BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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General Talk
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2020-03-28I am at a bit of a loss as to what to share today. Options seem either petty, irrelevant or heavy-handed. One thing that has given me solace is...replies0views1887
2020-03-28
2020-03-27Its grown obvious with the overwhelming amount of news focused on the developing pandemic that there is no more mental escape to the current...replies1views1178
2020-04-15
2020-03-24Avalanche Canada has made the difficult decision to issue our last forecast for the season on March 28th. The forecast will be valid until March...replies0views1167
2020-03-24
2020-03-24It seems that best practice for backcountry travel has changed in 2020. Turns out, the safest way to recreate in the backcountry these days...replies0views1676
2020-03-24
2020-03-20RMU, like many small brands, acts more like a family than a ski company in times like this. To help fight the economic impacts felt on mountain...replies0views1049
2020-03-20
2020-03-19I'm a sucker for The Fifty series from Cody Townsend. This particular episode sees Cody flying east to ski Mount Washington and Tuckerman...replies1views1212
2020-03-19
2020-03-03When I took my first AST course, I was 19 and was doing my first season as a ski bum in Whistler. It was great timing as I had begun to poke...replies1views1380
2020-03-19
2020-02-20We've reviewed a few accommodation options over the years and one of our faves is definitely Lodgen Lodge, between Nelson and Ymir....replies3views1008
2020-04-11
2020-02-19Welp, it's hump day. Hopefully you're able to out enjoying some fresh snow and sunshine, or at least one of the two. If not, that's...replies0views954
2020-02-19
2020-02-13Hello mountain world, I'm an artist living in Squamish, obsessed by the beauty of our BC mountain peaks, and compelled by the need to...replies1views1685
2020-03-11
2020-02-13Here's another good 'un from the Fifty Series and Cody Townsend. This time, he, and others, are hitting the Cold Fusion Coulior on...replies0views1035
2020-02-13
2020-02-12Backcountry Skiing Canada is once again a major sponsor of the upcoming Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Fest which runs February 21st - 23rd at...replies0views1478
2020-02-12
2020-01-31Forever relevant material and always worth a few laughs - check out Wasatch local Andrew McLean identify ten annoying mistakes skiers...replies1views4562
2020-11-06
2020-01-30Nikolai Schirmer is like a one-man content farm. Seems like he is always pushing the limits and having a great time. This new segment features him...replies0views1583
2020-01-30
2020-01-09Nikolai Schirmer proving once again that he's on top of his game in this video of a "day" in the Sunny Day Chute. Remarkably...replies0views1759
2020-01-09
2020-01-07Looking for a little inspiration to start the new year? How about watching an adaptive skier go full send into Corbet's Couloir? Below...replies0views1163
2020-01-07
2020-01-06This giveaway is now closed and a winner has been drawn. Thanks to all those who entered and congratulations go out to Bill Beavin for...replies0views11609
2020-01-06
2020-01-04Cody Townsend is back with another good 'un from his "The Fifty" video series. This time, he is paired with big wave surfer Ian...replies0views1467
2020-01-04
2020-01-02Finding our true North It is the last week of April and while most European skiers have stored their skis, the end of our ski season is nowhere...replies0views986
2020-01-02
2019-12-31Local snowmobilers are advancing the argument that backcountry skiers and snowmobilers can share the same terrain without conflict. Essentially...replies2views1481
2020-01-02
2019-12-31Turn after turn we gracefully glide through fluffy, dry powder between birches that look like a wintry jungle, every twig of their twisting...replies0views1331
2019-12-31
2019-12-29Is this your first time going skiing, the most important thing to learn is not how to ski but how to dress...replies0views1225
2019-12-29
2019-12-25Happy Holidays to all our Backcountry Skiing Canada Followers! Wishing you all a restful holiday season filled with family,...replies0views1153
2019-12-25
2019-12-24It's Christmas Eve, you're probably wondering who in their right mind wants to be talking about fitness resolutions when we should...replies0views883
2019-12-24
2019-12-20Directed by Katie Burrell, a comedian, Dream Job follows a average skier who desires to go pro - encountering actual pros along the way in an...replies0views1863
2019-12-20
