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      Frost Warning - That means its time to start watching Ski Movies again - Video
      Frost Warning - That means its time to start watching Ski Movies again - Video
      2011-09-16
      By yukidaisuki
      Salomon FreeSki TV has put out some real cool little movies since they started it 4 years ago, season 5 starts in October – here is the...
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      1869
      By yukidaisuki
      2011-09-16
      SKi Porn at it's best - MOVIE
      SKi Porn at it's best - MOVIE
      2011-09-14
      By skifreak
      This is ski porn at it's best, just in time for some late summer/early fall stoke. That Pow is Deep – can't wait. ever ridden...
      replies
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      4165
      By DussaultInc
      2011-10-08
      Roner's take on Chile - funny Video
      Roner's take on Chile - funny Video
      2011-09-12
      By Zorba
      Here's an entertaining vid from Erik Roner on his recent Chile trip. Massive backflip into the coolest pool in the world? Gnarly...anyone make...
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      2292
      By Zorba
      2011-09-12
      BODE MILLER'S TRAINING REGIMENT - MOVIE
      BODE MILLER'S TRAINING REGIMENT - MOVIE
      2011-09-09
      By
      So how does Bode Miller do it? How does he prepare for the ski season? more than likely  just like you and I minus the two physiotherapists...
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      3117
      By
      2011-09-09
      Why do a pair of skis cost $1000, watch this to find out - MOVIE
      Why do a pair of skis cost $1000, watch this to find out - MOVIE
      2011-09-08
      By
      Black Diamond just produced this vid to show all the work that goes into building a pair of skis - no wonder they cost a thousand bucks a...
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      1943
      By
      2011-09-08
      Tree well Dangers - time to think about it? -VIDEO
      Tree well Dangers - time to think about it? -VIDEO
      2011-09-08
      By
      Tree wells are a real danger (speaking from experience) so have a look at this vid and put it in the back of your head for when the season starts....
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      2426
      By
      2011-09-08
      SUP - off season training video
      2011-09-07
      By Zorba
      What have you been doing to train in the off season? In addition to a rediculous amount of biking, I've taken up stand up paddleboarding (SUP)...
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      2048
      By Zorba
      2011-09-07
      Art of Flight drop-in teaser
      2011-09-07
      By Zorba
      Sick drop in by John Jackson in the Art of Flight movie coming soon...
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      2111
      By Zorba
      2011-09-07
      Powderwhore Breaking Trail - MOVIE
      Powderwhore Breaking Trail - MOVIE
      2011-09-07
      By snosnob
      The folks at powderwhore have just released a littel bit-o-pre-season stoke and it does not dissapoint - looking forward to the feature length...
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      2081
      By snosnob
      2011-09-07
      Fernie Alpine Resort goes to 3,550'
      Fernie Alpine Resort goes to 3,550'
      2011-09-01
      By admin
      It's official after much rumour and speculation, Fernie Alpine Resort is adding in a new chair. It will launch their vertical to 3,550'...
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      8775
      By Chip Board
      2011-09-16
      Skiings best Fails - MOVIE
      Skiings best Fails - MOVIE
      2011-08-29
      By
      If you are into watching others fail miserably then this is a good compilation - and there are some great classics in the mx:
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      2199
      By
      2011-08-29
      Whistler Stoke from Sherpas Cinema - MOVIE
      Whistler Stoke from Sherpas Cinema - MOVIE
      2011-08-28
      By admin
      The folks at Whistler are getting everyone in the mood for some skiing with their release of this new teaser, even though it is still 30 degrees...
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      2422
      By admin
      2011-08-28
      Mica Heliskiing offers Heli assisted backcountry skiing
      Mica Heliskiing offers Heli assisted backcountry skiing
      2011-08-25
      By admin
      Can't afford heli skiing but love the idea of a first class lodge to base your next backcountry skiing adventure out of? Then consider Mica...
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      2579
      By admin
      2011-08-25
      New Zealand ski season going off
      New Zealand ski season going off
      2011-08-24
      By powder
      In what seesms to be a continuation of the incredible 2011/2011 season we had here in North America, New Zealand is reporting a banner year for...
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      By powder
      2011-08-24
      Skiing Participation and Sales Trends looking good
      Skiing Participation and Sales Trends looking good
      2011-08-24
      By powder
      Backcountry skiing is not broken out in these charts but it looks like skiing overall has had a healthy growth while still kicking snowboardings...
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      3176
      By powder
      2011-08-24
      Backcountry skiing in the Andes of Argentina
      2011-08-23
      By
      We may be in the thick of summer here but on the other side of the world it's pow-time:
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      2267
      By snosnob
      2011-08-24
      Planning a Trip to Japan for some pow?
      Planning a Trip to Japan for some pow?
      2011-08-20
      By hipsterandjane
      I was just cleaning out my bookmarks on my browser and cam accross SnowJapan.com.  It is a forum and member based site that I used when I was...
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      2025
      By hipsterandjane
      2011-08-20
      El Nino, La Nina - what is in store for us in 2011/2012 season?
      El Nino, La Nina - what is in store for us in 2011/2012 season?
      2011-08-18
      By skifreak
      Found this rather crude map on-line, mind you it was from a reputable weather site. So what does it all mean? Looks like our epic season of last...
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      3
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      2569
      By
      2011-08-22
      ALL.I.Can - Video
      2011-08-04
      By hipsterandjane
      I have been a little critical on some of the trailers of the big production ski films that have come out over the summer, but I am pumped for this...
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      1950
      By hipsterandjane
      2011-08-04
      North Face Explore Fund, now in Canada - eh?
      North Face Explore Fund, now in Canada - eh?
      2011-08-04
      By admin
      The North Face has just announced that they are allocating up to $100,000 towards the Canadian version of the successful 'Explore Fund'....
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      2679
      By admin
      2011-08-04
      Mt. Temple North Face - MOVIE
      Mt. Temple North Face - MOVIE
      2011-08-04
      By skifreak
      This is not a backcountry ski video or even a ski video but it is a beautifully shot and produced video of a climb on the north face of Mount...
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      2720
      By kevin
      2011-08-04
      Helmet use is up, but in the backcountry is it a different story?
      Helmet use is up, but in the backcountry is it a different story?
      2011-08-01
      By skifreak
      At local ski resorts it is now a sea of helmets in any given lift line. The National SKi Area Association reported that last season helmet...
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      3
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      4487
      By kevin
      2011-08-04
      2011/2012 winter season weather predictions
      2011/2012 winter season weather predictions
      2011-07-25
      By
      Some promising weather predictions for 2011/2012.... Long Range Winter Weather Forecast 2011-2012 La Niña cools the equatorial seas...
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      3788
      By
      2011-07-25
      1962 - the first airbag?
      1962 - the first airbag?
      2011-07-19
      By admin
      1962 was a long time ago but even then they had some innovative ideas, why avoid avalanches when party balloons will save you. Not sure how the...
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      0
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      2156
      By admin
      2011-07-19
      Dual Snowbaords - twice the geek factor
      Dual Snowbaords - twice the geek factor
      2011-07-19
      By skifreak
      This has got to be one of the dumbest things I have seen in a long time. I am pretty sure we did this back in the 80's with two cafeteria...
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      0
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      2034
      By skifreak
      2011-07-19
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