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2014-11-14EPIC ALERTS HOISTED- OREGON, IDAHO, WYOMING, COLORADO Summary: EPIC alerts are rare! Heavy snow is falling over the Oregon Cascades this...replies0views1956
2014-11-14
2014-11-14We’re all aware of how instabilities in the snow pack cause massive avalanches but have you ever taken the time to think about things on a...replies0views2101
2014-11-14
2014-11-12Ever wonder what the rules of the resort are? They seem to be pretty self explanatory but always good to know those that are not published by the...replies2views2207
2014-11-16
2014-11-11Meteorological photographer David McColm is part of Whistler Blackcomb's brand new Beyond Video Series. I don't know about you, but I...replies0views1910
2014-11-11
2014-11-10November 2nd 2014 Early season skiing is always a favorite. Everything about it is great, you are so that excited you can't get to...replies0views2804
2014-11-10
2014-11-06Want to get your hands on a sweet new guidebook for Rogers Pass? Well, I really want to get it into your hands but I need your help to do that....replies0views1659
2014-11-06
2014-11-06OK...we thought Aterglow--a short film from Sweetgrass Productions--was pretty cool. We may even like this a little more. Perhaps one of the...replies2views2054
2014-11-07
2014-11-04I've been meaning to start sharing some of my adventures in this forum, so here goes my first post! I was out in Victoria in mid October and...replies3views4016
2014-11-08
2014-11-04The Rogers Pass Ski Club has become a reality! We're working on the final deets and then we'll announce the AGM. We're hoping that you...replies3views1759
2014-11-17
2014-10-31DEADLINE EXTENDED. Match Stick Production’s new film ‘Days Of My Youth – An Epic Ski Movie’ has been two years in...replies2views2137
2014-10-31
2014-10-28I would say conditions were variable, but we still managed to have a terrific weekend filled with tentative turns, everything must go yard sales...replies1views1894
2014-10-292014-10-27Uptracks, Bootpacks, And Bushwhacks By Douglas Sproul Book Release Campaign has begun. Check out Details On...replies1views1673
2014-10-29
2014-10-27The Powderwhores are at it again. This is their 10th film and they are still trying to get it right. This time they combine ho-hum locations with...replies0views1883
2014-10-272014-10-26I bought a pair of Swiss Army issue skis with skins. ($20!) The skins have several metal clips down the sides in addition to the tip...replies2views1853
2014-10-27
2014-10-24Last March Greg Hill went on a quest, he wanted to ski tour 100,000 metres in the month of March. He succeeded and here's what it looked...replies0views2177
2014-10-24
2014-10-23Here's another episode from Salomon Freeski TV. This time in the Monashees, not too far from where I sit. It's rare to see helicopters...replies0views1697
2014-10-23
2014-10-21The Little Things premiered in Whistler last week, a brand new film by pro rider Marie-France Roy and filmmaker / pro biker Darcy Turenne. Created...replies0views1992
2014-10-21
2014-10-20Putting your skis on while standing on a steep, hard packed slope can be a challenge, especially if you use tech bindings. There is a simple trick...replies0views2788
2014-10-20
2014-10-19One piece of safety knowledge often overlooked by backcountry skiers is how to build a proper snow cave. This simple skill could make a night out...replies0views3777
2014-10-19
2014-10-14Tuesday Oct 14th is the last day you can enter to win as we’ll be drawing one lucky winner at the end of the day, so be sure to...replies2views1658
2014-10-14
2014-10-13From Nelson there is not really any snow visible in the mountains and it feels like winter may still be a few weeks away but after a recent hike...replies0views2571
2014-10-132014-10-12Hey Everyone, I'm new here and looking for feedback on a ski/snowboard travel website I just launched called Snowexplore.com. I'm hoping...replies0views1652
2014-10-12
2014-10-12Maps are essential for backcountry travel and if you are looking for a specific one to add to your collection look no further than the good...replies0views4459
2014-10-12
2014-10-10I should qualify right off the bat the difference between ‘lost’ and ‘off course’. Lost is defined as “unable to...replies0views2916
2014-10-10
2014-10-09You know ski season can't be too far off when you see the first webisode from Salomon Freeski TV. This episode was shot in Northern Iceland...replies0views1580
2014-10-09