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2011-07-19
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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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2011-07-19
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2011-07-19
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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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2011-07-19
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2011-07-19
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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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2011-07-19
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2011-07-19
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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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skifreak
2011-07-19
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2011-07-12
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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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John Monks
2011-07-14
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2011-07-12
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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2011-07-12
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2011-07-11
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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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vladrac
2011-07-11
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2011-07-10
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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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skifreak
2011-07-10
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2011-07-10
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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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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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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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2011-07-05
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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2011-07-12
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2011-07-02
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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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andrew
2011-07-02
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2011-06-29
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andrew
So...anybody skiing on Canada Day? Fourth of July? Spill.
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andrew
2011-07-01
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2011-06-28
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crystaline
One more reason to hit the Backcountry? This from, gasp, ESPN Action Sports Archive. Authored by Mike...
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crystaline
2011-06-28
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2011-06-22
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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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2011-06-22
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2011-06-22
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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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andrew
2011-06-22
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2011-06-19
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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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2011-06-19
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2011-06-18
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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2011-06-18
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2011-06-17
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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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powder
2011-06-18
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2011-06-16
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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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crystaline
2011-06-16
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2011-06-15
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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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powder
2011-06-15
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2011-06-15
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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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andrew
2011-06-15
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2011-06-15
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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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powder
2011-06-15
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Sure the snow is going fast but that shouldn't stop you - ski all summer long...
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