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      South America gets hit by a huge snow storm
      South America gets hit by a huge snow storm
      2015-07-14
      By shredr
      Winter may have been taking its time to get to Chile and Argentina but after this weekend things are looking pretty good. A massive snow storm...
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      By shredr
      2015-07-14
      A Strong El Niño predicted For Winter 2016
      A Strong El Niño predicted For Winter 2016
      2015-07-11
      By fatboy
      Yesterday NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) released a climate prediction for the upcoming year and if all goes according to...
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      2940
      By fatboy
      2015-07-11
      Missing Skiing? How to beat the summer blues
      Missing Skiing? How to beat the summer blues
      2015-07-07
      By skifreak
      The turns don't have to end if you have a good pair of rock skis or board and a sand dune near by. After a few runs you'll swear that...
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      1447
      By skifreak
      2015-07-07
      Stand Up Paddle Boarding: More Than Just Standing and Paddling
      Stand Up Paddle Boarding: More Than Just Standing and Paddling
      2015-07-05
      By snosnob
      There’s more to using a stand up paddle board (SUP) than what’s in the name. Outdoor enthusiasts are using SUPs for everything from...
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      3007
      By snosnob
      2015-07-05
      Deep POW dreaming - a break from summer?
      Deep POW dreaming - a break from summer?
      2015-07-04
      By fatboy
      Summer offers up so many opportunities for paddling, riding, climbing, hiking and camping,... but I can't help but think about winter and deep...
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      1322
      By fatboy
      2015-07-04
      Submit your Backcountry Films
      Submit your Backcountry Films
      2015-07-03
      By admin
      Do you have a film that embodies the joy of being in the Backcountry? Does it take place in Winter?  Are you using human power in your...
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      1307
      By admin
      2015-07-03
      Nakusp Hot Springs and Cedar Chalets -- Review
      Nakusp Hot Springs and Cedar Chalets -- Review
      2015-07-02
      By admin02
      We visited the Nakusp Hot Springs a few weeks ago and really enjoyed our stay. Its get-away-from-it-all location comes with a myriad of outdoor...
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      2455
      By admin02
      2015-07-02
      Sol Mountain Lodge
      Sol Mountain Lodge
      2015-07-01
      By Chasing snowflakes
                          Been a bad winter? Low snow and wet storms got ya down? This heat wave?...
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      By Chasing snowflakes
      2015-07-01
      How Not to Get Lost While Hiking
      How Not to Get Lost While Hiking
      2015-06-30
      By fatboy
      A ramble through the woods, a stroll across a mountain meadow, or a strenuous alpine hike with the reward of a breathtaking vista – it all...
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      2315
      By fatboy
      2015-06-30
      Seasonal melt timing. Alpine flowers out yet?
      Seasonal melt timing. Alpine flowers out yet?
      2015-06-28
      By admin02
      Word has it that the seasonal melt here in the Kootenays is about a month ahead of schedule. And with 30+ degrees forecasted for the next week or...
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      1267
      By admin02
      2015-06-28
      Valemount Glaciers
      Valemount Glaciers
      2015-06-24
      By Chasing snowflakes
      Well we all heard the news, Jumbo has suffered a massive blow and is almost guaranteed not become a reality. I supposed another environmental...
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      By Chasing snowflakes
      2015-06-24
      Three climbers rescued from the 17,500-foot mark on Mount Logan.
      Three climbers rescued from the 17,500-foot mark on Mount Logan.
      2015-06-23
      By fatboy
      A high-altitude rescue on Mount Logan requiring three flights by Trans North Air’s high-altitude helicopter ended successfully Thursday...
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      1890
      By fatboy
      2015-06-23
      Jumbo Glacier Resort Project-- NO GO.
      Jumbo Glacier Resort Project-- NO GO.
      2015-06-19
      By admin02
      Though it may be premature to say the battle is over, there has been a huge setback for the developers of the Jumbo Valley Glacier Resort....
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      1835
      By admin02
      2015-06-19
      Three new Mountain Hardwear Brand Ambassadors are...
