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      Could you ski mountaineer 23,000' in under 20 hours?
      Could you ski mountaineer 23,000' in under 20 hours?
      2015-05-25
      By shredr
      A unique quest was recently accomplished and it involved two french ski mountaineers, seven 14,000' peaks, 20 hours, 65 km and 23,000' of...
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      1611
      By shredr
      2015-05-25
      Huge Ski Resort proposed for Squamish, is this a good thing?
      Huge Ski Resort proposed for Squamish, is this a good thing?
      2015-05-24
      By skifreak
      Development never stops but this doesn't mean we have to call it progress, does it? A huge ski resort is being proposed for the mountains...
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      2416
      By skifreak
      2015-05-24
      The Nomads Bus -- VIDEO
      The Nomads Bus -- VIDEO
      2015-05-21
      By admin02
      This is cool. A Belgian ski-bum couple, Tim and Vail, converted a school bus bus they picked up in Tennessee into a roaming hostel. Presumably,...
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      1620
      By admin02
      2015-05-21
      Top Six climbing knots you need to know
      Top Six climbing knots you need to know
      2015-05-20
      By skifreak
      There's a very long list of knots that you could learn but for climbing the following are what I'd consider the top six. Learn these and...
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      8358
      By Chasing snowflakes
      2015-06-10
      10 surprising facts about skiing you didn't know
      10 surprising facts about skiing you didn't know
      2015-05-18
      By shredr
      Some interesting facts about the ski biz that you likely didn't already know: #1. La Plagne is the world’s most popular ski resort with...
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      3905
      By shredr
      2015-05-18
      25 uses for duct tape on your next adventure
      25 uses for duct tape on your next adventure
      2015-05-15
      By shredr
      We all know the merits of duct tape and the million uses it has around the house but how about out in the backcountry when an emergency arrises....
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      2028
      By shredr
      2015-05-15
      Extreme Timelapse of the Matterhorn -- Video, kinda
      Extreme Timelapse of the Matterhorn -- Video, kinda
      2015-05-14
      By admin02
      If you are guessing this wasn't shot on an iphone, you are correct. Swiss photog Christian Mülhauser shot this super cool film over...
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      1785
      By admin02
      2015-05-14
      Dani Arnold Smashes Ueli Steck's Matterhorn Speed Record
      Dani Arnold Smashes Ueli Steck's Matterhorn Speed Record
      2015-05-12
      By shredr
      Records are meant to be broken and saying Dani Arnold "smashed" Uli Steck's record on the Matterhorn is an understatement. He shaved off a...
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      2652
      By shredr
      2015-05-12
      The Fisherman's Son -- Cool new Video from Patagonia
      The Fisherman's Son -- Cool new Video from Patagonia
      2015-05-07
      By admin02
      'not sure if you've all moved on from skiing yet. I'm not quite there but this film caught my eye. As well as being a compelling...
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      1494
      By admin02
      2015-05-07
      Mike Douglas Breaks Down the 2014.15 Season - VIDEO
      Mike Douglas Breaks Down the 2014.15 Season - VIDEO
      2015-04-29
      By shredr
      Mike Douglas is known as the "Godfather of freeskiing" and based in Whistler he had to endure this challenging season just like the rest of us....
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      1694
      By shredr
      2015-04-29
      Changes to Alpine Club of Canada Hut Fees and Policies
      Changes to Alpine Club of Canada Hut Fees and Policies
      2015-04-28
      By fatboy
      Some important news from the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC): If you’re planning a trip to an ACC hut, there are some policy and fee changes...
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      1873
      By fatboy
      2015-04-28
      Nepal / Everest Earthquake
      Nepal / Everest Earthquake
      2015-04-26
      By fatboy
      On April 25, a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Nepal with the epicentre being roughly 50 miles north of Kathmandu. Crumbling...
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      3891
      By fatboy
      2015-04-26
      The Climb: Preparing to Climb Mount Everest Without Oxygen - VIDEO
      The Climb: Preparing to Climb Mount Everest Without Oxygen - VIDEO
      2015-04-25
      By shredr
      The Climb is a short video about Melissa Arnot who has summited Everest five times and is one of the most decorated climbers in the world. This...
