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2022-03-27Grooming has really changed the game for recreational skiing over the years. It might not mean bottomless powder, but shredding fresh corduroy is...replies2views1258
2022-03-29
2022-03-26Black Diamond Athlete Antte Lauhamma's father once told him about a moon in the Lapland wilderness of Finland that would shine so bright you...replies0views1234
2022-03-26
2022-03-21It's not difficult for anyone that's been touring for some time to notice the rapid rise in popularity of the activity. Parking lots are...replies0views1545
2022-03-21
2022-03-20Former Canadian NASCAR crew chief, Cole Pearn, was at the height of a highly successful career as one of the racing industry’s top drivers....replies0views1017
2022-03-20
2022-03-19Check out the live replay from the penultimate stop on the 2022 Freeride World Tour - back in traditional fashion after two years of an alternate...replies0views889
2022-03-19
2022-03-16As a more serious follow-up to our March 14 post (which featured 3 Nelson locals, BTW) you should check out the two thorough and informative...replies0views789
2022-03-16
2022-03-14True North - The best ski touring video ever made. With the Spring season beginning to show it's true colours the beauty and enjoyment of the...replies0views2274
2022-03-14
2022-03-13Timing is everything when it comes to telling a good joke, being a great cook—especially when skiing road trips are concerned. This week the...replies0views1017
2022-03-13
2022-03-12La Liste - everything or nothing; a film by Sherpa Cinemas and Red Bull Media has finally been released! Originally scheduled for Fall of 2020,...replies0views1292
2022-03-12
2022-03-11Jackson Hole Mountain Resort announced that snowboarder Hans Mindnich, skier Piper Kunst, and skier Corey Jackson claimed top prizes at the...replies0views650
2022-03-11
2022-03-10Here's a little something different. Usha, one of the first employees at Arcteryx in Vancouver, is retiring after being with the company for...replies0views827
2022-03-10
2022-03-06The more you push out into bigger, more complex, more exposed or higher consequence terrain in the backcountry, everyone starts to realize at some...replies0views902
2022-03-06
2022-03-05Skins need a refresh after this year? Glue looking tired and clumpy? Check out this quick video from Escape Route on how to quickly reset your...replies0views1436
2022-03-05
2022-03-03Dynafit management take their product testing seriously. Benedikt Böhm is the General Manager (that's German for...replies0views1090
2022-03-03
2022-02-27This year, March 5th and 6th, 2022 mark the annual King & Queen of the mountain at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Full of good vibes, chairlift...replies0views1318
2022-02-27
2022-02-27As one of the most divisive topics related to outdoor recreation in BC., the conversation around tenure and public land use (especially in the...replies0views958
2022-02-27
2022-02-26Buckle up for this one as Faction athletes Sam Anthamatten, Yann Rausis and Simon Charrière thread the needle through some of the...replies0views820
2022-02-26
2022-02-25Situated on the Continental Divide in a col between Mounts Victoria and Lefroy, Abbot Pass Hut was built in 1922 by Swiss mountain guides. They...replies0views1214
2022-02-25
2022-02-24Nikolai Schirmer had a bad crash and resulting number of injuries this early season. So what did he do? He made a great movie about the...replies0views1338
2022-02-24
2022-02-20This weekend’s storm has been a welcome relief for the area. As the days have been getting longer and the snowfall less, trending thoughts...replies0views1075
2022-02-20
2022-02-16Meadow Lodge is one of four backcountry lodges operated by Golden Alpine Holidays (GAH) out of Golden BC. The other three lodges are Vista,...replies0views1183
2022-02-16
2022-02-13Every year we feel the crisp autumn air start to cool down the summer heat, we watch the leaves turn to amber, earthen, and gold and we feel with...replies0views1065
2022-02-13
2022-02-12Its here folks! After a year away the FWT will officially return to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - check out the live broadcast staring at 9:45am...replies0views852
2022-02-122022-02-11Hi, hope you all are doing well.I need some suggestions on tourist destiny in Canada. I have a plan to explore this weekend. please share your ideas .replies1views789
2022-02-11
2022-02-10Here's a full, feature-length film from Nikolai Schirmer featuring his odyssey to the far northern fjords of Norway; more...replies0views1022
2022-02-10