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2020-12-30Do you carry a first aid kit in your touring bag? If not, perhaps it’s something to start thinking about. It’s always good to...replies0views1696
2020-12-30
2020-12-29As of Dec 26th, Ontario entered a lockdown phase which is planned to last for a month. This lockdown was planned due to an increase in covid...replies0views1644
2020-12-29
2020-12-27Things are spicing up out there, and not in a good way. The US avalanche-related fatality count for the 20/21 season has begun. In the days...replies0views1516
2020-12-27
2020-12-25You may already be familiar with the recent increase in demand of backcountry gear and education, but mainstream news is beginning to...replies0views1299
2020-12-25
2020-12-24If you feel like totally avoiding the holidays and either skiing or watching ski movies, this may be a good first step. Complete with the...replies0views1676
2020-12-24
2020-12-23With many a dicey snowpack spotting the North this season, the calculation of risk-taking has surely been highlighted early on. Risk...replies0views1227
2020-12-23
2020-12-22The first ever SCARPA Stands for Guiding Growth - Athlete Mentorship Initiative is launching now! The goal of this program is to connect and...replies0views1201
2020-12-22
2020-12-20We, out here in BC., have developed an idea of what the backcountry skiing experience is like. We get spoiled with higher mountains, longer runs...replies0views1335
2020-12-20
2020-12-19Welcome to Camp Ground. Yeah, we burned 3 metres of snow all the way to the ground. You would think that would make us warm? No. It just kept...replies0views1029
2020-12-19
2020-12-18The current conversation about backcountry safety for newcomers is obviously crucial, but perhaps there are other aspects of backcountry skiing...replies0views1559
2020-12-18
2020-12-17This new conservation site focuses on Piq kiÊ”láwnaÊ” (pronounced “pik-ki-lau-na”) which is situated in the...replies0views1203
2020-12-17
2020-12-13As borders closed last Spring, skier and filmmaker Nikolai Schirmer took the travel restriction as an opportunity to explore the local mountains...replies1views1248
2020-12-14
2020-12-06Acknowledging the deficits in my understanding of weather was the first step. The second, was to listen in to the most recent webinar hosted by...replies1views1323
2020-12-07
2020-12-05John Baldwin and Linda Bily have created a new fun filled photo essay called RUN DEEP: A Celebration of Backcountry Skiing in Deep Snow. At...replies1views1056
2020-12-07
2020-12-04Want a glimpse of what gear the pros are using? Check out the My Setup series by FACTION skis! Each series has great information on which ski...replies1views1385
2020-12-07
2020-12-03Who doesn't need a laugh these days?.....thought so. Check out this compelling little film featuring funny-woman Katie Burrell and local...replies0views2990
2020-12-03
2020-12-02As early as August this year I started hearing whispers of a potential La Niña winter and it seems our dominant weather patterns are...replies0views1171
2020-12-02
2020-12-01If you've been in the market for backcountry gear, you know that there are some issues with supply and demand. The simple explanation is...replies0views1069
2020-12-01
2020-11-29While backcountry gear continues to be snapped up from store shelves, we can definitely expect to see an increase in traffic as we head out to our...replies0views1741
2020-11-29
2020-11-27In the age of expanding backcountry use, is there space for a conversation about etiquette? Some would argue yes, and it is sorely needed. Areas...replies1views1804
2020-12-04
2020-11-26The Black Crows brand aesthetic is a personal favourite—from the design of their skis, to their outerwear, to their irreverent...replies0views1882
2020-11-26
2020-11-25Well, 2020 has been full of surprises and surely none saw this one coming. Back in October, it was announced that legacy magazines Powder,...replies1views1450
2020-11-26
2020-11-24To some, a beard is merely a hairy face. To others, a fashion statement. But there are also those who believe every hair protruding...replies0views1139
2020-11-24
2020-11-22We can confidently say that the results of the recent US election reflect a huge win for the outdoor state. But, if the details surrounding the...replies0views1183
2020-11-22
2020-11-17If you're into photography and you've not already heard about Peak Design, it's time to change that. Peak Design originally...replies0views1130
2020-11-17