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    Behind the Scenes with Powderwhore - VIDEO
    Behind the Scenes with Powderwhore - VIDEO
    2012-08-08
    By hipsterandjane
    As trailer season for the new ski films is approaching, I thought this one was kind of interesting because it gives a little bit more perspective...
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    1756
    By hipsterandjane
    2012-08-08
    Kokanee Glacier Traverse
    Kokanee Glacier Traverse
    2012-08-07
    By admin
    Aug 3rd and 4th we headed into Kokanee Glacier park which is within spitting distance of Nelson BC. The original plan was to climb the Keyhole and...
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    8128
    By admin
    2012-08-07
    Let it Ride -The Craig Kelly Story - Full Movie
    Let it Ride -The Craig Kelly Story - Full Movie
    2012-08-05
    By hipsterandjane
    Just found "Let it Ride - The Craig Kelly Story" is available in full on You Tube.  It is a great history lesson on the early years of...
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    3551
    By hipsterandjane
    2012-08-05
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO W/ RAB WEEK 12
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO W/ RAB WEEK 12
    2012-08-03
    By Innate
    We are EXTENDING this weeks comp until next Friday (Aug 10th) to give everyone time to submit an image and captions showing us where you would...
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    2245
    By admin
    2012-08-03
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP WEEK 12 ENTRY
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP WEEK 12 ENTRY
    2012-08-02
    By Scoffers88
    I would use the Rab Soft Shell to cover up some of my Australian friends, some things should never be seen!
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    2034
    By Scoffers88
    2012-08-02
    MSP's Superheroes of Stoke - VIDEO
    MSP's Superheroes of Stoke - VIDEO
    2012-08-02
    By skifreak
    A healthy dose of ski trailers are slowly populating the web and MSP has offered up the much anticipated 'Superheroes of Stoke'. Have a...
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    2917
    By skifreak
    2012-08-02
    Tuesday's Avalanche rescue tip from MacGyver - VIDEO
    Tuesday's Avalanche rescue tip from MacGyver - VIDEO
    2012-07-31
    By fatboy
    This video is a good example of what not to do. From start to finish MacGyver breaks all the rules but he still manages to come out alive (no...
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    2153
    By fatboy
    2012-07-31
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP w RAB OUTDOOR CLOTHING/ WEEK 12
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP w RAB OUTDOOR CLOTHING/ WEEK 12
    2012-07-30
    By Innate
    We are STOKED to have UK-based RAB OUTDOOR CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT on board this week!  WIN a men's BOREAS pull-on ($95 CAD) OR...
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    4919
    By lindzmalone
    2012-08-10
    The Gift with Chic Scott - video
    The Gift with Chic Scott - video
    2012-07-27
    By Zorba
    Here's a cool little "meditation" featuring legendary backcountry skier and mountaineer Chic Scott:
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    2132
    By Zorba
    2012-07-27
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 11 Winner
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 11 Winner
    2012-07-27
    By Innate
    Congrats Mike 91129 You WIN a set of CARAVAN compartments, a VIAM athletic bottle and a Kaze Vaccuum insulated mug! We too...
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    2476
    By Innate
    2012-07-27
    Innate Comp entry - week 11
    Innate Comp entry - week 11
    2012-07-25
    By Mike
    In the warm months I spend my time biking. This past weekend I participated in my first 24 Hours of Adrenalin race. It was an amazing experience...
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    1908
    By Mike
    2012-07-25
    Backcountry Skiing in Australia - VIDEO (really?)
    Backcountry Skiing in Australia - VIDEO (really?)
    2012-07-25
    By powder
    Yes, it's true. Australia not only has snow, mountains and chair-lifts but a pretty healthy backcountry skiing culture. Having seen the...
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    2342
    By powder
    2012-07-25
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 11
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 11
    2012-07-23
    By Innate
    Summer has kicked into high gear! What do you pass your time with until the next fluffy snow fall? Share an image of your favourite summer...
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    2609
    By Innate
    2012-07-23
    Lake Placid 46'ers
    Lake Placid 46'ers
    2012-07-21
    By admin
    The Lake Placid region of upstate New York is in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains and provides some of the best hiking in the east, if not...
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    2707
    By admin
    2012-07-21
    Wednesday's Roner Vison: Broken Femurs And Flying Oskars - VIDEO
    Wednesday's Roner Vison: Broken Femurs And Flying Oskars - VIDEO
    2012-07-18
    By skifreak
    If you haven't seen this video it's worth a view. It's one in a series which follows the adventures of Oskar, the soon to be next big...
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    1742
    By skifreak
    2012-07-18
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 10
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 10
    2012-07-16
    By Innate
    The Innate Caravan Compartments offer effective durability and functionality and this week you can WIN a set of 3 (msrp $93) of these to test for...
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    2696
    By Innate
    2012-07-16
    Solitaire weekly installment from Sweetgrass ~ VIDEO
    Solitaire weekly installment from Sweetgrass ~ VIDEO
    2012-07-15
    By crystaline
    Here's another well shot short from the Sweetgrass guys. On location in South American backcountry. Bravo. 
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    1980
    By crystaline
    2012-07-15
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 9 WINNER!
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 9 WINNER!
    2012-07-13
    By Innate
    Summer is here or is it? This week we wanted to see images of your summer ski adventures! Skiing in t-shirts, sun glasses and sun hats is what...
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    2642
    By Innate
    2012-07-13
    Innate Stoke Summer Photo comp.
    Innate Stoke Summer Photo comp.
    2012-07-12
    By John Monks
    Summer skiing in the Idaho Selkirks. Beehive Lakes Basin, upper Pack River. 
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    2167
    By John Monks
    2012-07-12
    Summer Stoke Photo
    Summer Stoke Photo
    2012-07-11
    By mhofmannskis
    Summer skiing on Vancouver Island.  Summit of 5040 Peak with Triple Peak in the background.  Superb spring conditions but the snow is...
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    2446
    By Innate
    2012-07-14
    BD CEO and founder steps down from Utah Ski & Board Industry in protest
    BD CEO and founder steps down from Utah Ski & Board Industry in protest
    2012-07-11
    By Zorba
    Challenging times for backcountry access in light of Utah Govoner Herbert's aim to open up Federally protected lands to drilling and...
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    1
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    2042
    By skifreak
    2012-07-11
    WTF - Thankfully the 80's are long over.
    WTF - Thankfully the 80's are long over.
    2012-07-11
    By fatboy
    This was a bad idea then and still is, but at least now we can all have a good laugh over how incredibly bizarre this was. Thanks to Warren Miller...
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    2022
    By fatboy
    2012-07-11
    Sweetgrass Productions On the Road Episode VIII - Tres Volcanes - VIDEO
    Sweetgrass Productions On the Road Episode VIII - Tres Volcanes - VIDEO
    2012-07-10
    By
    The series continues: ON THE ROAD WITH SOLITAIRE is a 12-part web series following Sweetgrass Productions in the making of their 2-year project,...
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    0
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    2008
    By
    2012-07-10
    Innate Summer Stoke Photo Comp
    Innate Summer Stoke Photo Comp
    2012-07-09
    By dzpow
    Misty Range early June mornin' getting after the Storm Mountain Couloir               Feeling...
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    2183
    By dzpow
    2012-07-10
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 9
    INNATE SUMMER STOKE PHOTO COMP / WEEK 9
    2012-07-09
    By Innate
    Summer is here or is it? To all you out there who are still heading to the mountains with your trusty skis in hand we salute you. Show us what...
    replies
    0
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    2696
    By Innate
    2012-07-09
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