts progress update
    Spearhead Huts progress update
    2017-10-20
    By admin
    As most of us already know, the Spearhead Traverse located just outside the boundary of Whistler-Blackcomb Resort will soon have a few new huts...
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    By Sarah Jakober
    2019-03-16
    Cayoosh Pass Duffey current conditions
    Cayoosh Pass Duffey current conditions
    2017-02-17
    By Lee Lau
    Million Dollar Couloir in Cayoosh had cold quadruple blow cold smoke. Glacier must have kept things cold. Perfect for Herschel backpacks and...
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    2293
    By Lee Lau
    2017-02-17
    Any recent trips to the Coquihalla?
    2016-12-29
    By Alan Milnes
    Wondering if anyone has been up on the Coquihalla in the past few weeks of 2016.  Bag loads of snow have fallen up there and I am thinking...
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    2793
    By Alan Milnes
    2017-01-07
    The Callaghan's Thick!
    The Callaghan's Thick!
    2016-11-25
    By Callaghan Country
    Over four and a half feat and counting at the lodge! Alexander Falls is blanketed!
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    By Callaghan Country
    2016-11-25
    Whistler Snow Report - Dec 2nd 2014
    2014-12-02
    By emilyanthem
    Like many places in the province, we've had way less snow than usual here in Whistler. Whistler and Blackcomb mountains are both open with a...
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    By emilyanthem
    2014-12-02
    Sea to Sky Gondola Opening offers up new terrain for backcountry skiers
    Sea to Sky Gondola Opening offers up new terrain for backcountry skiers
    2014-05-21
    By skifreak
    The Sea To Sky Gondola recently opened its doors to the public offering up rides into the alpine above Squamish BC. Although there is no ski...
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    By H
    2014-10-14
    Women survives tree well against the odds
    Women survives tree well against the odds
    2014-04-11
    By skifreak
    Christine Newman, stuck in a Garibaldi Park tree well overnight, is in recovery after four hours of continuous CPR. Photo: BONNY...
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    By skifreak
    2014-04-11
    Never Give Up (Video) Soap Box Comp
    Never Give Up (Video) Soap Box Comp
    2014-04-01
    By mikecyclone
    This is on of thoes magic day when wall went well the batteries on the camera did not die and one of my friends just told her story and I captured...
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    By mikecyclone
    2014-04-01
    Just No Words (Video) Soap Box Comp
    Just No Words (Video) Soap Box Comp
    2014-04-01
    By mikecyclone
    This idea came to me and I have not seen any thing on the internet as of yet. I don't want to give it away but it makes me smile ever time I...
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    By mikecyclone
    2014-04-01
    SOAP BOX COMP - Skiing The Skyline Divide
    SOAP BOX COMP - Skiing The Skyline Divide
    2014-02-28
    By mikecyclone
      Hope you liked the last video A Backcountry Skiers Observations I know it was a bit long but learning to cut cut cut. This video I filmed...
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    By mikecyclone
    2014-02-28
    SOAP BOX COMP - A Backcountry Skiers Observations
    SOAP BOX COMP - A Backcountry Skiers Observations
    2014-02-26
    By mikecyclone
    You know backcountry skying is like nothing else. There is so many things that go through your mind so this video is what I see and think all...
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    By mikecyclone
    2014-02-26
    SOAP BOX COMP Bt Baker Ski Adventure
    SOAP BOX COMP Bt Baker Ski Adventure
    2014-01-29
    By mikecyclone
    It is early july and we think it would be really cool to have a mid summer ski on the corn snow from the top of Mt Baker. A weather window had...
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    By mikecyclone
    2014-01-29
    Around Logan - Movie
    Around Logan - Movie
    2013-11-23
    By admin
    Mount Logan is the worlds largest mountain by volume and this video shows incredible 360 degree views while ski traverseing 240km around its base....
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    By 2wheeler
    2013-12-02
    4th Annual Vancouver Island Backcountry Festival
    4th Annual Vancouver Island Backcountry Festival
    2013-10-18
    By jerrett
    We've got the dates locked down for this years Vancouver Island Backcountry festival... Feb 8/9!We had an amazing time last year and it went...
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    By jerrett
    2013-10-18
    Mountain Wind - Victoria peak - South Face Vancouver Isl --- Mount Gimli - NE Buttress - Valhalla
    2013-09-30
    By Mountainwind
    Hello everyone, I've recently started a blog detailing mainly Vancouver Island Mountaineering locations.  So far, I have a post about...
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    2996
    By Powrider
    2014-10-08
    Whitewater Rafting Expedition, Chilko, Chilcotin, Fraser Rivers
    Whitewater Rafting Expedition, Chilko, Chilcotin, Fraser Rivers
    2013-08-07
    By Robin Hartikainen
    In summer there are many ways to experience the outdoors as we all wait for snow.  A lot of people are out exploring mountains, hiking around...
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    By Powder Creek Lodge
    2013-08-08
    Whitehorse skiers describe surviving B.C. avalanche - VIDEO
    Whitehorse skiers describe surviving B.C. avalanche - VIDEO
    2013-04-07
    By shredr
    Three skiers were swept down a mountain under 2 metres of snow a few weeks ago and this is their story: Two Whitehorse skiers who...
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    By shredr
    2013-04-07
    COMP - First Time out in the Back Country
    COMP - First Time out in the Back Country
    2013-03-01
    By klondike
    This season marked the start of the something I have always wanted to try: backcountry skiing or more appropriately back country snowboarding. I...
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    By klondike
    2013-03-01
    For those who missed the Cain Backcountry festival..
    For those who missed the Cain Backcountry festival..
    2013-02-28
    By jerrett
    Here are a couple good articles that summarized the...
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    2448
    By jerrett
    2013-02-28
    COMP - Mountains, Fresh Snow, and Sunshine (maybe a little history too)
    COMP - Mountains, Fresh Snow, and Sunshine (maybe a little history too)
    2013-02-28
    By klondike
    To most, Carcross represents a last glimpse into the gold rush days. When men and women toiled for gold and did strange things under the midnight...
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    By klondike
    2013-02-28
    The Hankin-Evelyn Model
    The Hankin-Evelyn Model
    2013-02-12
    By vladrac
    Smithers' unique backcountry experience After several years of winter road trips that followed the East-West highways (the most travelled...
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    4215
    By Red PeeKay
    2013-02-12
    Rubble Creek Access to Garibaldi Park
    Rubble Creek Access to Garibaldi Park
    2013-01-22
    By emilyanthem
    As of Jan 22, the Rubble Creek access trail to Garibaldi Park is in pretty good shape considering the week long temperature inversion and no new...
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    3042
    By admin
    2013-01-22
    Mt Currie Pencil Chute, without the Heli
    Mt Currie Pencil Chute, without the Heli
    2013-01-22
    By emilyanthem
    Temperature inversion and low avalanche danger up to the alpine… it's a good week to live in the Coast Mountains. Here are some pics...
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    By nomad
    2014-07-01
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