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2011-05-06
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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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powder
2011-05-07
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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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andrew
2011-05-03
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2011-04-28
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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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crystaline
2011-04-28
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2011-04-26
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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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2011-04-26
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2011-04-21
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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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snosnob
2011-04-21
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2011-04-21
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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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admin
2011-04-21
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2011-04-21
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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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admin
2011-04-21
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2011-04-16
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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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admin
2011-04-16
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2011-04-16
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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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admin
2011-04-16
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2011-04-15
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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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2011-04-15
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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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2011-04-13
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powder
Traverse season has started in the mountains of western Canada and the buzz is this is the year to go. Why not get out there and enjoy the...
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powder
2011-04-13
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2011-04-12
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andrew
For any of you who have ever had the pleasure of backcountry skiing in the Chic Choc mountains on Quebec's Gaspe Penninsula, this will likely...
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andrew
2011-04-12
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2011-04-12
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andrew
The Backcountry Skiing Canada team is immensely pleased to be able to announce the winners of the Expose Yourself Photo Comp. Thanks very much...
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andrew
2011-04-12
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2011-04-11
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admin
Congratulations to "Shuley3″ for their entry entitled 'Turns over Peaks'
You have just won yourself a Cat skiing trip with...
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admin
2011-04-11
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2011-04-11
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admin
Congratulations to "Stu M" for their entry entitled 'Asulkan Valley'
You have just won yourself a pair of Black Diamond Justice Skis with...
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admin
2011-04-11
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2011-04-11
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admin
Congratulations to "shags" for their entry entitled 'Satan's Choice'
You have just won yourself a Whitewater Avi training...
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admin
2011-04-11
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2011-04-11
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admin
Congratulations to "Kroy" for their entry entitled 'Qua Peak'
You have just won yourself a Dakine Tactic backcountry touring pack...
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2011-04-11
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2011-04-05
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admin
We have spent the last few days pouring over the 100's of entries to the Backcountry Skiing Canada 'Expose Yourself' Photo...
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admin
2011-04-05
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2011-04-02
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admin
I know this is short notice but if Lake Louise is your backyard then go and check this out:
Lake Louise will be hosting its first annual ski...
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admin
2011-04-02
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2011-04-02
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admin
Thanks to everyone who has entered our first 'expose Yourself' Photo comp. We have received a heap of great entries and we will spend the...
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2011-04-02
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2011-04-01
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hejmickey
Spring had arrived in Revelstoke. A season full of little sun and much snow was, in my mind drawing to an end. I was talking with a friend of mine...
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hejmickey
2011-04-01
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2011-03-31
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ezrider
I first saw Old Glory in January skiing around Red Mountain and new it had to be skied. Come friday I had a solid group of skiers...
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ezrider
2011-03-31
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2011-03-31
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jski
The Dolomite Traverse is a Rockies' classic. It's a beautiful long tour with pretty mild terrain and awesome views on those sunny days. I...
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jski
2011-03-31
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2011-03-29
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Zorba
Original story here: http://travel.usatoday.com/des.....45055632/1
'Sidecountry' ski deaths spur safety debate
By Ason Blevins, The...
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Zorba
2011-03-29
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