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      1520
      By shredr
      2015-04-25
      The Brothers Brower: Secret Storm - VIDEO
      The Brothers Brower: Secret Storm - VIDEO
      2015-04-22
      By shredr
      Here's what the brothers of "Brothers Brower" had to say about their latest episode: "In the pursuit of filming backcountry skiing, getting...
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      1698
      By shredr
      2015-04-22
      Winter is just beginning: \
      Winter is just beginning: \"Patagonia – Winter on The Other Side\"
      2015-04-18
      By admin
      If you're already missing winter fret-not, its just getting started on the other side of the world and Bruno Compagnet has captured all of its...
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      1769
      By admin
      2015-04-18
      Chris Davenport's skiing adventures lead him into Hall of Fame
      Chris Davenport's skiing adventures lead him into Hall of Fame
      2015-04-14
      By admin
      I've had the pleasure of meeting Chris a few times at various trade shows and was impressed by how he didn't take himself too seriously, a...
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      1785
      By admin
      2015-04-14
      Which Type of Skier Are You?
      Which Type of Skier Are You?
      2015-04-12
      By shredr
      We can all be categorized into a few types of skiers, there's the "All gear no idea" skier, the "Ski Chic" skier, the "Seasonaire" skier, the...
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      2123
      By shredr
      2015-04-12
      How to poop in the woods - VIDEO
      How to poop in the woods - VIDEO
      2015-04-11
      By shredr
      Many people who venture out into the backcountry go ill prepared and having to poop out in the woods can be a confusing and sometimes traumatic...
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      3031
      By shredr
      2015-04-11
      Salomon Freeski TV, Season 8, Episode 12: Toyland - VIDEO
      Salomon Freeski TV, Season 8, Episode 12: Toyland - VIDEO
      2015-04-07
      By admin
      The real world of urban jibbing and the not-so real world of toys collide in Toyland. Let your imagination run wild while watching the the final...
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      1666
      By admin
      2015-04-07
      Canadian Adventure Company's Mallard Mountain Lodge has had Winter all Winter - and more to come!
      2015-04-06
      By Canadian Adventure Company
      Many thanks to Backcountryskiingcanada for running a contest for us earlier this year, with the winner receiving a  trip to Mallard Mountain...
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      2224
      By mgmarshall
      2015-04-08
      A BIG Thank You to Marker & Backcountry Skiing Canada
      A BIG Thank You to Marker & Backcountry Skiing Canada
      2015-04-06
      By nicolashaimitch
      Just wanting to send a big shout out to Backcountry Skiing Canada and Marker for my wicked new (and needed) Marker goggles! I was a lucky winner...
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      1838
      By nicolashaimitch
      2015-04-06
      Found: Helmet at A.O. Wheeler Hut
      2015-04-04
      By cannud
      I recovered a helmet that had been lurking in the Wheeler Hut for at least eight days, if not longer. It hung on a post for the three days I was...
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      1849
      By cannud
      2015-04-04
      Winter Found: Mount Carlyle Lodge
      Winter Found: Mount Carlyle Lodge
      2015-04-04
      By admin
      After a less than stellar winter the Backcountry Skiing Canada crew found winter this week at Mount Carlyle Lodge where we received 65cm of snow...
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      2249
      By Chasing snowflakes
      2015-04-05
      Mount Carlyle Lodge has the goods
      Mount Carlyle Lodge has the goods
      2015-04-02
      By admin
      The Backcountry Skiing Canada Crew is spending the week up at Mount Carlyle Lodge trying to find the last hurrah of winter after a season that has...
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      2100
      By admin
      2015-04-02
      WINNER of an Arc’teryx Lithic Comp Jacket & Pants
      WINNER of an Arc’teryx Lithic Comp Jacket & Pants
      2015-04-01
      By admin
      Thanks to everyone who entered our draw for an Arc’teryx Lithic Comp Jacket & Pants. If you didn't win this time around be sure to...
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      2448
      By SkiDadle
      2015-04-01
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