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General Talk
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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...replies0views2033
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...replies0views1277
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...replies0views1216
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...replies0views1277
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...replies0views1765
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...replies0views1269
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...replies0views1664
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...replies3views883
2019-11-11
2019-10-18For those who track the weather a bit more aggressively than your average skier, you'll be pleased to discover the 2019-2020 winter outlooks...replies0views1436
2019-10-18
2019-10-17Just when you thought Arc'teryx couldn't do anything cooler, they introduce Arc'teryx trips. These small group trips are available for...replies0views959
2019-10-17
2019-10-16In 2018, Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison completed the first ski descent of the 27,940-foot Lhotse, the fourth-highest mountain in the world. This...replies0views2110
2025-07-23
2019-10-15When I was 12 and skiing with my buddies we loved to rip around our local mountain looking for any little lips or drops we could pop off of. If...replies0views1523
2019-10-15
2019-10-14Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for in this beautiful part of the world. The abundance of backcountry...replies1views1181
2019-11-13
2019-10-13The 2nd Annual Icelantic Women’s Weekend will take place February 27 – March 1, 2020 in Kimberley, BC. The Icelantic Women’s...replies0views1746
2025-07-232019-10-10Hi there, I am Justin. I am looking for some suggestions. I study at Cestar High School, Toronto. As a part of our extracurricular activities,...replies0views909
2019-10-10
2019-10-09The advancement of technology means that the cost to produce unique quality cinematography has dropped from $2000 an hour for a helicopter to...replies0views1528
2019-10-09
2019-10-07La Grave is a community nestled into the Hautes-Alpes in France where big mountain skiing is accessed via a closed, two stage, pulsed...replies0views1617
2019-10-07
2019-10-05The five-stop tour featuring the most exciting freeride venues on the planet is back at Kicking Horse Golden BC - February 6-12 2020 Famous for...replies0views1373
2019-10-05
2019-10-03Are people feeling a little out of shape in the shoulder season or is it just me? There are all kinds of training videos on the web but this one I...replies0views1280
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2019-10-02After massive snowfalls in Southern BC, it's officially just fine to start drooling over the upcoming season. Pre-season is all about fanning...replies1views1823
2023-08-03
2019-10-01Check out this short video of Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Ian McIntosh and their buddy Christina Lustenberger ripping some spring time couloirs on the...replies0views1377
2019-10-01
2019-09-29Sponsored content: As someone who has never taken to the slopes, it could be argued that there are more than a few misconceptions doing the...replies0views1099
2019-09-29
2019-09-27Stone's Throw is DPS's new Cinematic Film by Sweetgrass Productions, featuring Dash Longe, in association with Ski City, Stio, and Tender...replies0views1349
2019-09-27
2019-09-26In terms of "serial" content, I am a big fan of Cody Townsend's "The Fifty," and anything DPS Cinematic and Salomon TV...replies0views1101
2019-09-26
2019-09-25The new Kicking Horse Pass, Day Tripping Guide Book is in stock and for sale in our store here. It is a modern backcountry ski guide for...replies0views1680
2019-09-25
