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      Salomon Freeski TV: Cham POW!
      Salomon Freeski TV: Cham POW!
      2016-01-06
      By Chasing snowflakes
      Salomon freeski tv has been my favorite ongoing web series for many years. Every year they manage to come up with new ideas or new destinations...
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      By Chasing snowflakes
      2016-01-06
      Cross Country Splitboarding
      Cross Country Splitboarding
      2016-01-05
      By KootPow
      My girlfriend is an avid cross-country skier and although I have never done it with the proper equipment, I seized an opportunity to join her on...
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      4947
      By KootPow
      2016-01-05
      Just how good has December been?
      Just how good has December been?
      2015-12-30
      By Chasing snowflakes
      This last month has consisted of the best skiing conditions I have every had. It seems like deep cold snow just hasn't stopped for about 4...
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      2012
      By Chasing snowflakes
      2015-12-30
      Win a VIP pass to experience Salomon and Atomic's Mountain Academy
      Win a VIP pass to experience Salomon and Atomic's Mountain Academy
      2015-12-29
      By admin
      Salomon and Atomic have released a new on-line learning environment called "Mountain Academy". While this does not aim to replace formal avalanche...
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      2303
      By admin
      2016-01-02
      The White Room
      The White Room
      2015-12-28
      By KootPow
      The white room is one of those magical places you can find when the snow conditions and temperature are just right. Whether you find yourself...
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      2704
      By KootPow
      2015-12-28
      The Whitewater Movie -- 40 Years
      The Whitewater Movie -- 40 Years
      2015-12-26
      By admin02
      'hope everyone is surviving the holidays and getting in some good tours. Here'a a movie celebrating the 40 th anniversary of our local...
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      1944
      By admin02
      2015-12-26
      Coquihala Lakes Ridge
      2015-12-24
      By Snowkanagan Powder Hound
      Conditions up at the Coquihala Summit Rec Area are about as good as they can possibly get.  On 23-Dec there was approx. 30cm of powder snow...
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      1912
      By Snowkanagan Powder Hound
      2016-01-06
      East coast remains mostly closed.
      East coast remains mostly closed.
      2015-12-23
      By Chasing snowflakes
        Christmas is a time where we gather with those we love and are thankful for our families and all the great things we have in our lives. I...
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      1573
      By Chasing snowflakes
      2015-12-23
      Forty Years Young
      Forty Years Young
      2015-12-18
      By KootPow
      When I arrived in Nelson, BC seven years ago I had the time of my life skiing the local ski hill. It was unlike any other I had been to, the...
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      1638
      By KootPow
      2015-12-18
      Bear attacks ice climber
      Bear attacks ice climber
      2015-12-16
      By Chasing snowflakes
      You may have heard of the grizzly that attacked an ice climber last week but the location of the attack is pretty surprising . Greg Boswell was...
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      1926
      By Chasing snowflakes
      2015-12-16
      Jumbo Wild -- The Movement. Now available for rent/purchase through iTunes and more
      Jumbo Wild -- The Movement. Now available for rent/purchase through iTunes and more
      2015-12-12
      By admin02
      If you missed seeing the Sweetgrass Productions/Patagonia flick "Jumbo Wild" in theatres, you can now see it in your living room. It was released...
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      1402
      By admin02
      2015-12-12
      W H 2 Opener
      W H 2 Opener
      2015-12-11
      By KootPow
      Opening day at any ski resort is a magical time. The energy, the stoke, the high fives in the lift lines, the familiar faces from winters past. I...
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      1555
      By KootPow
      2015-12-11
      Fade to Winter -- Movie Friday Night at the Capital Theater in Nelson
      Fade to Winter -- Movie Friday Night at the Capital Theater in Nelson
      2015-12-10
      By admin02
      Our "fade" has been pretty abrupt but no matter, check out the movie tomorrow night in downtown Nelson at the Capital Theatre. Two screenings at 7...
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      1641
      By admin02
      2015-12-10
      Salomon Freeski TV:Bella Coola
      Salomon Freeski TV:Bella Coola
      2015-12-09
      By Chasing snowflakes
      If Bella Coola wasn't already on your list this below video will illustrate exactly why it should be. No words required, just big ice, big...
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      1811
      By Chasing snowflakes
      2015-12-09
      Sol Mountain Lodge Opening Week
      Sol Mountain Lodge Opening Week
      2015-12-08
      By Chasing snowflakes
      I was fortunate enough to help out with the opening festivities .... I mean the hard work to open Sol Mountain lodge for this upcoming season....
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      1682
      By Chasing snowflakes
      2015-12-08
      Cool new 360 views from Mammut
      Cool new 360 views from Mammut
      2015-12-06
      By admin02
      I know..everyone is out skiing so no-one will see this. I'll keep it brief. Mammut has put together a series called project360. If you can get...
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      1727
      By admin02
      2015-12-06
      The Draw
      The Draw
      2015-12-04
      By KootPow
      It always baffles me how many random people I run into while ski touring under the stars, especially during a full moon. When the stars align and...
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      1473
      By KootPow
      2015-12-04
      Vermont Backcountry Alliance -- T-Bar films' film
      Vermont Backcountry Alliance -- T-Bar films' film
      2015-12-03
      By admin02
      oh....excuse me....I am a little distracted because it's PUKING outside. On to the VBA. 'great to see a short film that tells a bit of a...
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      1501
      By admin02
      2015-12-03
      New flick from 4FRNT
      New flick from 4FRNT
      2015-12-02
      By admin02
      The 4FRNT team just released a short film featuring Kye Petersen, Wiley Miller, David Wise, Eric Hjorleifson, Thayne Rich and Cam Riley. Thanks to...
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      1548
      By admin02
      2015-12-02
      Is there a trend developing with lower snow packs year over year?
      Is there a trend developing with lower snow packs year over year?
      2015-11-30
      By skifreak
      Is there a trend?  It’s a little early to say that.  The recent dry period is quite acute, but compare to the 1985-1992 period...
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      1803
      By skifreak
      2015-11-30
      A message for sledders!
      A message for sledders!
      2015-11-29
      By one4adventure
      Slow the F ** * down on the highways!!Yesterday on the TCH 5 out of 5 trucks pulling sleds or with sleds on their decks blew passed me doing at...
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      1855
      By one4adventure
      2015-11-30
      Van Charles Artwork
      Van Charles Artwork
      2015-11-27
      By KootPow
      Curtis Van Charles Sorensen is a Contemporary Canadian Landscape Artist and backcountry enthusiast. His uplifting, inspirational artwork promotes...
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      1834
      By KootPow
      2015-11-27
      BD TV -- Episode 3. A simple machine --VIDEO
      BD TV -- Episode 3. A simple machine --VIDEO
      2015-11-26
      By admin02
      This third installment from Black Diamond is another example of excellent storytelling that's light years beyond ski porn. Think of the...
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      1637
      By admin02
      2015-11-26
      Melting: Last Race to the Pole - VIDEO
      Melting: Last Race to the Pole - VIDEO
      2015-11-25
      By skifreak
      You wouldn't know it judging by the cold snap that currently has BC in it's grips, but global warming is an issue that is affecting our...
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      1902
      By skifreak
      2015-11-25
      The Snowkanagan Is Living Up To Its Name
      2015-11-23
      By Snowkanagan Powder Hound
      Rarely mentioned among BC's world reknown ski locales like Revy, Red Mountain, Whitewater, Kicking Horse and a little resort that begins with...
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      3
      views
      2010
      By Snowkanagan Powder Hound
      2015-11-24
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