      Three new Mountain Hardwear Brand Ambassadors are...
      2015-06-16
      By admin
      Thank you to everyone who entered to be a Mountain Hardwear Brand Ambassador over the previous two weeks. There were some excellent entries and we...
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      By steph_alwaysexploring
      2015-07-29
      Retallack Lodge to have the World’s Largest Commercial Mountain Biking Tenure
      Retallack Lodge to have the World’s Largest Commercial Mountain Biking Tenure
      2015-06-15
      By skifreak
      Retallack Lodge aims to spearhead an entirely new segment of all-inclusive guided backcountry mountain biking.  Retallack Lodge recently...
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      3024
      By skifreak
      2015-06-15
      One day left to win Mountain Hardwear Gear and become a Brand Ambassador
      One day left to win Mountain Hardwear Gear and become a Brand Ambassador
      2015-06-14
      By admin
      One day left before we choose 3 lucky winners to become Mountain Hardwear Ambassadors. This means each person will receive a sample of the best...
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      1761
      By admin
      2015-06-14
      Salomon Running TV continues with Episode 5 : The Forest
      Salomon Running TV continues with Episode 5 : The Forest
      2015-06-12
      By admin
      Into "The Forest" with Anna Frost, Rickey Gates and Matt Flaherty. Filmed on location in the ancient Redwoods of Northern California, this short...
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      1579
      By admin
      2015-06-12
      The Ultimate Backcountry Ski trip is Gulmarg India in the Himalayas – and it's on sale!
      The Ultimate Backcountry Ski trip is Gulmarg India in the Himalayas – and it's on sale!
      2015-06-11
      By admin
      Forget Europe, forget South America and even forget Japan. If you're looking for the next big backcountry skiing destination that's oozing...
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      3613
      By admin
      2015-06-17
      Things are gearing up south of the equator.
      Things are gearing up south of the equator.
      2015-06-10
      By Chasing snowflakes
      As the nothern hemisphere drifts from spring to summer, the southern hemisphere is well into fall. The air chills, the leaves change and the stoke...
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      1624
      By Chasing snowflakes
      2015-06-10
      Denali - MOVIE
      Denali - MOVIE
      2015-06-09
      By admin
      If you're a dog lover you'll love this flick, if you're not a dog lover you'll love this flick. Told from Denali's perspective...
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      2396
      By admin
      2015-06-09
      1 week left to win free Mountain Hardwear gear!
      1 week left to win free Mountain Hardwear gear!
      2015-06-08
      By admin
      On June 15th we'll be choosing 3 lucky winners to become Mountain Hardwear Ambassadors. This means each person will receive a sample of the...
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      0
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      1503
      By admin
      2015-06-08
      The real Forrest Gump finishes run across America
      The real Forrest Gump finishes run across America
      2015-06-06
      By skifreak
      After 114 days, averaging an incredible daily distance of 47 km, Suunto supported athlete Patrick Sweeney has reached Boston, completing his epic...
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      1587
      By skifreak
      2015-06-06
      Who ya' gonna call (in an emergency)?
      Who ya' gonna call (in an emergency)?
      2015-06-03
      By skifreak
      With cell service at most trail heads these days and satellite phones coming down in price the ability to call for help has never been easier. But...
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      1534
      By skifreak
      2015-06-03
      Western Canada glaciers will melt away but Hydroelectricity not doomed
      Western Canada glaciers will melt away but Hydroelectricity not doomed
      2015-05-30
      By shredr
      A recent CBC article details how most western glaciers in BC and Alberta will shrink up to 70% by 2100. But this does not spell the end for...
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      1647
      By shredr
      2015-05-30
      Chris Davenport, Ted and Christy Mahon Complete Historic Colorado Centennial
      Chris Davenport, Ted and Christy Mahon Complete Historic Colorado Centennial
      2015-05-29
      By skifreak
      Ski mountaineers Chris Davenport, Ted and Christy Mahon ski the last of the 100 tallest Colorado peaks this week!   Ski mountaineering...
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      1762
      By skifreak
      2015-05-29
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