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    It's snowing in Whistler!
    It's snowing in Whistler!
    2011-09-18
    By powder
    It my be only 6cm and way up at the Peak2Peak base station but it is still the first appearance of the glorious white stuff this fall and a sign...
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    By powder
    2011-09-18
    The Bitch is Back! MSP's new film - Movie
    The Bitch is Back! MSP's new film - Movie
    2011-09-17
    By hipsterandjane
    Not sure if anyone posted this one yet, but the world premiere of this film is in Boulder CO tonight so seems fitting to have it up here...
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    By hipsterandjane
    2011-09-17
    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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    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...
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    4206
    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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    2327
    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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    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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    2011-09-08
    Tree well Dangers - time to think about it? -VIDEO
    Tree well Dangers - time to think about it? -VIDEO
    2011-09-08
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    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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    2466
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    2450
    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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    2625
    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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    2058
    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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    3214
    By powder
    2011-08-24
    Backcountry skiing in the Andes of Argentina
    2011-08-23
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    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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    2316
    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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    2069
    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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    2606
    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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    1980
    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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    2722
    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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    2755
    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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    4528
    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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    3826
    By
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