BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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General Talk
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2019-02-11Missing the endless powder days we experienced last season? Yeah, me too... the upside is that all this high pressure has offered some...replies0views1227
2019-02-11
2019-02-06Want to win a pair of the sickest skis on the mountain? 4FRNT and Backcountry Skiing Canada have teamed up to give away a pair...replies1views6475
2019-02-22
2019-02-05On deep powder days how many times have you stopped mid run, in the forest, to take in your surroundings? Probably never right? Or at least...replies0views1718
2019-02-05
2019-02-04No one wants to be dangerous. Sure, there are always exceptions, but for the most part it is a word we associate with negativity. When we...replies0views1900
2019-02-04
2019-01-31Have you heard of Awayco? It's a company that has partnered with many gear brands (the latest is DPS skis) and distribution sites. The...replies0views1469
2019-01-31
2019-01-31Spent a week up at Valhalla Lodge this past December, here's the highlights!replies0views1338
2019-01-31
2019-01-30Kindred is a story about being the parents we daydream about being. Parents that have wild adventures, take risks and bring the family along for...replies0views1608
2019-01-30
2019-01-29It seems more often than not the first person to lay a skin track on the climb puts something in that is far too steep. This past weekend climbing...replies1views2015
2019-01-29
2019-01-28In Buddhism, there are 4 Noble Truths that relate to suffering and the Human Condition. Those of us who are backcountry enthusiasts may not...replies0views1278
2019-01-282019-01-23Make Space in Your Garage: Alpine Skiing Necessities As the new year sneakily drifts into its second month, it's easy to let our...replies0views1341
2019-01-23
2019-01-22I’ve never been the most flexible person so I’ve always found doing kick turns on the skin track rather awkward especially on tight...replies0views1337
2019-01-22
2019-01-18There's a new app in town! Ever wanted to go on an adventure but lack a little confidence getting into areas where you might get lost or run...replies0views1562
2019-01-18
2019-01-16"All of those meadows are there because the trees have been continuously taken out by avalanches and rockfall off the cliffs. Riding Side...replies0views8952
2019-01-16
2019-01-15I have a friend who has never had his skis tuned. He figures why bother tuning them when he doesn’t ski at ski areas very often and when he...replies0views2698
2019-01-15
2019-01-14Check out this 8 minute shreddit from the Whitefire crew as the hit the steeps in Sochi, Russia. Ryland Bell, Kael Martin, Andrew...replies0views1387
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2019-01-12With rising temperatures forecasted for the province, I get reminded that spring isn't all that far away. While I haven't exactly had my...replies0views1259
2019-01-12
2019-01-10Back for more, the DPS Cinematic team has a new release through its Shadow Campaign program—it's called Wallmapu. If you are curious as...replies0views1361
2019-01-10
2019-01-08Jacob Wester is a Swedish Freeskier who has appeared at the X Games and various slope style and big air competitions. When he first started skiing...replies0views1406
2019-01-08
2019-01-07Always wanted to ski at a backcountry lodge but thought you couldn't afford it? Now's your chance as we've got a deal for...replies0views1644
2019-01-07
2019-01-07Start your morning off watching Joe Lax shred some big lines in the Whistler area backcountry. Joe seems to like sharing his coastal...replies0views1261
2019-01-07
2019-01-05Corbet’s Couloir at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has long been known as the testing ground for skiers and snowboarders with...replies0views1467
2019-01-05
2019-01-02As someone who spends a whole bunch of time in the backcountry, I really like to geek out on my morning " Guy's Meeting". A...replies0views3321
2019-01-02
2019-01-01Here's another Red Bull film, something a little different and fun to start the new year with. Richard Permin wakes up to his alarm...replies0views1566
2019-01-01
2018-12-29Is this cool, ridiculous or something in between? I say the latter. Freerider and alpine skier, Jérémie Heitz, challenges Daron...replies0views1297
2018-12-292018-12-26As a skier, I have never had a personal interest in the Himalayas. I have enjoyed reading expedition alpine climbing to the worlds tallest...replies0views1643
2018-12-26
