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2019-10-18For those who track the weather a bit more aggressively than your average skier, you'll be pleased to discover the 2019-2020 winter outlooks...replies0views1305
2019-10-18
2019-10-17Just when you thought Arc'teryx couldn't do anything cooler, they introduce Arc'teryx trips. These small group trips are available for...replies0views887
2019-10-17
2019-10-16In 2018, Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison completed the first ski descent of the 27,940-foot Lhotse, the fourth-highest mountain in the world. This...replies0views1959
2019-10-16
2019-10-15When I was 12 and skiing with my buddies we loved to rip around our local mountain looking for any little lips or drops we could pop off of. If...replies0views1320
2019-10-15
2019-10-14Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for in this beautiful part of the world. The abundance of backcountry...replies1views1111
2019-11-13
2019-10-13The 2nd Annual Icelantic Women’s Weekend will take place February 27 – March 1, 2020 in Kimberley, BC. The Icelantic Women’s...replies0views1659
2019-10-132019-10-10Hi there, I am Justin. I am looking for some suggestions. I study at Cestar High School, Toronto. As a part of our extracurricular activities,...replies0views827
2019-10-10
2019-10-09The advancement of technology means that the cost to produce unique quality cinematography has dropped from $2000 an hour for a helicopter to...replies0views1426
2019-10-09
2019-10-07La Grave is a community nestled into the Hautes-Alpes in France where big mountain skiing is accessed via a closed, two stage, pulsed...replies0views1525
2019-10-07
2019-10-05The five-stop tour featuring the most exciting freeride venues on the planet is back at Kicking Horse Golden BC - February 6-12 2020 Famous for...replies0views1285
2019-10-05
2019-10-03Are people feeling a little out of shape in the shoulder season or is it just me? There are all kinds of training videos on the web but this one I...replies0views1216
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2019-10-02After massive snowfalls in Southern BC, it's officially just fine to start drooling over the upcoming season. Pre-season is all about fanning...replies1views1686
2023-08-03
2019-10-01Check out this short video of Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Ian McIntosh and their buddy Christina Lustenberger ripping some spring time couloirs on the...replies0views1270
2019-10-01
2019-09-29Sponsored content: As someone who has never taken to the slopes, it could be argued that there are more than a few misconceptions doing the...replies0views1031
2019-09-29
2019-09-27Stone's Throw is DPS's new Cinematic Film by Sweetgrass Productions, featuring Dash Longe, in association with Ski City, Stio, and Tender...replies0views1245
2019-09-27
2019-09-26In terms of "serial" content, I am a big fan of Cody Townsend's "The Fifty," and anything DPS Cinematic and Salomon TV...replies0views1023
2019-09-26
2019-09-25The new Kicking Horse Pass, Day Tripping Guide Book is in stock and for sale in our store here. It is a modern backcountry ski guide for...replies0views1597
2019-09-25
2019-09-24The leaves are changing colour and there's a definite chill in the air. Most of us are a few months away from clicking into skis but this time...replies0views1149
2019-09-24
2019-09-19As fall begins to arrive, the transients are reminded to purchase their season pass before prices go up. Since most locals bought their's last...replies0views1054
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2019-09-18Today offers a little reprieve from what feels like an eternity or rain for western Canada. If you are lucky, I hope you are reading this after a...replies0views1268
2019-09-18
2019-09-17Mt Aurum is a gnarly 2245 meter high peak in New Zealand, Alaska like in its appearance. Sam Smoothy and Fraser McDougall try to answer the the...replies0views1305
2019-09-172019-09-16It's official, snow is returning to the high alpine in Canada. In the last week, I've been snowed on twice, and it looks like...replies0views1048
2019-09-16
2019-09-12Do local folks remember when the OR Tiny House pulled into the Whitewater parking lot and stayed for a month? Zach Giffen and Molly Baker...replies0views822
2019-09-12
2019-09-11Did you feel it? There's a chill in the air. Mornings are crisp, the leaves feature hints of yellow and our thoughts migrate to dreams of...replies0views1451
2019-09-11
2019-09-10The Ultimate Helly Hansen Fall Hiking Kit Giveaway has ended, thanks to everyone who entered and please stay tuned for our next giveaway starting...replies1views13133
2019-10-22