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      'Super' El Niño for 2014/15 Ski Season?
      'Super' El Niño for 2014/15 Ski Season?
      2014-06-14
      By admin
      Forecasters with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have issued an El Nino Watch for 2014, meaning that there's a...
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      4359
      By admin
      2014-06-14
      Ueli Steck -- The Process Video
      Ueli Steck -- The Process Video
      2014-06-12
      By admin02
      As well as being an accomplished mountaineer and speed climber, Ueli is also a philosopher of sorts. Check out the little vid where he shares his...
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      1571
      By admin02
      2014-06-12
      Extend your winter: ski in Chile
      Extend your winter: ski in Chile
      2014-06-10
      By Casey E
      Hi all, I am a Canadian who has lived and skied in Chile for decades, and can orient you on a trip here, depending on your dates, group size,...
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      2089
      By Casey E
      2014-07-28
      Bacteria-Rich Hygiene Experiment - No need to shower again?
      Bacteria-Rich Hygiene Experiment - No need to shower again?
      2014-06-08
      By admin
      Imagine the possibility of a multi-week long adventure in the backcountry with out the need to shower,.... ever. Exert yourself all day,...
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      2077
      By admin
      2014-06-08
      So true - can be applied to 4 seasons -- Video
      So true - can be applied to 4 seasons -- Video
      2014-06-05
      By admin02
      Are you a fan of Portlandia? Here's a high-larious clip from the show lampooning gear and the pre-trip prep we all go through; albeit, in...
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      0
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      1661
      By admin02
      2014-06-05
      White Mesa New Mexico
      White Mesa New Mexico
      2014-06-04
      By Sara Keyser
      If you are looking for a radical change from dewy, lush mountainscape the Land of Enchantment should be high on your list. New Mexico is home to...
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      2642
      By Sara Keyser
      2014-06-04
      Adirondack 46’ers hiking heaven
      Adirondack 46’ers hiking heaven
      2014-06-02
      By admin
      What started as as an innocent climb up Mount Marcy almost 16 years ago seems to have turned into a bit of an addiction (I am hesitant to use the...
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      3844
      By admin
      2014-06-02
      Fun vid from Sitka
      Fun vid from Sitka
      2014-06-01
      By admin02
      Somehow Victoria BC-based Sitka clothing manages to find the time and money to make some really cool  and quirky videos. They tend to be...
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      1602
      By admin02
      2014-06-01
      Saturday morning video fix
      Saturday morning video fix
      2014-05-31
      By admin02
      Here's a fun little video featuring some familiar places. I'm pretty sure I saw these guys in the Whitewater Resort parking...
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      1691
      By admin02
      2014-05-31
      Freeride Heaven: 2500 Acre Bike Park, Spain
      Freeride Heaven: 2500 Acre Bike Park, Spain
      2014-05-30
      By emilyanthem
      What would you do with 2500 acres? Build a super epic biking paradise in your back yard? That's exactly what this man did - check out his...
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      1887
      By emilyanthem
      2014-05-30
      Changes to Biking in the South Chilcotins
      Changes to Biking in the South Chilcotins
      2014-05-28
      By emilyanthem
      If you know even a little bit about the history of the Parks Service in the US, it's probably come to your attention that the parks have been...
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      2054
      By emilyanthem
      2014-05-28
      Many Thanks to G3 and BSC_Illumination Saddle to Paradise Trailhead Tour on Mt. Hood
      Many Thanks to G3 and BSC_Illumination Saddle to Paradise Trailhead Tour on Mt. Hood
      2014-05-26
      By Dan Sherwood
      Illumination Saddle to Paradise Trailhead Tour on Mt. Hood   As ski areas close and spring returns to the lower reaches of the mountain, a...
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      1861
      By admin02
      2014-05-26
      What’s in your pack?
      What’s in your pack?
      2014-05-26
      By admin
      Currently sifting and sorting through piles of gear to get ready for a week long hiking trip in the Adirondack Mountains around Lake Placid N.Y....
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      5897
      By Armin
      2014-05-26
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      \"Snowman\" by Mike Douglas, needs your help
      2014-05-25
      By admin
      Pro Skier Mike Douglas is asking for your help to make this true story come to life and he's using KickStarter to help make it happen....
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      1586
      By admin
      2014-05-25
      Thanks Salomon and BSC!
      Thanks Salomon and BSC!
      2014-05-24
      By Mike
      Just wanted to say a BIG thanks to Salomon and the Backcountry Skiing Canada crew for hooking me up with some super sweet new Q105's. I am...
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      1411
      By Mike
      2014-05-24
      Skier Visit Stats that may surprise you
      Skier Visit Stats that may surprise you
      2014-05-24
      By admin
      Here are some excerpts from an interesting paper which discusses the trends of skier visits world wide. Although this does not pertain directly to...
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      8154
      By admin
      2014-05-24
      KMC and CMC--OUTED!
      KMC and CMC--OUTED!
      2014-05-22
      By admin02
      Kootenay Mountain Culture and Coast Mountain Culture magazines are now out and on the stands. If you are familiar with the mags, you know they are...
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      1605
      By admin02
      2014-05-22
      Rainy long weekend time wasters - VIDOES
      Rainy long weekend time wasters - VIDOES
      2014-05-18
      By admin
      A three day weekend mid May is supposed to be the first chance to get out camping, hiking, climbing or even a late season ski tour but the...
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      1864
      By admin
      2014-05-18
      Essential Camping Hacks
      Essential Camping Hacks
      2014-05-17
      By admin
      With spring now officially here and snow not likely to fall anytime soon it means that it’s time to go camping. With this comes the making...
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      1889
      By admin
      2014-05-17
      Classic eastern spring skiing--Chic Chocs in Eastern Quebec.
      Classic eastern spring skiing--Chic Chocs in Eastern Quebec.
      2014-05-15
      By admin02
      Just spotted this little video from some VT. college kids who made the spring pilgrimage along the Gaspé Peninsula and into the Chic Choc...
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      2462
      By admin02
      2014-05-15
      Ski Area rating system to be used for edible Pot?
      Ski Area rating system to be used for edible Pot?
      2014-05-11
      By shredr
      An interesting article on the labelling of edible pot products using the well know symbols from ski resorts. We all know them, Green Circle =...
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      2754
      By shredr
      2014-05-11
      Huts, lodges and touring--oh my!
      Huts, lodges and touring--oh my!
      2014-05-08
      By admin02
      The season is winding down for many of us. So....what do we do? Start planning for next season! If you are a fan of ski touring, the ne plus ultra...
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      0
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      1833
      By admin02
      2014-05-08
      OR Valhalla
      OR Valhalla
      2014-05-06
      By lambierules
      Hey All, Just wanted to give a quick thanks to Outdoor Reasearch and BCSC for the new Valhalla hoodie received in the mail today. At a quick...
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      0
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      1666
      By lambierules
      2014-05-06
      New to the backcountry
      2014-05-01
      By josh_elliott
      Hi, I'm an avid skiier from Kelowna, BC that is interested in getting into the backcountry. I would like to learn more and also maybe connect...
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      3
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      2057
      By josh_elliott
      2014-05-05
      Making Peace with Meteorite. Cool article from Skiing Mag
      Making Peace with Meteorite. Cool article from Skiing Mag
      2014-05-01
      By admin02
      Just saw this cool article on Backcountry Skiing Canada friend Eric Henderson. It's all about his return to Meteorite Mountain in AK, scene...
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      0
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      2331
      By admin02
      2014-05-01
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