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2017-03-26FATMAP now includes several ski resorts in Europe, Canada, and the US. They provide detailed information in a unique 3D view that lets you...replies0views4588
2017-03-26
2017-03-25This months snow conditions have proved more and more what Bob Dylan has been singing about all these years, "The times they are a...replies0views1887
2017-03-25
2017-03-22The last week has been in your face obvious that the backcountry danger rating was through the roof. Literally, hundreds of size 3 to size 4...replies0views3526
2017-03-22
2017-03-20Snowboarding and skiing in the Japanese backcountry seems to be the dream these days, and Aline Bock and Lena...replies0views2016
2017-03-20
2017-03-18Drones have revolutionized today's ski videos in a big way. From drones in a professional crews to the hands of a hobbyist, the hum in the air...replies0views2603
2017-03-182017-03-17Does anybody recognize this pass?replies0views1777
2017-03-172017-03-16LOOKING FOR FEMALE SKIERS. Casting for non union Commercial. Vancouver Bc, Canada (Will pay travel cost's) Looking for FEMALE Stunt...replies0views1963
2017-03-16
2017-03-15Just look outside. Look at it! There's water dripping from your roof just outside your window, the snowbanks are beginning to brown and round....replies0views2407
2017-03-15
2017-03-14Two snowboarders were lucky to be scared, cold, tired and hungry rather than dead after spending part of the night in the bush Sunday. The two...replies0views2625
2017-03-14
2017-03-13There's always lots to think about before heading into the backcountry, and what better way to keep track than making a sort of...replies2views2551
2023-06-16
2017-03-12We're not sure how much of a description this really needs. Tristan Martin-Preney captures some incredibly high end soul shredding with a...replies0views2069
2017-03-12
2017-03-09Andrew McLean is a respected ski mountaineer and product developer. He also doesn't take himself too seriously (evidenced by the giant...replies0views2447
2017-03-09
2017-03-08Our current winter season has given us plenty of cold snow, followed by cool, clear periods and a generally straightforward snowpack. Periods of...replies0views2627
2017-03-08
2017-03-07For years many have ditched the crowds of lift lines, lift tickets and chairlifts to enjoy some time in the backcountry with friends. Now it is...replies0views2554
2017-03-072017-03-06Text: Julie Nieuwenhuys, Images: Caroline van 't Hoff A ski saga from Iceland Blue skies, screeching seagulls, crystal clear blue...replies0views2555
2017-03-06
2017-03-05Never pay full price for outdoor gear again. REDDYYETI gives you access to 50+ Outdoor Startups for the entire year at up to 40%...replies0views2535
2017-03-05
2017-03-04NEW RULES -- INTRODUCING THE BACKCOUNTRY SKIING CANADA/ARC'TERYX UPGRADE-YOUR-KIT COMP. We are giving away an Arc'teryx Tantalus jacket...replies13views3215
2017-03-25
2017-03-04Working at a heli ski lodge, I know that the #1 injury that takes down both guests and guides alike, especially in deep powder, is a knee injury....replies0views4234
2017-03-04
2017-03-02Below are winners #10, #11 and #12, we'll be announcing three more winners on Friday, so be sure to check back to see if you've won. If...replies1views2175
2017-03-02
2017-03-01Below are winners #7, #8 and #9, we'll be announcing three winners each day, so be sure to check back to see if you've won. If you see...replies0views2239
2017-03-01
2017-02-28Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Backcountry Skiing Canada tent at the 11th annual Whitewater Coldsmoke Powder Festival to enter the giveaway...replies1views2229
2017-03-03
2017-02-27Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Backcountry Skiing Canada tent at the 11th annual Whitewater Coldsmoke Powder Festival to enter the giveaway...replies0views2393
2017-02-27
2017-02-27Start your morning off right by watching Nick Russell surf through pow. This is his full part from the movie Aurora Boadealis from...replies0views1771
2017-02-27
2017-02-26I went out on a solo tour today to explore an area that I had not trekked to before. Av risk is currently LOW and I picked a route with low...replies0views2783
2017-02-26
2017-02-26Whistler based shredder Callum Pettit has been doing amazing things on skis, both in the resort and in the backcountry for years, but the fanfare...replies0views2174
2017-02-26