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2014-01-02My wife and I were on our way to ski Narao glades last spring and there was a huge accident just outside Lake Louise so we were forced...replies0views1414
2014-01-02
2014-01-02Here's a video review we did of the Khamski 48 Snow-specific pack. David, of Summit Mountain Guides, is working on a more thorough, written...replies0views1569
2014-01-02
2014-01-01I don't have as many backcountry skiing notches on my belt as I like, but here are a few pics from…well, chillier times. Above...replies0views1896
2014-01-012014-01-01happy new year to all and a fresh reminder out there to all you bootpackers. please be safe and stay off the skier smooth uptrack. get training...replies2views1574
2014-01-10
2014-01-01Win one of 22 prizes in our new $10,000 SOAP BOX COMP. All you have to do is post something in the forums and use the term "Soap Box Comp"...replies0views2433
2014-01-01
2013-12-31There wasn't ever enough soap in the box to clean this up. Dirty beach photos that are definitely NOT SUITABLE FOR WINTER. We pulled the...replies0views2900
2013-12-31
2013-12-28The Salomon crew is at it again, this time it's Kaj Zackrisson, Mike Douglas, and Henrik Windstedt–otherwise known as the...replies0views1945
2013-12-282013-12-26I have been using the Navionics GPS app on my iPhone, Nice to to see on Google maps where I have been let alone tracking my vertical, speed and...replies0views1494
2013-12-26
2013-12-25Happy Holidays from everyone here at the Backcountry Skiing Canada team to everyone out there who has visited our site and supports us by...replies0views1488
2013-12-25
2013-12-24Some of the best deals we found on-line for that new backcountry ski gear you didn't get from your relatives. Here's your chance to get it...replies0views2291
2013-12-24
2013-12-23So what exactly is "Crab Skinning"? It's an effective way to ascend an icy section of a skin track by side stepping. It seams to work for...replies1views2341
2013-12-23
2013-12-20In the latest episod of Salomon's Freeski TV called "The Architect" they look at how ski resorts are born and also how they are changing, all...replies0views1663
2013-12-20
2013-12-19A new documentary called "To the rescue" is going to be broadcast on CBC in the new year and it may be of interest to those who get out in the...replies0views1784
2013-12-19
2013-12-15Ever wonder where you can ski to get the most 'bang for your buck'? The table below lists the best deals for dollar at all the major ski...replies3views2282
2013-12-21
2013-12-13Thanks to everyone who entered our draw for a copy of Powder Whore's "Elevation – A Backcountry Film". If you are not a winner (at least...replies1views2617
2013-12-15
2013-12-10The winner was announced and then the clothes came off. The winner of the ‘Movie of the year’ is likely an easy guess based...replies0views3371
2013-12-10
2013-12-09Wanna' win? It's super easy. Enter by responding to this post with a few words describing your favourite part of the "Elevation - A...replies14views3605
2014-01-30
2013-12-08Here's a few essential pointers for skiing in Japan, this is from our friends Caroline Van T Hoff & Julie Nieuwenhuys a couple of ski...replies3views5194
2013-12-11
2013-12-06There is a rather interesting law suite before the Supreme Court of Canada this week concerning a case between the widow of a heli skier and a...replies3views4223
2013-12-10
2013-12-03A Backcountry Skiing Cananda contingent will likely be up in Revelstoke providing some fresh intel on this FWT14 event for you all. I don't...replies0views1914
2013-12-03
2013-11-27Most of these locations will come as no surprise to you but there are a few that we could think to add – how about you? Our home hill of...replies1views4959
2014-06-02
2013-11-26Go Pro has been coming out with some pretty amazing videos for a while now. Their new ski video from the Adventure Series is below. It's 10...replies0views2419
2013-11-26
2013-11-25Our friends over at gear giant Backcountry.com have a heap of backcountry deals on at the moment to help you get ready for the upcoming season....replies0views2775
2013-11-25
2013-11-21Here's another episode from Salomon Freeski. Are they getting too high concept for their own good? Cool footage whatever the case. Much of it...replies0views1834
2013-11-21
2013-11-17While the valleys of the Rhône-Alps province of France are still quite green, the mountains are starting to store up snow for the winter...replies1views1656
2013-11-17