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      What works? / what sucks?
      What works? / what sucks?
      2011-05-22
      By admin
      We want to know what you think of this web site and how we can make it better. Simply answer the following six questions and you have a chance to...
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      2123
      By admin
      2011-05-22
      Bears backcountry Skiing? - MOVIE
      Bears backcountry Skiing? - MOVIE
      2011-05-22
      By skifreak
      Of all the hazards we have to watch out for while backcountry skiing, bears are not usually high on the list. Avalanches, tree wells,... you know...
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      2160
      By skifreak
      2011-05-22
      Chris Davenport Summits Everest
      Chris Davenport Summits Everest
      2011-05-20
      By andrew
      Backcountry skier extraordinaire and seemingly good guy Chris Davenport made it to the summit of Mount Everest today. To hear his call, go to:...
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      2761
      By andrew
      2011-05-21
      Create your moment + help the environment
      Create your moment + help the environment
      2011-05-19
      By admin
      Cliff Bar has created a pretty cool site to share your moments with the world and also help the environment. Cliff bar has always been a socially...
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      2128
      By admin
      2011-05-19
      Mount Spokane ski area expansion debate
      Mount Spokane ski area expansion debate
      2011-05-17
      By Zorba
      Interesting debate developing regarding the expansion of Mount Spokane Ski Area near Spokane, WA…from the Spokesman-Review...
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      2566
      By Zorba
      2011-05-17
      It is still Winter in Alaska!
      It is still Winter in Alaska!
      2011-05-16
      By hipsterandjane
      This is some very cool footage of some amazing terrain!  Not sure where Tailgate AK is but I want to go!
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      2037
      By hipsterandjane
      2011-05-16
      Local-ish skier Greg Hill talks about his 2-million foot accomplishment
      Local-ish skier Greg Hill talks about his 2-million foot accomplishment
      2011-05-13
      By crystaline
      Take a look at Greg Hill talk about his recent results. Nice one! http://bcove.me/7glzl565
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      2099
      By crystaline
      2011-05-13
      Gotta luv Tuckerman
      Gotta luv Tuckerman
      2011-05-11
      By crystaline
      A reminder that skiing in the east can be good and challenging. This video, by Zach Ornitz, has sprung up on the blogosphere. It does a good job...
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      2350
      By crystaline
      2011-05-11
      Davenport skis Lhotse Face on Everest
      Davenport skis Lhotse Face on Everest
      2011-05-11
      By Zorba
      Chris Davenport skied the Lhotse Face on Everest while on a guiding trip to climb the world's highest mountain. "If I were to rank it in my...
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      4152
      By Zorba
      2011-05-11
      Things are happening at Shames
      Things are happening at Shames
      2011-05-11
      By andrew
      Just spotted this and I thought I'd share. For a bunch of great routes around Shames, click me. My Mountain Co-op and Shames Mountain sign...
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      2168
      By andrew
      2011-05-11
      Sweet Spring Pics
      Sweet Spring Pics
      2011-05-10
      By hipsterandjane
      Awesome blog and awesome spring touring photos by Andrew Strain.  Check em out here.
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      2282
      By hipsterandjane
      2011-05-10
      Speed climbing the Eiger. Seen this?
      Speed climbing the Eiger. Seen this?
      2011-05-09
      By crystaline
      Sorry...no skis on this man. His accomplishment deserves to be shared. Unreal:
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      2023
      By crystaline
      2011-05-09
      Hang Boarding the new what? - MOVIE
      Hang Boarding the new what? - MOVIE
      2011-05-09
      By
      This has got to be the dumbest thing I have ever seen even if you are a snowboarder... WTF?
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      By crystaline
      2011-05-09
      4th place Photo Comp Winner
      4th place Photo Comp Winner
      2011-05-07
      By admin
      The Fourth place winner of the Backcountry Skiing Canada 'Expose Yourself' Photo Comp was local Nelson boy, Kenneth Roy. He won himself a...
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      2633
      By admin
      2011-05-07
      Why couloirs are not for sledders - MOVIE
      Why couloirs are not for sledders - MOVIE
      2011-05-06
      By skifreak
      These movies are a little unbelievable - they have nothing to do with backcountry skiing but they do illustrate a good point about why you should...
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      2180
      By powder
      2011-05-07
      Urban Skiing - MOVIE
      Urban Skiing - MOVIE
      2011-05-02
      By
      The English are know for Benny Hill, but now the french will be know for this guy - great use of a go-pro cam:
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      2191
      By andrew
      2011-05-03
      micro ski video.
      micro ski video.
      2011-04-28
      By crystaline
      Take a look at this video from filmmaker Tristan Greszko called A Tiny Day in the Jackson Hole Backcountry. How is this toy-like effect acheived?...
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      2515
      By crystaline
      2011-04-28
      The Great Divide Traverse completed
      The Great Divide Traverse completed
      2011-04-26
      By admin
      The Great Divide Traverse from Jasper to Lake Louise was first completed in 1967 by Chic Scott and his team. Since then it has developed a...
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      2796
      By admin
      2011-04-26
      Poached Earth - VIDEO
      Poached Earth - VIDEO
      2011-04-21
      By snosnob
      This has little to do with backcountry skiing but is a humorous take on apres ski for the ski bum in all of us and if you are fan of the planet...
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      2029
      By snosnob
      2011-04-21
      Photo Comp Grand Prize Winner
      Photo Comp Grand Prize Winner
      2011-04-21
      By admin
      The big prize in the 1st annual Backcountry Skiing Canada 'Exposure Yourself' Photo Comp went to Whistler native Vince Shuley, and he...
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      2831
      By admin
      2011-04-21
      2nd place Photo Comp Winner's Killer Prize
      2nd place Photo Comp Winner's Killer Prize
      2011-04-21
      By admin
      The second place winner in the Backcountry Skiing Canada 'Expose Yourself'  Photo Comp was Stu Masterman of Squamish, BC who...
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      2726
      By admin
      2011-04-21
      Big guns = Big Avalanches - MOVIE
      Big guns = Big Avalanches - MOVIE
      2011-04-16
      By admin
      The Russians tend to do things a little different than here in Canada. Sure they use big army artillery, and yes they have nice big mountains to...
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      2247
      By admin
      2011-04-16
      It ain't over 'till the fat lady sings
      It ain't over 'till the fat lady sings
      2011-04-16
      By admin
      Spring time in the kootenays usually involves biking, kids playing and flowers blooming - but this year we will have none of that silliness. It...
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      2867
      By admin
      2011-04-16
      3rd place Photo Comp Winner - Stoked
      3rd place Photo Comp Winner - Stoked
      2011-04-15
      By admin
      The third place winner in the Backcountry Skiing Canada 'Expose Yourself'  Photo Comp was local Nelson boy Jeff Hammerich who...
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      2745
      By admin
      2011-04-15
      Avalanche helmet cam - MOVIE
      Avalanche helmet cam - MOVIE
      2011-04-15
      By
      Some very recent footage of a person caught in an avalanche who was lucky enough to survive. The subject was wearing a BCA Float 30 Airbag and...
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