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2019-11-28Patagonia has done it again. They are making it to easy to donate to your favourite enviro group in the name of a loved one, and, to top it...replies0views1022
2019-11-282019-11-26Hi guys, I am looking for some advice. I am a student at Cestar College in Toronto. We are planning a trip as a part of our nature club...replies1views953
2019-11-26
2019-11-25Bryan Iguchi is a Jackson Hole local who has been riding professionally since the 90's. He's known for his smooth style and has...replies0views1168
2019-11-25
2019-11-24True nðrŧ is a new company that designs and manufacturer outdoor gear with a conscience and now you can get that gear at substantial savings....replies0views1366
2019-11-24
2019-11-2244 Resorts. 88 Days of Skiing. $199 (Before December 1st). The latest in conglomerate ski passes features some of North America's...replies0views1352
2019-11-22
2019-11-19The mountain passes are getting some snow this week and the webcams on the local hill are showing signs of winter. It shouldn't be too long...replies0views1308
2019-11-19
2019-11-17And lo, the seasons did change to winter. Tall mountains be-dusted with layers of the finest crystallized water, winds that blast through to...replies0views1534
2019-11-17
2019-11-15Have the right nutrition for a full day in the backcountry can take months, maybe years of trial and error. Whether you're eating pure...replies1views2418
2019-11-17
2019-11-14It's always fun to keep track of the highly-productive and fun-seeking Nikolai Schirmer. He has shot and skied across the globe. This short...replies0views1237
2019-11-14
2019-11-13What counts most for serious skiers is powder and lots of it, followed closely by lack of competition for said powder. Next on the list would be a...replies0views1855
2019-11-13
2019-11-12I saw this clip being shared on Facebook today and couldn't pass up sharing at again here. It's one thing to crash while skiing, we've...replies1views1874
2019-11-25
2019-11-09Book and stay 7 nights at Eldorado Cabin. Ski the South Chilcotins, and reminisce at days end in the well equipped cabin or wood fired...replies0views1985
2019-11-092019-11-08Opening days at more than a few North American resorts are just around the corner; wax your skis and buy those new goggles now! This year...replies1views1068
2019-11-13
2019-11-06There are two types of people in the backcountry skiing world. People who will ski in Rogers Pass this winter and people who wish they were skiing...replies0views1637
2019-11-06
2019-11-03I just noticed that Cody Townsend's The Fifty videologue is continuing this year as well. Good news! Cody has a great self-deprecating,...replies0views2050
2019-11-03
2019-11-03You've taken the time to find this website, so it sounds as though you have booked or are at least on the brink of booking your next ski...replies0views1133
2019-11-03
2019-10-31A cool new "feature-length" flick just out from Patagonia. It may not have much to do with backcountry skiing but it's very...replies0views3442
2019-10-31
2019-10-29Earlier this fall we posted the trailer for the new Salomon film 7 Stages of Blank. Last week the full film was released at it's currently...replies0views1891
2019-10-29
2019-10-26It would be fair to say that gap years have really come into their own over recent years. In fact, in comparison to a couple of decades ago, the...replies0views1195
2019-10-26
2019-10-24The best of Rogers Pass and Revelstoke. Season 2019 was all about skiing in the alpine (I've never seen so many bluebird days!) so we hit it...replies0views1140
2019-10-24
2019-10-23Hey you, yeah you. It's Wednesday. For most, it's the halfway point between the dreaded Monday morning and the oh so sweet Friday...replies0views1182
2019-10-23
2019-10-22Dream Job is definitely a unique take on the ski film genre. This film comes to us from Colleen Genteman and is a comedy documentary about women...replies0views1635
2019-10-22
2019-10-21The first known attempt of the Spearhead Traverse was in 1954, and it was not successfully completed until ten years later when it took 9...replies0views1185
2019-10-21
2019-10-20Another mind bending FWT season is expected with world’s top freeriders slated to compete in 2020. The Freeride World Tour this week...replies0views1571
2019-10-202019-10-18Hey there, Got it booked for Feb (first time planning this far in advanced, feels weird) and read that shuttling from Castlegar is...replies3views796
2019-11-11