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      One for the Road - Video
      One for the Road - Video
      2011-07-05
      By hipsterandjane
      Not sure why they release these trailers in June… I guess cause I watch them…  Another one of the big film makers starting to...
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      2003
      By hipsterandjane
      2011-07-12
      Happy Fourth of July, Neighbours (with a \
      Happy Fourth of July, Neighbours (with a \"u\")
      2011-07-02
      By andrew
      Seems like the massive snowpack is allowing for some turns in some locations in the US over the long weekend. Check this article out from the Wall...
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      2267
      By andrew
      2011-07-02
      Skiing in July
      Skiing in July
      2011-06-29
      By andrew
      So...anybody skiing on Canada Day? Fourth of July? Spill.
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      2291
      By andrew
      2011-07-01
      Big Dumps Mean Big Bucks
      Big Dumps Mean Big Bucks
      2011-06-28
      By crystaline
      One more reason to hit the Backcountry? This from, gasp, ESPN Action Sports Archive. Authored by Mike...
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      3452
      By crystaline
      2011-06-28
      Endless Winter photos
      Endless Winter photos
      2011-06-22
      By admin
      This post by regular contributor "Kevin" was filed away as a comment so I thought I would bring it out so it could get some deserved attention,...
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      2191
      By admin
      2011-06-22
      Oi! Check out our new video page
      Oi! Check out our new video page
      2011-06-22
      By andrew
      Now marching into a third season, it dawned on the Backcountry Skiing Canada team that life would be a lot easier--for everybody--if all the...
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      1999
      By andrew
      2011-06-22
      Huckleberry Hut on the Bonnington traverse - 8 new routes
      Huckleberry Hut on the Bonnington traverse - 8 new routes
      2011-06-19
      By admin
      We have just published 8 new routes in easy reach of Huckleberry hut, now you have even more reason to take on the Bonnington Traverse next...
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      3077
      By admin
      2011-06-19
      The Warren Miller Film is Ready - that means its almost ski season right?
      The Warren Miller Film is Ready - that means its almost ski season right?
      2011-06-18
      By hipsterandjane
      Pretty sick trailer. Was a little disapointed in last years, will be interesting to see if number 62 turns the corner.
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      1897
      By hipsterandjane
      2011-06-18
      Glen Plake advice - VIDEO
      Glen Plake advice - VIDEO
      2011-06-17
      By skifreak
      A few words of wisdom from skiing legend Glen Plake for all you aspiring videographers out there, he may just be onto something here. Maybe this...
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      2220
      By powder
      2011-06-18
      Ever wanted to ski the pow up at Fairy Meadow hut? Here's your chance.
      Ever wanted to ski the pow up at Fairy Meadow hut? Here's your chance.
      2011-06-16
      By crystaline
      This from alpineclubofcanada dot com. The lottery for the Fairy Meadow hut is closed and there are still plenty of spots available. Check it...
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      2634
      By crystaline
      2011-06-16
      Winter not over - snowing at K-pass (PHOTO)
      Winter not over - snowing at K-pass (PHOTO)
      2011-06-15
      By powder
      This has been the winter of all springs, it just never stops, currently at Kootenay Pass it is snowing and hard. Our trusted man in the Field Ryan...
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      2280
      By powder
      2011-06-15
      What's up with reggae and skiing/'boarding vids?
      What's up with reggae and skiing/'boarding vids?
      2011-06-15
      By andrew
      Here's something for all the knuckle-draggers out there. Donner Pass CA powfest--oldy but goody. Quick question: why do so many ski and...
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      2511
      By andrew
      2011-06-15
      Boulder-White Cloud Wilderness Traverse
      Boulder-White Cloud Wilderness Traverse
      2011-06-15
      By powder
      The largest unprotected area in the lower 48 states sits just south of the Canadian border in Idaho, it is being considered for protection and by...
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      3226
      By powder
      2011-06-15
      No snow? you can still ski     MOVIE
      No snow? you can still ski MOVIE
      2011-06-12
      By
      Sure the snow is going fast but that shouldn't stop you - ski all summer long...
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      2157
      By hipsterandjane
      2011-06-13
      Quick transceiver tip
      Quick transceiver tip
      2011-06-12
      By andrew
      OK, so the season may be over for a couple months here. Quick tip for you--remove the batteries from your transceiver if you don't plan on...
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      1966
      By andrew
      2011-06-12
      Are Europeans more hardcore than North Americans?
      Are Europeans more hardcore than North Americans?
      2011-06-07
      By crystaline
      They've certainly got their cussing down, doot. Check out this vid. If you only have 30 secs, go to 1:42 where the "pilot" goes for...
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      2065
      By crystaline
      2011-06-07
      Spring corn better than powder?
      Spring corn better than powder?
      2011-06-06
      By
      Ok, there was not actually any powder but a good deal of corn snow to be had especially when you are only 7 yrs old and you have never dreamt you...
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      2880
      By
      2011-06-06
      Not totally backcountry--couldn't help myself
      Not totally backcountry--couldn't help myself
      2011-06-03
      By crystaline
      Here's a preview of the new Tanner Hall project: Retallack-The Movie. Props to the branding experts at Retallack for including the lodge name...
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      2016
      By crystaline
      2011-06-03
      Great Divide Ski traverse Completed!
      Great Divide Ski traverse Completed!
      2011-06-02
      By skifreak
      This is one of the worlds great Traverses and it is so arduous it is rarely attempted and even more rarely completed. A recent Calgary Herald...
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      6923
      By skifreak
      2011-06-02
      Avalanche victim a true mountaineer
      Avalanche victim a true mountaineer
      2011-06-02
      By skifreak
      A recent Calgary Herald article on a spring fatality in Alaska: Friends of a Canmore man who died in an avalanche in Alaska remember him as a...
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      2256
      By skifreak
      2011-06-02
      Mt Shuksan's hanging glacier sees first female descent
      Mt Shuksan's hanging glacier sees first female descent
      2011-06-01
      By Zorba
        Molly Baker claims first female descent on Mt. Shuksan's hanging glacier in the northern Cascades. Looks like an intimidating and...
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      2310
      By Zorba
      2011-06-01
      Powder Kayaking - MOVIE
      Powder Kayaking - MOVIE
      2011-05-30
      By admin
      How to make Kayaking even more fun? Ad some drops and bottomless POW...
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      0
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      2226
      By admin
      2011-05-30
      Splitboarding Japan
      Splitboarding Japan
      2011-05-26
      By hipsterandjane
      I lived in Japan for a year and rodes some very cool places.  Nothing like this though.
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      1
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      2217
      By
      2011-05-26
      Kronic o'clock
      Kronic o'clock
      2011-05-24
      By andrew
      Check out this bit of good news for BC 'boarders. Makes sense to me! It's a press release, yes. HOL Publications launches...
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      1
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      3064
      By hipsterandjane
      2011-05-26
      Solitaire episode 4 - MOVIE
      Solitaire episode 4 - MOVIE
      2011-05-23
      By admin
      Enjoy.
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      0
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      2081
      By admin
      2011-05-23
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