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    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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    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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    2066
    By skifreak
    2011-07-19
    Skiing Everest - the classic way.
    Skiing Everest - the classic way.
    2011-07-19
    By skifreak
    Staying on the Everest theme, this movie is a classic if you have not seen it before. There is actually an entire move on this guy skiing down the...
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    2670
    By skifreak
    2011-07-19
    Lhotse north face skiing
    Lhotse north face skiing
    2011-07-19
    By skifreak
    Some incredible footage from the fourth in a series of north Face sponsored expedition to ski Lhotse (Everests' neighbour). This is not our...
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    2117
    By skifreak
    2011-07-19
    Holy Chromo -- Rainer Rockslide
    Holy Chromo -- Rainer Rockslide
    2011-07-12
    By andrew
    Wow. Has everybody already seen this footage from Mount Rainier in Washington state end of June? Apparently this went across a pretty common...
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    2540
    By John Monks
    2011-07-14
    The MAN is taking away the ski lifts
    The MAN is taking away the ski lifts
    2011-07-12
    By hipsterandjane
    I remeber reading a post on here not so long ago, about how profitable the ski industry is projected to become in the next decade -but I just...
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    2079
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-07-12
    Skiing Southern Hemisphere
    Skiing Southern Hemisphere
    2011-07-11
    By vladrac
    Looking for a mid-summer skiing adventure down south? Checkout my summer skiing article from last year on biglines. Covers South America, New...
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    2247
    By vladrac
    2011-07-11
    Skiing hurts
    Skiing hurts
    2011-07-10
    By skifreak
    Some interesting stats on how dangerous skiing is (keep in mind these are for inbounds skiers in the USA). Notice how the trends seem to be going...
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    1969
    By skifreak
    2011-07-10
    Backcountry skiing in Ontario, please help.
    Backcountry skiing in Ontario, please help.
    2011-07-10
    By salanga
    Hi to all, I am so glad I found this website. I am moving to Toronto from Europe this October. I love mountains and snow, but as far as I...
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    By bensnow
    2017-10-23
    Backcountry Pond Skim Fail - MOVIE
    Backcountry Pond Skim Fail - MOVIE
    2011-07-07
    By
    Talk about a quick way to turn grapes into raisons? This makes for a better video knowing that he didn't make it and that it is not some...
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    2191
    By
    2011-07-07
    Summer Stoke
    Summer Stoke
    2011-07-06
    By
    We may be in the heat of it here in the Northern Hemisphere but down under they are enjoying a great winter season. If you have not been to New...
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    By
    2011-07-06
    One for the Road - Video
    One for the Road - Video
    2011-07-05
    By hipsterandjane
    Not sure why they release these trailers in June… I guess cause I watch them…  Another one of the big film makers starting to...
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    2103
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-07-12
    Happy Fourth of July, Neighbours (with a \
    Happy Fourth of July, Neighbours (with a \"u\")
    2011-07-02
    By andrew
    Seems like the massive snowpack is allowing for some turns in some locations in the US over the long weekend. Check this article out from the Wall...
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    2385
    By andrew
    2011-07-02
    Skiing in July
    Skiing in July
    2011-06-29
    By andrew
    So...anybody skiing on Canada Day? Fourth of July? Spill.
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    2389
    By andrew
    2011-07-01
    Big Dumps Mean Big Bucks
    Big Dumps Mean Big Bucks
    2011-06-28
    By crystaline
    One more reason to hit the Backcountry? This from, gasp, ESPN Action Sports Archive. Authored by Mike...
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    3597
    By crystaline
    2011-06-28
    Endless Winter photos
    Endless Winter photos
    2011-06-22
    By admin
    This post by regular contributor "Kevin" was filed away as a comment so I thought I would bring it out so it could get some deserved attention,...
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    2300
    By admin
    2011-06-22
    Oi! Check out our new video page
    Oi! Check out our new video page
    2011-06-22
    By andrew
    Now marching into a third season, it dawned on the Backcountry Skiing Canada team that life would be a lot easier--for everybody--if all the...
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    2109
    By andrew
    2011-06-22
    Huckleberry Hut on the Bonnington traverse - 8 new routes
    Huckleberry Hut on the Bonnington traverse - 8 new routes
    2011-06-19
    By admin
    We have just published 8 new routes in easy reach of Huckleberry hut, now you have even more reason to take on the Bonnington Traverse next...
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    3255
    By admin
    2011-06-19
    The Warren Miller Film is Ready - that means its almost ski season right?
    The Warren Miller Film is Ready - that means its almost ski season right?
    2011-06-18
    By hipsterandjane
    Pretty sick trailer. Was a little disapointed in last years, will be interesting to see if number 62 turns the corner.
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    2005
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-06-18
    Glen Plake advice - VIDEO
    Glen Plake advice - VIDEO
    2011-06-17
    By skifreak
    A few words of wisdom from skiing legend Glen Plake for all you aspiring videographers out there, he may just be onto something here. Maybe this...
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    2353
    By powder
    2011-06-18
    Ever wanted to ski the pow up at Fairy Meadow hut? Here's your chance.
    Ever wanted to ski the pow up at Fairy Meadow hut? Here's your chance.
    2011-06-16
    By crystaline
    This from alpineclubofcanada dot com. The lottery for the Fairy Meadow hut is closed and there are still plenty of spots available. Check it...
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    2756
    By crystaline
    2011-06-16
    Winter not over - snowing at K-pass (PHOTO)
    Winter not over - snowing at K-pass (PHOTO)
    2011-06-15
    By powder
    This has been the winter of all springs, it just never stops, currently at Kootenay Pass it is snowing and hard. Our trusted man in the Field Ryan...
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    2412
    By powder
    2011-06-15
    What's up with reggae and skiing/'boarding vids?
    What's up with reggae and skiing/'boarding vids?
    2011-06-15
    By andrew
    Here's something for all the knuckle-draggers out there. Donner Pass CA powfest--oldy but goody. Quick question: why do so many ski and...
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    2658
    By andrew
    2011-06-15
    Boulder-White Cloud Wilderness Traverse
    Boulder-White Cloud Wilderness Traverse
    2011-06-15
    By powder
    The largest unprotected area in the lower 48 states sits just south of the Canadian border in Idaho, it is being considered for protection and by...
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    3380
    By powder
    2011-06-15
    No snow? you can still ski     MOVIE
    No snow? you can still ski MOVIE
    2011-06-12
    By
    Sure the snow is going fast but that shouldn't stop you - ski all summer long...
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    2273
    By hipsterandjane
    2011-06-13
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