BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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General Talk
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2020-05-12To the dismay of rock touching humans across the country, rock climbing was very much frowned upon during the height of the pandemic. The...replies0views1063
2020-05-12
2020-05-11Most of us have been following the provincial guidelines and have not only put the skis away but have even put skiing out of our minds. With...replies0views1384
2020-05-11
2020-05-07In this video short from Outdoor Research, check out how artist Nikki Frumkin balances chaos, power, and beauty in her watercolor paintings...replies0views878
2020-05-07
2020-05-06Off Piste Official is a film about mountains and friends. It's basically 45 minutes of soul turns and good times. Enjoy!replies0views1218
2020-05-06
2020-05-05Mountains offer a variety of landscapes in which we can play, but it seems the focus is often on going steeper and bigger. A Japanese...replies0views1015
2020-05-05
2020-05-04The giveaway is now closed and we thank you all for entering. The lucky winner is Brian Salopek, congrats!! If this is you please...replies1views17313
2020-06-02
2020-05-04Human impact on the planet is no light topic. When we think of climate change, deforestation, pollution most of us will end up on one side of an...replies0views1371
2020-05-04
2020-05-02It may seem like we are running a Patagonia film festival but we really aren't—they just put out good content. "Becoming Ruby"...replies0views1099
2020-05-02
2020-05-01Need an excellent film about about hatchery fish, sustainable fisheries, and the future of our food supply to capture your attention in the...replies0views1337
2020-05-01
2020-04-29Away From the Wall is a contemporary series from Rock and Ice columnist Owen Clarke. The theme is athletes in isolation during the coronavirus,...replies0views934
2020-04-29
2020-04-28Candide Thovex is a name most ski and snowboard enthusiasts will have heard, and if the name doesn’t ring a bell, surely some of his...replies0views1671
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2020-04-27If you are one of the folks who have been working through this pandemic then you know what today is and for everyone else, today is Monday....replies0views1231
2020-04-27
2020-04-25Living healthy leads to a better quality of life which everyone naturally aspires to but achieving this can be elusive and appear to require a lot...replies2views2445
2022-08-05
2020-04-23Earth day feels like it got a little buried under the dominate news item of the last six-or-so weeks—but there have been some good news...replies0views852
2020-04-23
2020-04-22It's not too often you get to see footage of professional athletes in places as remote as Antarctica. Just our luck that Mammut has...replies0views1026
2020-04-22
2020-04-21I've heard and read a few stories of people returning from the relative isolation of the mountains to the drastic change in lifestyle...replies0views1188
2020-04-21
2020-04-20We are about a month into this thing now and most of us have grown tired on our internet yoga videos and half-hearted attempts at starters for our...replies0views1437
2020-04-20
2020-04-16Last week, we posted about a couple gear companies adapting to create much-needed medical equipment. The good news is that the list just keeps on...replies0views1024
2020-04-16
2020-04-15A short (ish) film by Switchback Entertainment staring endurance athlete Greg Hill. In this film, Hill explores his mission to climb...replies0views1491
2020-04-15
2020-04-14In the age of quarantine, getting (or staying) in shape for climbing may look a little different than it has in the past. With gyms being...replies1views1009
2020-04-15
2020-04-10Reel Rock Film Tour is currently selling their entire collection of movies - about 38 hours of footage - for $132 ($95 USD). 24 climbing...replies0views1247
2020-04-10
2020-04-07I need not describe the issue in detail as I'm sure everyone by now has heard about shortages of masks for medical professionals. Not...replies1views1096
2020-04-15
2020-04-05The Rab Mythic 400 Sleeping Bag Giveaway is now closed, thanks to all of you who entered. The winner is Bryce Tien, if this is you please...replies1views14454
2020-04-21
2020-03-31Never has there been a time better suited for big adventures. Go for it, go far, go fast, take risks. PS. For those who...replies0views1177
2020-03-31
2020-03-30In this short video, Exum Guide Brenton Reagan shows us an Arc'teryx Tip called 'The Houdini Method' which is a quick and...replies0views3542
2020-03-30
