BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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General Talk
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2020-09-19We live in a digital age. Across the globe, ski communities connect through social media and sites like this one. News of building storms travels...replies0views1229
2020-09-19
2020-09-18Colorado is opening its newest ski resort this season, but patrons are going to miss out on an essential Colorado skiing experience: lift lines!...replies0views1096
2020-09-18
2020-09-17Our friends at Patagonia are once again using their reach and influence for the common good. Over the last decade, we have shared various...replies0views1198
2020-09-17
2020-09-16Chile is a place where the mountains meet the ocean, a place that offers the opportunity to ride spines and barrels within days of each...replies0views1229
2020-09-16
2020-09-15After unanimous approval by the board of directors, Mountain Equipment Co-op is to be acquired by Kingswood Capital Management, a...replies0views1247
2020-09-15
2020-09-142020 strikes again. In 2019 the Sea to Sky Gondolas cable was cut causing all of the cabins to fall to the ground halt all operations....replies0views2745
2020-09-14
2020-09-11Perhaps 2020 is turning the corner! Check out his clip for Silverton, CO USA - courtesy of...replies0views1139
2020-09-11
2020-09-09With all the fires blazing in the Northern Hemisphere right now, it seems appropriate to share some content that's equally as hot. Was...replies0views1228
2020-09-09
2020-09-07It's easy to get tied up in grades, the suffering or remoteness of climbing. At its surface climbing can appear like a sport for the macho and...replies0views1289
2020-09-07
2020-09-04Ahh, skiing deep powder. This is what every skier dreams about and what every resort highlights in their marketing campaigns. But skiing powder,...replies0views2272
2020-09-04
2020-09-04Its time to get stoked. With all the uncertainty headed into ski season 2020/2021, there is still room for good ol' fashion excitement about...replies0views1187
2020-09-04
2020-09-03Here is a great short film from Patagonia. Poetic narration and beautiful sights. It's also a good reminder that there are amazing...replies0views1448
2020-09-03
2020-09-02This morning I stumbled upon a teaser for a snowboard film which then lead to discovering a couple of other projects by the creator,...replies0views1139
2020-09-02
2020-09-01Well, someone has finally done it. The folks as Zoa Engineering are designing a portable rope tow system for use in the backcountry, or...replies0views4466
2020-09-01
2020-08-27hey hey! There are still a couple days left in the Ar'cteryx Climbing Academy (digital edition). I have already taken part in two of the...replies0views1159
2020-08-27
2020-08-26Since 1818, the Old Farmer's Almanac has been providing long-range weather predictions which are based on a mathematical and astronomical...replies0views1492
2020-08-26
2020-08-25With the days getting shorter and shorter, we inch closer to the days when ski and snowboard films start rolling out. While we know what to...replies0views1345
2020-08-25
2020-08-20Our local ski hill, Whitewater, has published their protocols for the 2020/2021 ski season. Kind of what you'd expect in a COVID world. Social...replies0views1637
2020-08-20
2020-08-19It's a good day to be Canadian! Or I guess most days it is... but when Last Frontier Heli Skiing is offering 50% off their heli ski...replies0views1416
2020-08-19
2020-08-18At last, the days are getting shorter. While the snow is not yet upon us, it's certainly on the horizon. With all the uncertainty...replies1views1221
2020-09-02
2020-08-17It should come as no surprise to anyone that this summer Canadians have been flocking to the mountains for local adventure. As a result, visitor...replies0views1377
2020-08-17
2020-08-14While not as well known as the popular Bowron Lakes paddle, Murtle Lake is a canoe only Lake which is located in Wells Grey Provincial Park. With...replies0views3208
2020-08-14
2020-08-13How did I miss this? Or did I not miss this and just not remember? Anyway...is it almost time for ski dreams. Regardless of what this season...replies0views1941
2020-08-13
2020-08-12Teton Gravity Research (TGR) has been at the forefront of action sports films and media for 25 years and have just released their latest and...replies0views1284
2020-08-12
2020-08-11A few weeks ago I shared the story of a 94 year old man who was still climbing in big mountains, this week we're going to see the flip...replies0views1168
2020-08-11
