BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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2018-12-25Happy Holidays everyone. Some of you may be visiting family and friends in non-mountainous regions of the world. If you need an excuse to take a...replies0views3537
2018-12-25
2018-12-24Happy Holidays! No doubt some of you are wondering what kind of gear Santa uses this time of year. Sliding down countless...replies0views1481
2018-12-24
2018-12-20Arc'teryx launched a "Gear Library" recently. The Gear Library provides customers with the tools and inspiration they need to...replies0views1386
2018-12-202018-12-19The Himalayan mountains are known as the roof of the world. The worlds tallest and deadliest mountain objectives lie within its ranges. Anyone who...replies0views1369
2018-12-19
2018-12-18Greg Hill is Canadian skier and someone who knows a thing or two about staying safe in the mountains. He’s played an instrumental role in...replies0views1786
2018-12-18
2018-12-17Ever wonder how a ski or snowboard company gets off the ground? Of course, every company will have a unique story, but Prior has partnered...replies0views1338
2018-12-17
2018-12-14Springtime, a forced transition between ski season and summer adventures. Passed the cloud of boredom that reign during the season, hides a...replies0views1975
2018-12-14
2018-12-13As we all beat our chests with the arrival of snow in the east and west, it's good to remember that sliding on snow is about having fun and...replies0views1291
2018-12-13
2018-12-11The news that Avalanche Canada received a $25 million boost from the Federal Government is a few weeks old now but it is worth mentioning simply...replies0views1170
2018-12-11
2018-12-10Hey you! Yeah, you! When was the last time you took an avalanche course? Maybe it's been a while, maybe you've just taken...replies0views1528
2018-12-10
2018-11-24This season's batch of ski films has dropped and one of the ones you shouldn't miss is Matchstick Production's 'ALL...replies0views1897
2018-11-24
2018-11-22Another instalment of the always enjoyable DPS Cinematic "The Shadow Campaign." This is Vol.5.5 and it's called The Photographer....replies0views1215
2018-11-22
2018-11-21By now you have certainly seen social media posts about how good the skiing in Rogers pass has been. We have been blessed with good early season...replies0views3144
2018-11-21
2018-11-20Faction has just dropped the Collective POV Series #1 - check it out here for some pre-season stoke and let us knwo what you think!replies0views2274
2018-11-20
2018-11-17Well, we've all made it another week towards the ski season; fine work everyone! Unfortunately, the snow here seems to be on the...replies0views1370
2018-11-17
2018-11-16This is a high-five out to all our brothers and sisters in eastern US and Canada. Looks like you've had a whack of snow and there's more...replies0views1219
2018-11-16
2018-11-15We all have moms. Here's a fun little video profiling two of them, intercut with footage of their daughters shredding. The premise is good:...replies0views1409
2018-11-15
2018-11-14It's a Wednesday night. There's nothing good on TV. If you know the reference, keep your socks on. Either way, if you're in...replies1views1422
2018-11-14
2018-11-14If you are a freeskier at heart who loves the backcountry and likes to get a little loose then you have certainly had your eye on the new Shift...replies0views1407
2018-11-14
2018-11-10Tobin Seagel is a skier from the South Coast of British Columbia who like to chase big lines: "Two years ago I set off the biggest avalanche...replies0views1348
2018-11-10
2018-11-07The Columbia River has always held my interest. I remember crossing a bridge in Golden just downstream from where the Columbia and Kicking Horse...replies0views2204
2018-11-07
2018-11-06Reports are starting to surface on the web of skiers and riders venturing out to gain some turns. The weather here in British Columbia has been up...replies1views1823
2018-11-07
2018-11-04Thinking this winter will be a cold and snowy one? Not according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). They are...replies0views1981
2018-11-04
2018-11-03Backcountry Skiing Canada got the low down on Columbia's new Outdry Extreme technology on a press trip last winter to Banff/Lake Louise where...replies0views2688
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2018-11-01Strongly recommend checking out this new site and resource if you are considering a tour in Japan's powder-blessed Hokkaido region. Found...replies2views2937
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