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    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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    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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    2304
    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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    2630
    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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    2927
    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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    2141
    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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    2962
    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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    2836
    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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    2361
    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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    3050
    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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    2863
    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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    2011-04-15
    Spring 2011 Traverse Conditions
    Spring 2011 Traverse Conditions
    2011-04-13
    By 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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    2342
    By powder
    2011-04-13
    Chic Chocs Downhil Course -- Ridiculous (in a bad way)
    Chic Chocs Downhil Course -- Ridiculous (in a bad way)
    2011-04-12
    By 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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    5376
    By andrew
    2011-04-12
    Photo Comp -- Tough Judging Job & Thanks to All
    Photo Comp -- Tough Judging Job & Thanks to All
    2011-04-12
    By 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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    2320
    By andrew
    2011-04-12
    'Expose Yourself' Photo Comp 1st Place WINNER
    'Expose Yourself' Photo Comp 1st Place WINNER
    2011-04-11
    By 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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    4487
    By admin
    2011-04-11
    'Expose Yourself' Photo Comp 2nd Place WINNER
    'Expose Yourself' Photo Comp 2nd Place WINNER
    2011-04-11
    By 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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    4641
    By admin
    2011-04-11
    'Expose Yourself' Photo Comp 3rd Place WINNER
    'Expose Yourself' Photo Comp 3rd Place WINNER
    2011-04-11
    By admin
    Congratulations to "shags" for their entry entitled 'Satan's Choice' You have just won yourself a Whitewater Avi training...
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    3665
    By admin
    2011-04-11
    'Expose Yourself' Photo Comp 4th Place WINNER
    'Expose Yourself' Photo Comp 4th Place WINNER
    2011-04-11
    By 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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    3800
    By admin
    2011-04-11
    Photo Comp Short List Announced
    Photo Comp Short List Announced
    2011-04-05
    By 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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    2351
    By admin
    2011-04-05
    Ken Jones Classic - Ski Mountaineering Race
    Ken Jones Classic - Ski Mountaineering Race
    2011-04-02
    By 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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    3725
    By admin
    2011-04-02
    'Expose Yourself' Photo Comp officially closed
    'Expose Yourself' Photo Comp officially closed
    2011-04-02
    By 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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    2294
    By admin
    2011-04-02
    PHOTO COMP- Summit Dreams
    PHOTO COMP- Summit Dreams
    2011-04-01
    By 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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    2292
    By hejmickey
    2011-04-01
    PHOTO COMP- Old Glory
    PHOTO COMP- Old Glory
    2011-03-31
    By 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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    2389
    By ezrider
    2011-03-31
    Photo Comp - Dolomite Traverse
    Photo Comp - Dolomite Traverse
    2011-03-31
    By 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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    2470
    By jski
    2011-03-31
    Slack-country access debate heats up in Colorado...
    Slack-country access debate heats up in Colorado...
    2011-03-29
    By 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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    3105
    By Zorba
    2011-03-29
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